Beverages: Page 28

  • Hidden Valley Van Leeuwen ranch ice cream
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    Leftovers: Van Leeuwen scoops into Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream; Snoop Dogg brews a premium coffee brand

    The premium dessert maker taps the condiments aisle for its latest savory combination, and Kellogg brings two of its most popular brands together with Apple Jacks Pop-Tarts.

    By Food Dive staff • March 10, 2023
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    Bang Energy’s parent company ousts controversial founder and names interim CEO

    Founder Jack Owoc will no longer run the business, while John DiDonato, currently the chief transformation officer, takes over on a temporary basis.

    By • March 10, 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
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    Why Aloha sees big sustainability potential with its new protein bar

    The brand’s Kona bar is made with Ponova oil, an emulsifier that comes from the beans of the Hawaiian pongamia tree, which helps to repair soil impacted by deforestation.

    By • March 9, 2023
  • Nestlé, bliss, plant based, milk
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    Nestlé brings Natural Bliss creamer brand into plant-based milks

    The product, which contains oats and fava beans, is designed for consumption on its own or in smoothies and cereal.

    By • March 9, 2023
  • A hand cracks open a can of Bud Light Seltzer against a background of colorful bubbles.
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    Bud Light Seltzer clears up misconception about its formula

    With 54% of consumers believing there is beer in hard seltzer, brewer AB InBev has developed a campaign aimed at dispelling those rumors.

    By Sara Karlovitch • March 9, 2023
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    SunnyD expands into RTD cocktails with vodka seltzer

    The alcohol drink, which taps into the orange juice beverage’s existing popularity as a mixer, will be sold at select Walmart stores starting March 11.

    By • March 8, 2023
  • Dunkin coffee RTD bakery series
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    Leftovers: Dunkin’ coffee dips into its bakery treats; Ben & Jerry’s cheers for churros

    The brand’s newest RTD beverages add flavors from favorite items at its restaurants, and Kettle Brand chips get into the air fryer trend.

    By Food Dive staff • March 3, 2023
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    Good Culture partners with Dairy Farmers of America on probiotic milk

    The upstart is expanding beyond its roots in cottage cheese as it aims to tap into growing consumer demand for better-for-you offerings.

    By • March 3, 2023
  • Plant-based section at The Giant Company's store in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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    FDA says plant-based milk labels should indicate nutritional differences

    Dairy groups showed support of the long-awaited draft guidance, while those representing alternative proteins argue that the recommendations are unfair.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Nestlé’s Blue Bottle brews up interest in premium coffee through ultra-rare launch

    The offering is part of the brand’s Exceedingly Rare program from single origin coffees that are often available in small quantities. The current batch came from about 290 pounds of beans. 

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
  • Two pouches of Soylent protein powder and three four different bottles of Soylent beverages sit on a table with a measuring cup and a spoon. A hand touches one of the bottles.
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    Soylent acquired by Starco Brands

    The price paid for the plant-based nutritional beverage and snack brand was not disclosed by either company.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
  • Nestle, hot chocolate
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    Nestlé sells fewer products after raising prices

    The world's largest food company said it's planning further price increases as it hasn't been able to offset the impact of inflation.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Leftovers: Morningstar Farms fries up Chik’n with Pringles; Reese’s aims to tame animal crackers

    Kellogg is harnessing the power of its classic snack for its new plant-based meat offering, and frozen Italian meals brand Michael Angelo’s enters a new category with a line of pasta sauces.

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
  • Three bags of IHOP-branded coffee in Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Signature Blend and Buttery Syrup flavors, against a blue background.
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    Kraft Heinz to launch IHOP coffee in April

    The offering, part of a multi-year agreement with the restaurant chain, will allow the CPG to tap into its current expertise in the beverage category with its Maxwell House brand.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Boston Beer refreshes Truly as hard seltzer enters ‘post-hype era’

    As the peak season approaches for the alcohol offering, the company is rolling out new packaging and clearer messaging to help its brand stand out.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Coca-Cola struggles to integrate $5.6B purchase of BodyArmor

    The purchase of the sports drink, the largest in the company’s history, led to more “disruption in the short-term” than expected, CEO James Quincey said, but he remains optimistic about the brand’s future.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
  • Inside a grocery store, a grocery shopper browses the meat selection where a "low price" sign hangs.
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    Food inflation to remain volatile despite recent improvements, trade group says

    While prices in January increased 11.3% compared to the same month a year earlier, the annual rate was the lowest since April, according to the government — a sign the surge in grocery costs could be moderating.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    No- and low-alcohol category tops $11B in 2022 with growth accelerating, IWSR says

    The data firm said the segment is forecast to post a CAGR topping 7% through 2026, compared to greater than 5% from 2018 to 2022.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Coca-Cola debuts ‘transformation-flavored’ soda in its latest limited-time offering

    Move, part of its Creations platform, doesn’t promote a flavor, such as cherry or vanilla, but rather a mood.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
  • Open cans of Zero Sugar Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream and Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream on a burgundy background
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    Leftovers: Dr Pepper adds strawberries and cream; Social Brew flips into pancakes with a purpose

    The beverage maker brings the fruity flavor to its latest product, and Nyak Cognac debuts two new flavors in collaboration with rapper Trina.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 10, 2023
  • J&J Snack Foods' frozen beverage business, which includes ICEE products, was not affected by ERP conversion issues.
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    J&J Snack Foods to add 3 new distribution centers in bid to simplify network

    The snack maker says the new facilities will boost efficiencies by reducing party logistics locations.

    By Kate Magill • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Inside PepsiCo’s strategy to grow its iconic $21B snacking portfolio

    Parth Raval, the division's chief growth officer, said the CPG giant is exploring different ingredients, packaging formats and flavor offerings to strengthen its dominant presence in the category.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
  • A bottle of D'Usse cognac sits on an old wooden bar next to a gold-rimmed old fashioned glass and cocktail glass, both which have the gold D'Usse cross. A small white box is next to the bottle.
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    Bacardi buys majority of Jay-Z’s cognac brand, ending legal battle

    The entertainer and businessman created D’Ussé with the alcohol maker, but filed a series of lawsuits challenging the company’s valuation of his share.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Danone exploring options, including a sale, for US organic dairy business

    The review includes the Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands, which represent 3% of the company’s global revenues and have been a drag on growth and margins.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Leftovers: Hormel brings chili cheese beer to the Super Bowl party; Dolly Parton adds to her baking line

    The craft lager made in partnership with Modist Brewing Co has a “chip-like” base, spices and cheese powder; and Sara Lee mixes vegetables into white bread.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 27, 2023