Beverages

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    Lavazza launches single-serve coffee pods without packaging

    Tablì brings a first-to-market product to the U.S. and is a key point of the Italian company’s growth strategy in North America.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Celsius under investigation for marketing high-caffeine drinks to minors

    Texas AG Ken Paxton’s review marks his latest crusade against a big CPG firm after previously targeting WK Kellogg, General Mills and Mars.

    By • June 5, 2026
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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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    Leftovers: Popeyes launches at-home biscuits | Tom Holland’s Bero expands into shandies

    The fried chicken chain is making its first entry into the grocery aisle, while Cuervo Tequila cracks into ready-to-drink canned cocktails.

    By Food Dive staff • June 5, 2026
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    How 3 major food and beverage execs view the state of c-stores

    Leaders from brands like PepsiCo and Athletic Brewing discussed growth opportunities and key challenges in convenience retail at the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum.

    By Brett Dworski • June 4, 2026
  • A bottle of AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey.
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    Sazerac enters Tennessee whiskey space with AJ Bond

    The Buffalo Trace owner will release an inaugural spirit for the brand, marking a departure from its recent acquisition blitz.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Nestlé buys rest of ready-to-drink meals brand

    The purchase of the remaining 51% of yfood Labs comes three years after the food giant’s initial investment, and will give Nestlé a bigger presence in healthier, portable offerings.

    By • June 3, 2026
  • Three cans of Bodyarmor fit are pictured outdoors next to a towel.
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    Coca-Cola’s Bodyarmor launches first sparkling sports drink

    Bodyarmor Fit looks to go beyond sports performance and tap into consumers’ daily routines with added electrolytes and caffeine.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    Ahold Delhaize USA’s head of private label talks strategy

    Abby Cook, the grocer’s newly appointed SVP of Own Brands, shares why its store brands continue to outpace the rest of its assortment in sales and volume.

    By Peyton Bigora • June 3, 2026
  • The entry way to the Slane Irish Whiskey Distillery, with barrels on either side.
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    Brown-Forman puts Slane Irish Whiskey distillery production on ice

    The Jack Daniel’s owner is pausing operations at the facility in Slane, Ireland, amid changing consumer preferences and softening demand for whiskey.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    Athletic Brewing opens marketing tap to stand out in crowded summer

    The nonalcoholic beer brand expects to hike its national media spend 120% over the year-ago period to capitalize on events like America250 celebrations.

    By Peter Adams • June 2, 2026
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    Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch launches dippable snacks | Hot Pockets leans into snacking

    The ranch dressing maker is entering the refrigerated aisle for the first time, while Liquid IV takes on the mocktail market.

    By Food Dive staff • May 29, 2026
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    SNAP waivers could lead to $830M sales loss for soda, candy, energy drinks

    By the end of 2026, state-specific restrictions are expected to impact one-third of participants in the government food assistance program, Numerator found.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 29, 2026
  • Four cans of Samuel Adams' special release beer are pictured next to each other.
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    Sam Adams channels Revolutionary Era with America 250 beer

    Boston Beer is going back to the 1770s with brews inspired by the country’s Founding Fathers that use ingredients from the period.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    Svedka’s senior brand director on the vodka’s future-forward marketing

    David Binder talks about the vodka maker’s controversial AI-generated Super Bowl debut and its future plans under Sazerac.

    By Aaron Baar • May 26, 2026
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    How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments

    Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.

    By • May 26, 2026
  • Bush's Baked Beans new limited time offers - Rocket Pop, Apple Pie and Dill Pickle
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    Leftovers: Bush’s bakes apple pie-flavored beans | Slice splashes into dirty soda

    The bean brand is reimagining summer classics, including rocket pop and dill pickle, while Fresca launches an alcoholic soda water for post-workouts.

    By Food Dive staff • May 22, 2026
  • Ben Stiller sits behind a desk on which are three cans of soda.
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    Celebrity beverages are crowding the spotlight

    From the Kardashians to George Clooney, celebrities are lending their star power to help nascent brands stand out in an increasingly competitive industry. 

    By • May 21, 2026
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    PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes rebrand in crowded protein drink space

    The reformulated beverage amps up the protein while cutting artificial colors, sweeteners and flavors, positioning it to stand out among competitors like Coca-Cola's Core Power.

    By • May 15, 2026
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    Canmakers say capacity is tight as beverage industry gears up for big summer

    Ball, Crown and Ardagh are navigating higher input costs and inflationary pressures as brands prepare promotions related to the World Cup and America250 celebrations.

    By Maria Rachal • May 15, 2026
  • Welch’s Probiotic Yogofruits
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    Leftovers: Welch’s debuts biggest ‘function-forward innovation’ | Mother’s sprinkles Nerds on frosted cookies

    A new probiotic-packed yogurt fruit snack looks to answer demand for gut-friendly foods, while Saint James Iced Tea adds its twist to Arnold Palmer.

    By Food Dive staff • May 15, 2026
  • Five cans of Sipmargs are pictured next to each other on a table next to a pool.
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    BuzzBallz owner takes stake in influencer Alix Earle’s cocktail brand Sipmargs

    The deal is Sazerac's second investment in a celebrity-backed brand in two weeks after it purchased equity in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila.

    By • May 14, 2026
  • Three cans of Beyond Immerse are pictured, each can featuring images of fruits including oranges, peaches, lemons and limes.
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    Beyond Meat puts protein drinks at the center of turnaround plan

    CEO Ethan Brown said it’s been acting as a “beverage company in hiding,” with a board of executives from Coke, Boston Beer and more.

    By • May 13, 2026
  • Three cartons of Premier Protein are against a yellow background.
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    Premier Protein moves into soda as protein shake competition heats up

    Bellring Brands is looking for potential untapped growth opportunities to stand out in a crowded nutritional market.

    By • May 12, 2026
  • Small and large bottles of Suja wellness drinks are lined up on a counter and a hand reaches in to grab one.
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    Suja Life taps into sizzling demand for health and wellness with IPO

    The cold-pressed juice pioneer raised nearly $200 million in its offering, which it plans to use to expand production and consider an acquisition, its CEO said.

    By • May 11, 2026
  • Silk milk cartons sit on grocery shelves
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    Danone to close plant-based dairy facility in New Jersey

    The Silk and So Delicious manufacturer said 114 workers will be laid off and production will be reassigned to other U.S. facilities.

    By • May 11, 2026