Is 'milk' the food industry's new four-letter word?

Legislators claim that plant-based products "are unable to match the nutritional makeup of the product they mimic, yet they continue to be marketed as milk."

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 20, 2016

Report: Soda sales fall as sparkling water continues to fizz

Sprite and Fanta are the exception to the sugary beverage's misery, as its unflavored counterpart's sales soared.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 15, 2016

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Mergers and acquisitions

Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

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REBBL is not without a cause: Funders give it $10M

Some argue that tonics are still a niche product and will never have the mass appeal of soda, but others say today’s consumers — especially millennials — are looking for something different. 

By Keith Loria • Dec. 15, 2016

Should soda taxes be based on volume or sugar content?

The question is whether legislators want to drive revenue or enact changes in consumers' levels of sugar consumption.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2016

PepsiCo launching premium water brand to support better-for-you beverage goals

Besides its ingredient list, this brand offers premium packaging that features images from emerging artists. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 12, 2016

Coca-Cola CEO to step down

Company veteran and COO James Quincey will take over for Muhtar Kent next May, and has been groomed to lead the soda giant through an uncertain time for the segment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2016

Coke wants consumers to believe it's not just for fast food

The beverage giant has launched a multi-pronged campaign through social and online media to get its flagship soda also associated with cuisine ranging from ramen to ravioli.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 9, 2016

In 2017, flavor manufacturers want consumers to take the time to taste the flowers

Comax's flavor forecast for next year includes Flower Power, Spice is Nice, Smoke Out and Nostalgia Remix.

By Doug Harris • Dec. 8, 2016

Study: Probiotics decrease marathoners' GI issues

After 12 weeks of prebiotic and probiotic consumption, participants had lower bacterial levels both before a triathalon and six days after the event.

By Doug Harris • Dec. 8, 2016

Beer: The alcoholic drink of choice for US consumers

The grain-fermented beverage continues to be the top choice for all ages' at-home drinking.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2016

Why did Nestle divest another beverage company to Harvest Hill?

Nutrament is yet another brand unloaded to the company, which suggests the chocolate and nutrition giant could be trimming its portfolio to free up cash for future acquisitions or startup investments.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2016

Brown-Forman reports fiscal Q2 sales dip after divestitures, but future remains strong

Premium whiskey and tequila brands continue to be strong growth drivers for the spirits maker.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2016

Glass half full: How Tropicana plans to inspire consumers' mornings

The juice maker partnered with Ashton Kutcher's APlus.com to sponsor positive content to brighten breakfast routines.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2016

Does diet soda actually promote weight gain?

Scientists continue to question whether artificial sweeteners are a benign sugar substitute. 

By Keith Loria • Nov. 29, 2016

Bottled up frustration: SodaStream rejects gag request for eco-centric videos

The campaign, titled "Shame or Glory," advocates that consumers cut down on waste from plastic bottles by using tap water to make sparkling water at home.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 23, 2016

Report: Could energy drinks cause health complications in teens?

These findings may cause health-conscious parents to cut back on purchases for their kids, as they have for soda.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 21, 2016

Can 'superfood' vegetables redeem the juice category?

Incorporating tomatoes, spinach and beetroot can also capture the interest of health-conscious consumers.

By Doug Harris • Nov. 17, 2016

DuPont is entering the biology-based baby formula market

The company is partnering with Inbiose, a Belgian specialty carbohydrate producer, to commercialize HMOs and improve infant formulas.

By Doug Harris • Nov. 10, 2016

SodaStream stock soars on Q3 earnings beat

The sparkling water machine manufacturer is seeing sales of its equipment up, but a steep decline in flavors.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 10, 2016

Why all sorts of beverages are getting back to nature

Fruits, vegetables, fermentation and coffee are making an appearance in popular drinks.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 10, 2016

Location matters: How place is an asset and a challenge for craft brewers

From regionally produced and themed beer varieties to the headaches of city- or state-specific regulations, companies embrace and contend with both on a regular basis.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 10, 2016

Do soda taxes actually work?

Voters in four U.S. cities passed soda taxes Tuesday, but researchers found less than half of Berkeley's tax was passed along to consumers.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 8, 2016

Dean Foods milks earnings report with strongest volume performance in 4 years

Last month, the company's stock spiked amid potential takeover rumors by Hongsheng Beverage, but there were no updates in today's earnings report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 7, 2016

Why coconut water makers are choosing HPP alternatives

Microfiltration is a popular process because it extends shelf life and reduces costs and safety risks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016

Despite Justice Department scrutiny, AB InBev acquires another craft brewery

Soon after becoming the world's largest beer company, the mega-brewer's acquisition of Karbach Brewing Company will be subjected to intense examination.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016