Beverages: Page 26

  • Perfect Bars, Mondelez
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    Leftovers: Mondelēz layers more flavors onto Perfect Bar | Splenda splashes into drink mixes

    The snack brand is debuting Crispy Peanut Butter offerings in chocolate and berry varieties, and Alouette brings its signature brie to the barbecue with a product designed for grilling.

    By Food Dive staff • June 2, 2023
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    Functional non-alcoholic spirits brand Aplós raises $5.5M

    The three-year-old startup said it will use the money to build up its retail distribution as many shoppers increasingly look to curtail or cease consuming alcohol.

    By • June 1, 2023
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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.  

    By Food Dive staff
  • A hand holds a bundle of herbs above a fiery double-decker grill with Meati Steaks and Cutlets with grill marks on the bottom left, asparagus on the bottom right, and a frying pan of stir fry and corn
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    VC funding for food and beverage plunging amid challenging environment, data shows

    During the last four quarters, the amount of money raised and the number of deals have fallen significantly compared to the same period the year before, according to PitchBook.

    By • May 31, 2023
  • A pitcher pours black coffee into a glass of ice sitting on a brown wooden tablecloth with wooden bowls of different items nearby.
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    How Smucker will use liquid coffee to win over Gen Z

    A new Dunkin’ product that makes hot or cold beverages in seconds hits shelves in July. The company says it will unlock its future in the space.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    From hot yoga to coffee and bars: Inside Vita Coco’s push to make its coconut water a household staple

    The brand is targeting new usage occasions and promoting the versatility of its product to consumers as it lays the groundwork for future growth, its founder told Food Dive.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Keeping the fizz in prebiotic sodas

    COMET looks to solve the prebiotic carbonated beverage market’s shelf stability problem and bring cans out of the refrigerated section.

    May 30, 2023
  • beneo, fiber, sugar
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    Beneo launches ingredient to aid in reducing sugar content, boosting fiber

    Beneo-scL85, derived from beet sugar, offers a mild sweet taste, good solubility and natural credentials that can improve taste and texture. It also can assist as a bulking agent.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Nestlé digs in to plant-based offerings even as broader industry stumbles

    Consumer interest in the category is robust enough that the world’s largest food maker needs to have a strong presence, said Mel Cash, the company’s chief marketing and innovation officer.

    By • May 24, 2023
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    Q&A

    How Smucker works toward sustainable coffee and brews new innovation

    In the second part of this Q&A, Coffee General Manager Joe Stanziano talks about the segment’s sustainability challenges and future plans.

    By • May 23, 2023
  • Babe wine, AB Inbev
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    AB InBev to discontinue Babe wine and Hiball energy brands

    The alcohol giant told wholesalers that the decision was made to better focus the company and simplify it for growth by prioritizing its mega brands while supporting “choiceful innovations.”

    By • May 22, 2023
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    Coca-Cola criticized by green group for falling behind on reusable packaging goal

    The beverage giant said in April that 14% of its total beverage volume was served in this material in 2022, a decline from 16% two years earlier.

    By • May 19, 2023
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    Leftovers: Perdue taps into beer can chicken; Kellogg cereals shake into protein powder

    The poultry producer is launching a summer ale with seasonings that evoke the grilled favorite, and Nature Valley serves up savory snack bars in Everything Bagel, White Cheddar and Smoky BBQ flavors.

    By Food Dive staff • May 19, 2023
  • EverGrain, barley
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    From beer to bars: How AB InBev’s EverGrain finds new uses for spent barley

    The startup is working with many of the world’s largest food companies to include its nutrient-rich byproduct, which is already being incorporated into crackers and nutritional supplements.

    By • May 18, 2023
  • A bag of Dunkin' coffee sits on a store shelf next to stacks of Folgers instant coffee jars
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    How Smucker’s coffee brands keep sales and innovation percolating

    Joe Stanziano, who runs the segment, talked to Food Dive about how Folgers, Dunkin’ and Café Bustelo continue to lure generations of consumers in for another cup.

    By • May 17, 2023
  • A blue case of University of Texas co-branded Bud Light against a white backdrop
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    Boycott narrows Bud Light’s lead in the premium beer category

    Sales of the AB InBev-owned brew have fallen and the brand has lost ground to offerings from Molson Coors and Yuengling following its promotion with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

    By • May 16, 2023
  • Tost, Constellation, sparkling water
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    Corona owner Constellation Brands takes minority stake in sparkling brand Töst

    The investment in the nonalcoholic offering will allow the Mexican beer giant to reach a wider variety of drinking occasions and increase its presence in premium products.

    By • May 15, 2023
  • Keurig, dr pepper, iced tea
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    Keurig Dr Pepper turns up the heat on iced coffee with new line of machines

    The K-Iced platform, which allows consumers to switch from hot to cold beverages and control the size of the drink, comes as 73% of Gen Z consumers between 18 and 24 drink iced coffee weekly. 

    By • May 12, 2023
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    Leftovers: Dos Equis leans into low-alcohol trend with new beer; Flipz twists into State Fair pretzels

    The Heineken-owned brand adds to its RTD beverage line ahead of summer, and Folk Revival turns to the trees to upcycle acorns into microwaveable hot cereal cups.

    By Food Dive staff • May 12, 2023
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    Alcohol purchasing trends are changing — here’s what the numbers say

    As consumers increasingly opt for at-home drinking, many are leaning toward experimentation and more sophisticated nonalcoholic options.

    By Sara Karlovitch • May 10, 2023
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    Coca-Cola to build $650M Fairlife plant in New York state

    The 745,000-square-foot dairy facility, which is expected to create up to 250 new jobs, should be operational by the fourth quarter of 2025. 

    By • May 9, 2023
  • Jean-Christophe Flatin, in a navy blue sweater, stands next to Toni Peterson, in a black sweater, with an open office in the background.
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    Oatly to boost its president to CEO

    Jean-Christophe Flatin will take the helm at the Swedish oat milk company on June 1, while current leader Toni Petersson will transition to co-chairperson of the board of directors.

    By • May 9, 2023
  • Molson Coors, Miller High Life, truffles
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    Leftovers: Miller High Life infuses beer into chocolate; Twisted Tea blasts off with a popsicle-inspired drink

    The Molson Coors-owned brand and chocolatier Phillip Ashley mix the brew into Bar Snack Truffles, and allergy-friendly brand Partake brings a campfire treat to s’more consumers.

    By Food Dive staff • May 5, 2023
  • Overhead view of six glasses of fruit juice garnished with fruit and mint and with a straw. Clockwise from top left: kiwi, pineapple, apple, raspberry, peach, strawberry
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    How Better Juice and Louis Dreyfus Company use science to cut sugar in beverages

    The two businesses have developed enzymatic processes that turn natural sugars into beneficial nutrients — and, they say, keep drinks sweet.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Michelle Obama launches healthier food and beverage company aimed at children

    Plezi Nutrition's first drink has 75% less sugar than average leading fruit juices, no added sugar, plus fiber and nutrients. The startup plans to expand into additional products.

    By • May 4, 2023
  • Nestle, nespresso, coffee, paper
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    Nestlé ponders the future of New Jersey instant coffee plant with 227 workers

    A spokesperson with the CPG giant said the facility, which opened in 1948, “is limited based on its age, flexibility and ability to meet growing consumer demand in a cost-effective way.”

    By • May 3, 2023