Nestlé’s Nespresso opening ‘immersive’ coffee boutiques across US

The outlets are tailored to Gen Z and others wanting to learn more about coffee and establish a deeper connection with the premium brand.

Badger Bevs brings NYC bar finesse to cocktail mixers

The recently launched company, which collaborated with top mixologists, aims to improve the quality of at-home cocktails.

Pernod Ricard creates dedicated US whiskey company

The Jameson maker is growing its spirits operations following investments in brands such as Rabbit Hole and Jefferson’s.

Leftovers: Sour Patch Kids, Snapple join forces | Kind bites into ‘palette-provoking’ bars

The gummy and beverage brands unveil a collaborative candy, and Welch’s Fruit Snacks is rolling out its latest innovation in the fruit snack category.

How influencers are changing the way food and beverage companies harness social media

The days of relying on expos and conventions are long gone. Companies are now embracing Instagram and TikTok and working with influencers to stay relevant.

Tyson agrees to sell Georgia poultry complex

The deal with House of Raeford Farms comes after months of cost cutting at the meat and poultry giant, including plant closures and layoffs.

The Weekly Sip: 5-Hour Energy gets saucy | Free AF raises a glass to zero-proof whiskey

In other beverage news, a Michigan-based alcohol brand is entering the RTD space with its take on better-for-you cocktails.

Gen Z heat seekers leading hot sauce boom

A majority of younger consumers count themselves as fans of the spicy condiments, according to a new survey, as food and beverage products embrace the heat.

Tate & Lyle debuts new stevia composition

The global ingredients company is looking to deliver a taste profile closer to sugar and at a cheaper price than other alternative sweeteners.

Ingredients in Focus: Specialty food ingredient market primed to surge

With more consumers seeking healthier food options, niche products are having their moment.

Chobani introduces shelf-stable low-fat dairy milk for a cause

Super Milk, which will not be sold in stores, is being manufactured as a donation to communities facing natural disasters or food insecurity.

Maple Leaf Foods spins off its pork business

The separation will allow the Canadian company to concentrate on its consumer packaged goods while its pork business will operate under a new name and pursue a separate growth strategy.

Nonalcoholic beer maker Athletic boosts coffers with $50M investment

The financing round, which values the brewer at around $800 million, will help fund the fast-growing company’s expansion efforts.

Confection giants find gummy sales anything but soft

The squishy treats provide Hershey, Ferrara and Mars Wrigley with opportunities to boost sales of well-known brands while offering them a nearly unlimited canvas for innovation. 

Oatly ushers in US chief customer officer

Beverage industry veteran Christopher Link plans to drive trial through retail partnerships and further connecting internal teams.

ADM teams with Smucker for regenerative peanut program

In partnership with the National Black Growers Council, the companies aim to make it easier for peanut farmers to improve their soil health and carbon intensity.

Holistic medicine doctor brings better-for-you to ready-to-drink cocktails

Dr. Giulietta Octavio was on a mission to help her patients feel better during the COVID-19 lockdown. She never expected what came afterwards.

FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages

The decision comes after a series of studies with the NIH found the ingredient to have adverse health effects.

An inside look at how Michigan is dealing with bird flu in dairy cows and humans

As another human contracts bird flu, the state’s response may serve as an example for others navigating the challenges of a novel disease outbreak.

3 brands shaking up the cocktail category this summer

Beverage companies are turning to unique new formulations — including one containing a meteorite — for recent product launches.

Tyson Foods scales back its antibiotic-free beef pledge

The meat processing giant said last year it would reintroduce antibiotics into some of its chicken products after removing them in 2017.

Beer giants lifting nonalcoholic space with ‘non-compromising’ launches: Athletic CEO

Just five years ago, top brands were absent from the market. Today, Blue Moon, Guinness, Corona, Heineken and Bud offer no- and low-alcohol versions of their popular brews.

Cultivated meat startup Upside Foods initiates a fresh round of layoffs

The company previously made “selective role eliminations” in February when it paused plans to build a large-scale facility in Chicago.

New product launches a ‘priority’ for McCormick & Co., CEO says

Brendan Foley said innovation contributed to improved volumes during its most recent quarter while noting that the pipeline for products for the rest of the year “remains robust.”

What the Chevron decision might mean for FDA’s nutrition policy agenda

The Supreme Court ruling may lead to a challenge on a host of food-related initiatives from the agency, including FSMA and updated guidance on sodium reduction, writes DSM Strategic Communications founder Sean McBride.