Beverages: Page 9
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Danone accuses Lifeway of allowing its CEO to engage in ‘self-dealing’ and ‘value destruction’
The France-based company, which is offering to buy the kefir producer, plans to file a lawsuit claiming its top executive and board have breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Quinn brings PB&J to pretzels | Diageo dips Baileys into chocolate
The natural foods maker is moving the classic sandwich into the snacks aisle, and the Irish Cream liqueur takes a decadent dive into desserts.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 3, 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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Food experts share ingredient and flavor trends
Insiders bet on the impact of Gen Z disruption and Gen X nostalgia, while umami and spicy flavors continue their reign.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Nonalcoholic brands pour hope into Dry January
Producers such as Heineken, Giesen 0% wines and Free Spirits are promoting their alcohol-free beverages as more consumers moderate their drinking.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Southern Glazer’s sued by FTC for pricing discrimination
The agency's complaint alleges the alcohol distributor has withheld volume discounts to smaller retailers while favoring larger chain stores.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Gen Z cocktail choices driven by experiences, Bacardi finds | Seth Rogen trades smoking for THC sparkling water
The Patron maker found sporting events and restaurants are influencing younger consumers tastes, and the comedy actor’s lifestyle brand debuts a hemp-based seltzer.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Nestlé launches drink that suppresses hunger, promotes GLP-1 production
The Boost pre-meal beverage is the latest offering from the global food giant that taps into the growing popularity of weight loss drugs.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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How Grillo’s Pickles holds onto niche status while nabbing Big Food collabs
A top executive said the company, which recently launched a Bloody Mary mix with The Campbell’s Company’s V8, is maintaining its authenticity by being selective about its partnerships.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Nostalgic Jolt Cola returning to shelves as an energy drink
The beverage, popular in the 1980s and 1990s, is nearly tripling its caffeine content, ditching sugar and adding functional benefits in demand with today’s consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast host debuts hydration drink | Molson Coors doubles down on Banquet
In other beverage news, Suntory takes inspiration from a lemon-lime Tokyo bar cocktail for its latest RTD launch.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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V8 partners on Bloody Mary RTD beverage
The limited-time Spritz, which contains wine instead of vodka, aims to promote the versatility of The Campbell’s Company product and expand it into new usage occasions.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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US to test national milk supply amid bird flu concerns
The federal order allows the USDA to test samples of unpasteurized milk from all farms, transporters and facilities as officials look to contain an expanding outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Coca-Cola lowers ambition with new 2035 packaging sustainability targets
The goals cover packaging design and collection. The move follows an August statement that it was “behind plan” to meet certain 2030 goals.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Nestlé USA names Martin Thompson as CEO
The CPG veteran, who previously ran the food and beverage giant’s U.S. coffee business, will take on the new role starting in 2025.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Miller High Life bottles bar scent | PepsiCo unwraps Gingerbread cola
In other beverage news, Budweiser producer AB InBev is furthering its manufacturing push with a $10 million investment in its Florida brewery.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Stoli vodka owners file for bankruptcy following cyberattack
The company's CEO said that its IT systems have been affected since the ransomware attack earlier this year, which coincided with the seizure of distilleries producing the spirit in Russia.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Cointreau teams up with ‘Caviar Queen’ for holiday cocktail kit
The triple sec maker is aiming to boost attention on social media by capitalizing on Gen Z’s interest in premium experiences.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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The Campbell’s Company names Mick Beekhuizen as CEO
The CPG veteran, who currently oversees the soup giant’s $5.3 billion meals and beverages division, will take over for Mark Clouse on Feb. 1.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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How Campari adapts to market trends to shape holiday experiences
The company’s vice president of marketing for America dishes on an expansive holiday strategy encompassing brands like Aperol and Grand Marnier.
By Sara Karlovitch • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Constellation Brands selling Svedka vodka to Sazerac
The divestiture comes as the Corona brewer focuses on premium wine and spirits while distancing itself from its less expensive offerings that are seeing a decline in consumption.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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TreeHouse Foods buys private label tea business for $205M
The purchase will strengthen its competitive position in the fast-growing beverage category while building its presence in higher-growth, higher-margin businesses.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Lifeway says Danone’s latest offer ‘undervalues’ firm, but board not opposed to a sale
The kefir maker touted its ability to increase shareholder value, noting its recent growth and demand for its products from consumers interested in healthy foods.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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OpinionCalifornia’s food safety overhaul: From label to table
With looming compliance deadlines, companies must prepare now to make sure they’re following the state’s food ingredient and labeling laws.
By Sedina L. Banks and Sherry E. Jackman • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Who is Dr. Marty Makary, Trump’s pick to head the FDA?
The nominee, a surgeon at Johns Hopkins, has criticized the use of pesticides on food and the industry turning against “natural fat.”
By Chris Casey • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Investors urge Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, others to provide transparency on products’ health impact
Over 30 investors and asset managers asked top executives from leading food and beverage companies to annually disclose the “healthiness” of their products.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 21, 2024
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