Beverages: Page 5
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Courtesy of SunnyD
Guatemalan conglomerate buys owner of SunnyD, Juicy Juice
Castillo Hermanos will acquire Harvest Hill Beverage Company as it looks to gain a foothold in the U.S.
By Chris Casey • April 7, 2025 -
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Nestlé brings Maison Perrier sparkling non-alcoholic cocktails to US
The rollout reflects the growing demand for mocktails among consumers wanting to cut back on alcohol without losing the flavor and social aspects.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2025 -
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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.
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Courtesy of Pabst Brewing Company
Pabst debuts light beer for moderation-minded consumers
The beverage is launching a craft-inspired brew to capitalize on the growing demand for products with fewer calories and lower alcohol content.
By Chris Casey • April 4, 2025 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: AriZona brews private-label iced tea for 7-Eleven | Non-dairy milk company Califia Farms enters juice
In other beverage news, a hemp beverage maker is upping the THC content for its new lemonade seltzers.
By Chris Casey • April 3, 2025 -
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Beer, aluminum can imports subject to 25% tariffs
Industry analysts anticipate the new beer and can tariffs will strike a hard blow to Constellation, who imports all of its beer from Mexico.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 3, 2025 -
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Trump unveils sweeping tariffs, sparking further turmoil in food
A 10% duty on imports and reciprocal levies on 60 countries will raise consumer costs and “unintentionally harm iconic American manufacturers,” according to the Consumer Brands Association.
By Philip Neuffer • April 3, 2025 -
Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch debuts a new vodka tea brand called Skimmers
The launch comes as the niche alcohol segment surged 332% in 2024 with consumers turning away from beer in favor of alternative ready-to-drink offerings.
By Christopher Doering • April 2, 2025 -
Courtesy of Red Tree Beverages
How Coca-Cola is using Minute Maid to push into alcohol
The soda giant’s Red Tree Beverages subsidiary is making a bet that its vodka lemonade can help it gain a stronger foothold in booze.
By Chris Casey • April 2, 2025 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
PepsiCo names new US beverages CMO amid soda category disruption
Mark Kirkham, a 14-year company veteran, is taking over the role long held by Greg Lyons as PepsiCo ramps up a focus on better-for-you offerings.
By Peter Adams • April 1, 2025 -
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Anheuser-Busch to cease production at New Hampshire craft brewery
The beer giant will shift operations to another facility in North Carolina, where it is investing $1 million.
By Chris Casey • April 1, 2025 -
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How the health and wellness boom is fueling Hain Celestial’s transformation
CEO Wendy Davidson said the Sleepytime Tea maker needed to first stabilize its business and boost innovation before it could tap into movements such as GLP-1 use.
By Christopher Doering • March 31, 2025 -
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Coca-Cola’s plastic will surpass 9 billion pounds by end of decade: report
The beverage giant, which recently pared back some packaging goals, is facing criticism from green groups concerned about its environmental commitments.
By Chris Casey • March 28, 2025 -
Courtesy of Jim Beam
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Suntory takes Jim Beam to the tropics | Molson Coors shakes up fizz-free refreshers
In other beverage news, Hint brings electrolytes into sparkling water to fulfill the growing demand for hydration.
By Chris Casey • March 27, 2025 -
Courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company
Coke refreshes ‘Share a Coke’ to reach Gen Z with digital experiences
The effort includes a QR code-powered digital hub and a digital experience that can help consumers create and share videos.
By Chris Kelly • March 27, 2025 -
Courtesy of Athletic Brewing
Why nonalcoholic brews are driving beer innovation
Big companies are going all in on zero-proof drinks in order to expand the category, according to the World Brewing Alliance’s CEO.
By Chris Casey • March 27, 2025 -
Courtesy of Plezi Nutrition
Michelle Obama’s Plezi Nutrition introduces healthier sports drink
The company is partnering with NBA star Stephen Curry on the beverage, which has less sugar and sodium as well as more potassium compared to Gatorade.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2025 -
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Constellation Brands beer executive exits amid tariff uncertainty
Bill Renspie’s departure after more than two decades comes as the Corona brewer faces pressure following a tax on Mexican imports levied by the White House.
By Chris Casey • March 24, 2025 -
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Chobani makes biggest plant investment in its history by spending $500M to expand Idaho facility
The expansion is expected to add 500,000 square feet of space and create at least 160 new jobs to the establishment making yogurt, oatmilk and coffee creamers.
By Christopher Doering • March 20, 2025 -
Courtesy of Jones Soda
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Jones Soda pops into zero-sugar cola | Vita Coco sweetens its coconut drinks lineup
In other beverage news, a new brand plans to brew traditional Japanese sake in the U.S.
By Chris Casey • March 20, 2025 -
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Escalating trade war heightens risks for alcohol industry
Tariffs and retaliatory backlash not only limit the market for U.S. spirits producers abroad, but also present challenges to companies whose portfolios depend on imported brews.
By Chris Casey • March 19, 2025 -
Courtesy of Poppi
PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2B
The deal boosts the food and beverage company's health-focused portfolio as consumers demand more better-for-you options.
By Chris Casey • March 17, 2025 -
Courtesy of Red Tree Beverages
Coca-Cola cracks open Minute Maid vodka cocktails
The beverage giant's alcohol subsidiary is leaning into the rapid growth of spirits-infused canned drinks.
By Chris Casey • March 17, 2025 -
Courtesy of BeatBox
Shaq invests in RTD cocktail brand BeatBox Beverages
The NBA star collaborated on a new flavor from the maker of extremely alcoholic fruit punches and lemonades.
By Chris Casey • March 14, 2025 -
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Food manufacturers seek tariff exemptions from White House for some imports
The Consumer Brands Association, which represents PepsiCo, Conagra and Mondelēz, said ingredients such as cocoa, coffee and certain spices aren’t produced in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2025 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Capri Sun lights up for lunar eclipse | Hostess shakes into protein drinks
In other beverage news, Lightstrike hard refreshers aim to bridge the gap between alcohol and hydration.
By Chris Casey • March 13, 2025
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