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ColumnLeftovers: Ben & Jerry's makes edible cookie dough snackable; Kellogg's Kashi marries up nostalgia with nutrition
The Unilever brand puts its popular ice cream mix-ins into refrigerated pouches, and Jones Soda chills out with its latest Icee-inspired flavors.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 18, 2022 -
Courtesy of Hostess Brands
Hostess gives Donettes doughnuts a jolt with addition of caffeine
The sweet snack, which is three times bigger than the average mini Donettes, contains nearly the same amount of the stimulant as one cup of coffee.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 18, 2022 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Nestlé
Nestlé's Outshine expands from frozen fruit bars to shelf-stable smoothie pouches
The third-highest-selling frozen novelty, with an estimated $480 million in annual sales, has thrived with consumers because of its single-serve delivery and better-for-you mantra.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 16, 2022 -
Courtesy of J.M. Smucker Co.
Inside Folgers' plan to swap its fusty reputation for punk-rock rebelliousness
A new ad campaign is drawing out the unsung New Orleans roots for the J.M. Smucker coffee brand and focusing on a craft story millennials care about.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 15, 2022 -
Courtesy of Endless West
Molecular spirit maker Endless West raises $60M for tech scale-up
The funding will go toward expanding the company's Blank Collective B2B manufacturing platform in the U.S. and overseas, while increasing production up to 20-fold.
By Samantha Oller • Feb. 11, 2022 -
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Beer industry scrutinized by Treasury Department following wave of consolidation
In a new report, the department said the DOJ and FTC should examine the way they review mergers in the sector while paying "particular skepticism to claims of efficiencies" in assessing future deals.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 10, 2022 -
Permission granted by Boston Beer
Alcohol makers look to Finland's national drink in search of the next hard seltzer
Long drink, born at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, has only been in the U.S. for a few years but it is attracting the attention of companies eager to offer American consumers more variety.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 9, 2022 -
Courtesy of Orgain
Nestlé to buy majority stake in protein powder maker Orgain
The deal accelerates the CPG giant's push to grow its health and wellness business while selling parts of its slower-growing food and beverage division.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 3, 2022 -
Courtesy of Waterdrop
'Microdrink' maker Waterdrop raises $70M
The Austrian company, whose flavor cubes are designed to dissolve in tap water, also launched a "smart cap" that purifies with UVC light.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 2, 2022 -
Courtesy of Olipop
Functional soda Olipop raises $30M with notable investors, including former PepsiCo CEO
The three-year-old company, which plans to use the money to develop new products and hire employees, said the celebrity-packed funding round values it at $200 million.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Starbucks
PepsiCo launches energy drink Baya with Starbucks
The beverage, which has vitamin C as well as caffeine found in coffee fruit, is the latest offering under a partnership that generates $2.8 billion in annual sales.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Anheuser Busch
Anheuser-Busch debuts zero-carb Bud Light Next
Developed over 10 years, the lager is targeting younger adult drinkers by offering the low calories and clean taste of a seltzer.
By Samantha Oller • Jan. 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Molson Coors
Coca-Cola, Molson Coors to partner on Simply Spiked Lemonade
The RTD alcoholic beverage, which is set to hit shelves this summer, is the second drink to be developed by the two companies, following the launch of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in 2021.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 25, 2022 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
ColumnLeftovers: Lay's fries up potatoes grown in NFL stadium dirt; Opopop creates an interactive popcorn experience
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay offers football fans a new way to consume their favorite team, and New Belgium and Imperfect Foods give blemished oranges a second chance in IPA.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 21, 2022 -
Permission granted by Mondelez International
More U.S. consumers want snacks with a 'broader consciousness,' Mondelēz finds
The company found between 75% and 78% of people surveyed say low-waste packaging, fair labor practices, animal welfare and environmental concerns impact their food choices.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2022 -
Permission granted by Madhouse
From sweet corn to candy canes, vinegar aims to shed its sour reputation
The ingredient is gaining popularity as consumers flock to new flavors and its natural halo, and increasingly prepare meals at home during the pandemic.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 20, 2022 -
Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch updates logo to match forward-looking brand purpose
The refreshed "A&Eagle" logo highlights the beverage giant's consumer-centric marketing strategy and a renewed focus on innovation and sustainability.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
ColumnLeftovers: Dolly Parton adds dazzle to Jeni's; Campbell supersizes Goldfish crackers
The premium ice cream brand is relaunching the country star's Strawberry Pretzel Pie variety, while Bolthouse Farms gives its juice, smoothie and shots lineup an immunity boost.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 14, 2022 -
Courtesy of Nestlé
Nestlé cuts sugar, adopts more sustainable packaging for Carnation Breakfast Essentials
The nutrient-rich beverage aimed at kids and teens is now available in Tetra Pak cartons made with responsibly sourced paper.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Monster Energy enters alcohol with $330M purchase of Canarchy Craft Brewery
The decision to jump into beer and hard seltzer comes as nonalcoholic beverage companies aim to cover more drinking occasions and spur growth.
By Christopher Doering • Updated Jan. 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani expands fast-growing creamer business with new plant-based offering
The creamers — made from coconut, sunflower and pea protein — complement its other two products in the category made from cream and oats. Sales have grown 120% during the past year.
By Christopher Doering • Updated Jan. 11, 2022 -
Permission granted by Hain Celestial
Deep DiveCPGs grapple with a murky 2022 outlook as inflation, supply chain weigh on operations
Uncertainty over the severity and permanence of these and other challenges is making it hard for CEOs to determine whether they should make moves such as price increases.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of AB InBev
More consumers try Dry January, but most eschew nonalcoholic options: survey
Nearly half of participants told Morning Consult they still plan to drink some booze this month, despite having even more alcohol-free options from which to choose.
By Samantha Oller • Jan. 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo, Eastside Distilling
ColumnLeftovers: PepsiCo brings potato chips to booze; Truly mixes up its seltzer lineup with margaritas
The snack and beverage giant partners with Eastside Distilling to add Lay's potato flavor to vodka, while Doritos Cool Ranch turns up the heat.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 7, 2022 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola.
Coca-Cola and Constellation Brands launch Fresca cocktails
The pre-mixed drinks, which contain real spirits and zero sugar, are available in two varieties: Vodka Spritz and Tequila Paloma.
By Christopher Doering • Updated Sept. 8, 2022
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