The 15-year-old brand has become popular with consumers who are lowering their sugar intake while prioritizing recognizable ingredients — all without sacrificing a fizzy mouthfeel.| Food Dive
The new brand offers consumers a clean label option — but it has steep competition from established beverage manufacturers in the segment.| Food Dive
Topo Chico Spirited, the third drink to be introduced since the companies started working together in 2020, will debut in more than 20 markets across the U.S. in 2023.| Food Dive
The company will retain the part of 8th Avenue's portfolio that includes nut butters, fruit and nut products and granola.| Food Dive - Latest News
Celsius also will acquire the beverage giant’s Rockstar Energy drink brand in the U.S. and Canada.| Food Dive - Latest News
The innovation, called Hasecitrus, allows sports drinks and other products to preserve flavors longer while maintaining clean-label formulations.| Food Dive - Latest News
Leanne Cunningham's departure on May 1 comes as the spirits company faces uncertainty around tariffs and changing alcohol consumption habits.| Food Dive - Latest News
The spending comes as the Cheerios maker plans to launch new products across its biggest product categories, tapping into consumer trends like protein and spicy.| Food Dive - Latest News
Companies are restructuring operations or rethinking M&A as they feel the heat from slowing sales and face pressure to transform their ingredient lists.| Food Dive - Latest News
The Oikos maker is reaping the benefits of consumer interest in products rich in protein, probiotics and other nutrients.| Food Dive - Latest News
The energy drink maker is investing in new channels “we haven’t played as big in,” CMO Kyle Watson said.| Food Dive - Latest News
As part of the Oikos maker’s plan to improve performance, the company will reorganize from five geographic segments to three starting in 2026.| Food Dive - Latest News
The beverage maker will end production of its Spiked line after four years, noting it took “substantial resources and time.”| Food Dive
The deal, which includes Rachael Ray Nutrish and Kibbles ‘n Bits, gives the Pebbles cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter producer a prominent presence in a category dominated by Mars, Nestlé and General Mills.| Food Dive
By purchasing the remainder of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, the food maker is building a deeper presence in branded and private label pasta, cereal and nut butter.| Food Dive
The company's unconventional approach has created a nearly $6 billion operation that has a competitive presence in peanut butter, eggs and pet food.| Food Dive
Nicolas Catoggio will assume the position when Jeff Zadoks steps down in January after nearly 14 years at the CPG maker.| Food Dive
The dairy giant, which has spent the past several years expanding its product offerings, said it is being impacted by inflation and that it came to the "tough conclusion" to exit the category.| Food Dive
Chobani Creations will help yogurt expand beyond the morning with flavors such as Mocha Tiramisu and Cherry Cheesecake that are healthier than their traditional counterparts.| Food Dive
Since the dairy product line was launched in 2021, it has amassed 2.1% of the yogurt category, according to Nielsen, as consumers watch what they eat and reduce their intake of the sweetener.| Food Dive
The Jones Soda brand was able to introduce THC-infused beverages in most states through a novel application of a federal loophole, which the company said helps centralize its manufacturing.| Food Dive
Castillo Hermanos will acquire Harvest Hill Beverage Company as it looks to gain a foothold in the U.S.| Food Dive
The sale comes as the CPG giant focuses on its core snacks and frozen meals offerings, including Slim Jim and Healthy Choice.| Food Dive
Brynwood Partners purchases well-known brands that have fallen out of favor with large CPG manufacturers, then boosts marketing and innovation to rejuvenate sales, says CEO Henk Hartong.| Food Dive
The Summer Shandy Beer Brat combines two Wisconsin favorites, and Mingle Mocktails debuts a zero-proof sparkling rosé ahead of summer.| Food Dive
The nonalcoholic beer category leader is focused on educating moderation-minded drinkers about the nutritional benefits of the products, its CEO told Food Dive.| Food Dive
CEO Brendan Foley noted “a tick-up” in activity as RFK Jr. and the Trump administration increase pressure on food manufacturers to improve the healthiness of their offerings.| Food Dive
Prices for ingredients such as black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla are expected to rise as they cannot be commercially grown in the U.S.| Food Dive
The product, the first flavor innovation for the 61-year-old cocoa and hazelnut brand, will reach store shelves next spring.| Food Dive
The Reese's and Kit Kat manufacturer is incorporating things such as peanut butter and wafers into its offerings to meet consumer demand, even if that means reducing its dependence on chocolate.| Food Dive
The divestiture of its Mary Jones brand will allow the company to focus on other categories, such as alcohol and functional beverages.| Food Dive
Slice, Hydrox and Odwalla are back on the market several years after they left, often with modernized changes aimed at attracting new consumers without alienating nostalgic shoppers.| Food Dive
The decision, first reported by Bloomberg, comes after the CPG company walked away from its bid to buy GlaxoSmithKline's consumer unit and activist investor Nelson Peltz took on a stake.| Food Dive
The sale to CVC Capital Partners includes 34 brands that generated more than $2 billion in sales in 2020. It will allow the CPG giant to focus on higher-growth businesses.| Food Dive
The restructuring creates separate divisions for nutrition and ice cream, streamlining the mega-CPG company's operations and potentially making divestments easier.| Food Dive
The independent board affiliated with the ice cream brand filed the initial lawsuit during the summer, arguing the CPG company overstepped its authority by selling its arm in the Middle Eastern country.| Food Dive
The investor, whose group owns a 1.5% stake in the European CPG giant, has a track record of pushing large food companies to split off less profitable divisions.| Food Dive
The food maker has taken the snack into new retail channels and accelerated innovation after it was acquired as part of a $3.35 billion deal with Kraft Heinz.| Food Dive
Sovos Brands is bringing its premium yogurt into the freezer aisle, while Betterland Foods uses Perfect Day's animal-free dairy proteins for a better-for-you chocolate bar.| Food Dive
The Sovos Brands line, made with fresh basil and San Marzano tomatoes, enters the crowded, $6.4 billion category at a time when consumers are watching their spending.| Food Dive
The purchase, the largest in five years for the CPG giant, also will allow the soup and snacks maker to expand its portfolio with brands such as Michael Angelo’s frozen meals and Noosa yogurt.| Food Dive
The food manufacturer is appealing to a large audience with an abundance of the popular nutrient, natural ingredients and no added sugar.| Food Dive
The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which do not directly mimic the taste of alcohol, can satisfy consumers looking for an alternative option in social situations.| Food Dive
The restructuring will leave the Ben & Jerry’s manufacturer with its fastest-growing business units while helping it reduce costs and boost profits.| Food Dive
The deal, which closed Tuesday, broadens the CPG giant’s footprint in premium offerings and complements its core meals and beverage business which includes its namesake soup and V8.| Food Dive
This is the second time this year the Diageo-owned Irish cream liquor has licensed its flavor and name to create an indulgent all-hours and all-ages product.| Food Dive
As dairy-free creamer options continue to grow, the brand is giving Irish coffee fans a alternative to its flagship drink.| Food Dive
A majority of younger consumers count themselves as fans of the spicy condiments, according to a new survey, as food and beverage products embrace the heat.| Food Dive
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.| Food Dive