Lukas Southard

Lukas Southard

Senior Reporter, BevNET & NOSH

Lukas Southard is a Reporter covering the food and beverage industries across BevNET and NOSH.

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Can Beanless Coffee Solve The Industry’s Sustainability Problems?

A new generation of coffee alternative brands are pitching themselves as the solution to coffee's sustainability problems. Food tech operations say their processes and products use less land, less water and have a lower carbon footprint but still produces a cup that looks, smells and tastes like the real thing.

Report: FDA’s Human Foods Program Lacks Vision, Leadership

A Reagan-Udall Foundation report released Tuesday said that the FDA’s Human Foods Program “requires adequate resources, sufficient authority, and a structure and culture that breeds success” to accomplish its goal of creating a safer food system.

Emmi Group Merging Specialty Dairy Businesses Into Darey Brands

Swiss-based Emmi Group is consolidating its Redwood Hill Farm and Jackson-Mitchell dairy producers under a new subsidiary called Darey Brands, formalizes the partnership that the two companies have had in place for the last five years.

Winn-Dixie Owner Southeastern Grocers Exploring Sale

The Florida-based operator of the Winn-Dixie and Harvey’s supermarkets, is reportedly exploring a sale and is in talks with prospective buyers, furthering concerns of more consolidation in the grocery channel.

Monster: Price Increases In Q3 Temper Costs

Monster Beverage Company reported 15.2% year-over-year sales growth in its Q3 earnings, even as increased expenses and cost of goods continue to drag on margins despite a 6% price increase in September.

Report: Consumers, Categories Growing for Non-Alc Brands

A new report by spirit accelerator Distill Ventures highlighted non-alcoholic beverages and spirits evolution into a fast-moving segment with products ranging across different use occasions and need states.