PepsiCo to Acquire Poppi in $1.95B Deal
PepsiCo announced this morning it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Poppi for $1.95 billion, officially bringing the CSD giant into the next gen functional soda set.
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Expo West 2025 Video: Smolyansky Introduces New Kefir Competitor Pure Culture
In this video, filmed at the brand’s booth in Hall A, Edward Smolyansky discusses his ambitions to create a better and more functional product than the competing brands, why packaging size is important in the kefir set, and why he wants to be known as the “Kefir King of America.”
Report: Pepsi Closing In on Poppi Acquisition
PepsiCo is close to acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi in a deal valued at over $1.5 billion, according to a report published in Bloomberg this morning, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
Taste Radio: Did Expo West Actually Deliver? It Depends On Who You Ask.
We're not exactly at odds, but there's definitely some healthy debate among the hosts around how to assess Expo West 2025. And it turns out, we're not alone. The biggest question on everyone's mind: how do we truly evaluate innovation, and what does it mean for the future of the food and beverage industry in the near term?
New Products: Equator Coffees Does Multi-Serve, Red Bull Celebrates Spring
In this week’s new products gallery, Equator Coffee unveils its first multi-serve offerings, Red Bull launches its first U.S. Spring Edition and Hoplark pays homage to one of its community members.
Expo West Gallery: Humm Doubles-Down, Pop & Bottle Doubles Up
We highlight more new products spotted at Expo West, including a pair of kombucha innovations from Humm, new flavored sparkling waters from Not Beer and Pop & Bottle's 2x strength cold brew.
Hemp Industry Responds To California ‘Readopting’ Emergency Ban
Hemp industry stakeholders respond to the announcement that California has extended its ban of intoxicating hemp products for another three months.
Distribution Roundup: Wana Brands Goes Nationwide in Total Wine
Canopy USA-owned THC products line Wana Brands is now available nationwide in Total Wine & More stores with three flavors of its hemp-based, non-alcoholic drinks; The Ryl Company has joined up with 7-Eleven to add 500 new locations in the New York Metro area, New York State and the brand’s backyard New Jersey.
Expo West: Jumex U.S. Chief Talks Odwalla Revival
In this interview from Expo West 2025, Carlos Madrazo, country manager for Jumex’s growing U.S. division, explains how Odwalla reflects the parent company’s ambitions to develop and expand beyond its core business in nectars.
Expo West Gallery: Drink Your Phytonutrients, Pop Your Protein
Expo West was a showcase for new functional beverages, from phytonutrient-enhanced water Daily Serve to Daytrip's yerba mate energy tea, but also for some eye-catching designs from Atomico and BrightLeaf.
Diageo Accelerator Distill Ventures To Cease Investments
Diageo will cease bringing new brands into its Distill Ventures accelerator program for startup drink entrepreneurs, a Diageo spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.
Westrock: Arkansas Facility Opening Raises Outlook in Latest Earnings Report
With its Conway, Arkansas production facility now fully operational, Westrock Coffee Company is projecting significant growth this year, according to the company’s latest earnings report this week.
American Whiskey Slapped With EU Tariffs; Second Wave Threatens Broader Beverage Exports
American whiskey producers are once again swept up in a trade dispute that has unfurled pricey tariffs on their exports to Europe.
Kate Farms Grows Mainstream Reach with Target Debut
The medical-grade meal replacement brand announced today the launch of a new line of plant-based Kids Nutrition drinks into 302 Target locations across the country, as well as online at Target.com, marking a major expansion outside of the medical channel and into mainstream retail.