Leftovers: Blue Moon takes on bagels; Fresh Cravings debuts Tajín, pickle hummus flavors

Molson Coors’ beer brand partners with viral brand PopUp Bagels, and Momo Kombucha unveils a hoppy new offering in time for Dry January.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 1, 2023

Kraft Heinz’s incoming North American president dishes on innovation, M&A

Pedro Navio, who takes over from soon-to-be CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera, also discussed with Food Dive the biggest challenges and opportunities facing his business.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 30, 2023

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Plant-Based Dairy is Maturing, Booming and Full of Opportunities

As numerous plant-based dairy alternatives continue to enter the market and prices fluctuate, consumer interest is creating a dynamic shift in the consumption of dairy and alternatives.

By Food Dive staff

Anheuser-Busch spends $13M to upgrade Georgia brewery

The investment in its Cartersville location will increase the production of its craft offerings and beyond beer portfolio, which includes hard seltzers and canned cocktails.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2023

FTC crackdown could change influencer marketing for food and beverages

Warnings from the antitrust division over aspartame have the potential to make social media campaigns more cautious in how they communicate.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 27, 2023

Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch doubles down on flavor | My Mochi debuts pickle variety

The Clorox-owned salad dressing brand is adding more spices and herbs in a special X-shaped bottle, and Ojoy unveils a low-alcohol alternative to champagne ahead of the holiday season.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 22, 2023

Danone’s Horizon Organic suspends use of milk from Texas farm at center of PETA report

The animal rights group released images showing animal suffering and deaths at the operation near Dallas. It urged the USDA to open an investigation.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 21, 2023

Why a Pabst, Diageo veteran and a Grammy-winning band teamed up on hard kombucha

Mate Maker, which is establishing its beverage in California before expanding it nationally, said the product should resonate with consumers willing to try different alcoholic offerings.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 20, 2023

Brown-Forman sells chardonnay maker to Duckhorn for $400M

The luxury wine company said its purchase of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards brings a leading brand in the growing chardonnay category to its portfolio.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 20, 2023

Camel milk grows in popularity as functional ingredients surge in demand

While plant-based options have taken over the dairy aisle in recent years, camel milk may be getting attention from more consumers.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 16, 2023

AB InBev US chief marketing officer to resign as Bud Light woes continue

The alcohol giant’s U.S. chief commercial officer will take over marketing for the beer brand in 2024 as it continues to feel the effects of a boycott.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 16, 2023

Phreshly’s RTD cocktails target consumers tired of hard seltzers

The brand, which was off the market for more than a year after its 2022 launch, is back with two bourbon and rum-based offerings for adults looking for more mature products.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 15, 2023

PepsiCo sets goals to lower sodium, incorporate more diverse ingredients

The Doritos manufacturer is in “a constant cycle of innovation to reimagine” foods so they are better for consumers without compromising on taste, a top executive said.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2023

Beyond pumpkin spice: Innovative flavors to spice up your fall beverage offerings

Fall beverage trends rely on new twists on comforting autumnal favorites like the ones explored in this article.

Nov. 13, 2023

Nestlé invests, partners with food-delivery startup Wonder Group

The investment, reportedly at $100 million, will allow the Stouffer's and Sweet Earth manufacturer to capitalize on the strong recovery in the foodservice channel.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2023

PepsiCo CFO Hugh Johnston leaving for Disney

The finance veteran will be replaced by James Caulfield, who has worked at the company for more than 30 years and has been “instrumental” in growing and transforming its business.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 6, 2023

Leftovers: DiGiorno brings pizza to Thanksgiving | Pringles unveils caviar collaboration

The Nestlé-owned brand is launching a limited-edition pie ahead of Turkey Day, and Stok is bringing cold brew into winter with a peppermint mocha flavor.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 3, 2023

Kraft Heinz names Pedro Navio president of North American operations

The CPG veteran will take over the position from Carlos Abrams-Rivera, who was recently named incoming CEO at the Lunchables and Velveeta cheese manufacturer.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 2, 2023

PepsiCo’s Doritos brand creates technology to ‘silence’ its crunch

The software, aimed at gamers annoyed by the sound from other players, used artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze more than 5,000 crunches.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 2, 2023

Ocean Spray debuts zero sugar varieties as juice category fractures

With many consumers abandoning sugary fruit beverages for healthier alternatives, leading brands are working to win them back by cutting out sugar.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 1, 2023

Bud Light boycott weighing on AB InBev but beer giant sees signs of optimism

CEO Michel Doukeris told analysts that over 40% of lapsed consumers of the brand said they are now more open to drinking it again.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 1, 2023

Leftovers: AriZona chills out with ice pops | Tillamook celebrates holidays with new flavors

The tea brand is entering the freezer aisle for the first time with three flavors, and J&J Snack Foods is bringing a pub classic to retail with Bavarian Soft Pretzel Sticks.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 27, 2023

Keurig Dr Pepper enters sports hydration with Electrolit partnership

The deal brings the soda, water and coffee giant into the fast-growing $11 billion category that it called “a key white space” for the company.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 26, 2023

Nestlé expands Coffee mate creamer into fast-growing iced coffee

The product, which is available in French vanilla and caramel, is the first major innovation for the brand since its inception more than 60 years ago.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 26, 2023

Keurig Dr Pepper to invest $100M in South Carolina coffee facility

The project, which is expected to be completed by 2027, will help the beverage giant expand its coffee roasting and manufacturing capabilities.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2023

How Gen Z’s ‘promiscuous’ relationship to beverages is changing the industry

As alcohol moderation rises, a desire for drinks to fit a multitude of occasions drive the generation’s purchases, according to experts.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 18, 2023