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DPS to Acquire Bai Brands LLC for $1.7 billion

Founder Ben Weiss will continue to lead brand
November 22, 2016
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS), Plano, Texas, has reached an agreement to acquire Bai Brands LLC, Princeton, N.J., and its complete portfolio of high-growth premium antioxidant-infused beverages. The cash purchase price of $1.7 billion includes a tax benefit of approximately $400 million on a net present-value basis and will be financed through new unsecured notes and short-term commercial paper, the company says.
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PepsiCo announces definitive agreement to acquire KeVita

Acquisition expands PepsiCo’s health-and-wellness offerings
November 22, 2016

Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oxnard, Calif.-based KeVita, a producer of fermented probiotic and kombucha beverages.


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Dietary Guidelines, Label Highlight Added Sugars

Beverage companies using natural sweeteners prior to regulations
November 18, 2016

With the release of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans earlier this year followed by the US Food and Drug Administration’s new Nutrition Facts label, many changes are in store for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Among those changes, mainstream media has given its share of attention to one ingredient category: sugar.


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Curaloe Aloe Vera Juice

Made with 98% pure aloe vera juice, Curaloe boasts several health benefits
November 18, 2016
Adding to its portfolio of aloe vera-based consumer packaged goods, Rilassati LLC launched Curaloe, a pure aloe vera juice.
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R.W. Knudsen Family Sparkling Glogg

New beverage flavor inspired by a traditional seasonal Scandinavian beverage
November 17, 2016
R.W. Knudsen Family® launched a new flavor in its celebratory beverage portfolio, Sparkling Glogg. Sparkling Glogg is a flavor inspired by a traditional seasonal Scandinavian beverage.
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Doehler: Natural Beverage Solutions

Doehler uses BrauBeviale 2016 to showcase integrated solutions for healthy, multi-sensory experiences
November 15, 2016
More natural, healthier and more extraordinary in taste. This best describes the innovation concepts Doehler presented at this year’s BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Growth in the Dairy Alternative Market

The dairy alternative market is competitive with top players acquiring other small players to increase market presence
November 14, 2016
Dairy alternative based food and beverages are increasingly being consumed by lactose intolerant and vegan individuals.
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Wolfgang Puck Coffee Barista Select

The Barista Select line features eight flavors
November 11, 2016
Competitively priced and Kosher certified, these convenient and cholesterol-free powders make an addition to coffee with the push of a button.
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City Lights Brewing Names New Leadership

Dr. David Ryder to join City Lights Brewing Company as chief innovation officer
November 9, 2016
Dr. David Ryder, an accomplished brewer, will join City Lights Brewing Company in the newly created position of "Chief Innovation Officer."
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Nitro Cold Brew at Starbucks Canada

Nitro Cold Brew is Starbucks newest take on its signature Cold Brew, infused with nitrogen for a smooth, creamy texture
November 8, 2016
Nitro Cold Brew is cold right out of the tap so it is served without ice and as with Cold Brew, it's served unsweetened to highlight the flavor.
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