Department: Beverage

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The Extended Food Problem Facing Low-Income Shoppers & Their Retailers

While this morning’s MNB FaceTime focuses on the positive steps that the food industry took to address the needs of their customers who depend, in normal times, on SNAP benefits, the New York Times looks at the degree to which many retailers are concerned about their own financial situations;  after all, if SNAP recipients are […]
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Consumers Tighten Food Budgets: Who Will Win the “Share of Stomach” Battle This Holiday Season?

  As 2025 winds toward the holiday season, U.S. consumers are rethinking every dollar they spend on food. With grocery prices up 3.8% year-over-year, restaurant menu inflation hovering near 5.4%, and C-store traffic surging but check averages flat, the competition for the consumer’s “Share of Stomach” has never been fiercer according to Steven Johnson Grocerant […]
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Radnor Hills extends its portfolio and launches a new soft drink

Soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has unveiled a new carbonated soft drink as it continues its expansion. Radnor Spring offers four refreshing and fruity flavours of sparkling spring water with added B vitamins – and all low calorie. Flavours include: Black Cherry & Blackcurrant, Mango… This story continues at Radnor Hills extends its portfolio and […]
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Beverage Brand Asarasi Wins Wakefern 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit

Healthy beverage brand Asarasi won Wakefern’s 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit, which was held November 3 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. Following a day of presentations and product demonstrations by eight innovative local suppliers, Asarasi wowed a panel of Wakefern leaders with its organic Sparkling Tree Water and Nekter Pop Probiotic Soda, […]
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Spar energy drink Blue Bear launched in new 4-pack format

Spar UK is driving further growth in its Blue Bear energy drink range with the launch of a new 4-pack format, now available in participating Spar stores across the UK. The introduction of the Blue Bear 4-pack (4 x 250 ml, RSP £2.50) represents the… This story continues at Spar energy drink Blue Bear launched […]
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Target Lowers Prices on 3,000 Essential Products, Boosts Food Bank Contributions

With many SNAP recipients still in limbo, low-income consumers are definitely feeling the squeeze, so Target will cut prices this month on 3,000 food, beverage and essential items, including pantry staples, baby items and household goods. The retailer also is making a $500,000 donation to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief organization in the […]
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Packaging Power: How Innovation in Foodservice Packaging Drives Excitement, Sales, and Takeout Experiences

  Regular readers of this blog know that packaging is no longer just a container — it’s a conversation, a marketing message, and a consumer experience all in one. In today’s marketplace, packaging is driving incremental sales in the grocerant niche of Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food that is portable, visually appealing, and sustainable. […]
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A Culture of Innovation with PepsiCo’s Mike Del Pozzo

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mike Del Pozzo, CEO of PepsiCo North America Commercial & Customer at PepsiCo, food & beverage manufacturer of iconic brands like Pepsi, Frito Lay, Mtn Dew, Gatorade, Quaker Oats & Doritos. Find Mike on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-del-pozzo/Find PepsiCo on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pepsico/Find PepsiCo online at: https://www.pepsico.com/ […]
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Starbucks Barista Union Authorizes Strikes Starting on Red Cup Day

[Editor’s note: this story has been updated to include comments from Starbucks.] The Starbucks Workers United union has authorized unfair labor practice (ULP) strikes against the coffee retailer by a 92% vote after six months of stalemated negotiations. The union had rejected an offer from Starbucks that included at least 2% annual raises in April […]
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Glasgow c-store uses Innovative Technology to auto age check and ‘eliminate’ theft

Girish’s Premier store in Glasgow is the latest independent c-store to have MyCheckr from Innovative Technology installed to prevent minors from accessing its beer cave. Additionally MyCheckr has helped to “eliminate” shoplifting from that area of the store.  Since its installation at the beer cave… This story continues at Glasgow c-store uses Innovative Technology to […]
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Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I to launch new ordering platform

Huddersfield Software as a Service (SaaS) business, Adventoris, has been appointed to create and manage a B2B trade ordering platform for Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I). The producer of iconic British brands Lucozade, Orangina and Ribena was looking to upgrade its trade ordering process… This story continues at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I to […]
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Is Amazon Luring Whole Foods To The Dark Side?

The Wall Street Journal over the weekend had a story entitled “The Amazonification of Whole Foods Is Finally Here – Bring On the Doritos.” Which may be a little bit of an overstatement.  But not much. Here’s an excerpt: “A new feature lurks in the backroom of a Whole Foods Market in suburban Philadelphia: the […]
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Evening stars | In focus: Meal for tonight

The twin pressures of rising costs and busy everyday lives mean shoppers are increasingly cooking their evening meals at home, but many leave the decision on what to have for ‘tonight’s tea’ until the very last minute, picking up the ingredients after work or when… This story continues at Evening stars | In focus: Meal […]
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Your Views:  Hard Choices

MNB reader Theresa M Zaske had some thoughts about the potential end of SNAP benefits because of the federal government shutdown: I have a nephew with severe disabilities who relies on SNAP. He lives two time zones away from me. My sister and I are figuring out how to help him. That means my sister […]
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Time for SNAP to Evolve: Let Low-Income Americans Eat Like It’s 2025, Not 1975

  America’s largest food-assistance program, SNAP, feeds more than 41 million people each month,  a remarkable feat by any measure. It’s a lifeline for millions and a $100 billion federal investment in food security. Yet for all its success, SNAP remains stuck in a decades-old mindset: it assumes everyone has time, space, and tools to […]
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VIVAZEN: Energy + Focus and Relax & Unwind Shots Help You Keep Your Cool This Halloween

Source: VIVAZEN (EZ Newswire) PHOENIX, AZ — Halloween is a time for creativity, connection, and celebration, but it can also mean long nights, overstimulation, and sugar crashes. This year, VIVAZEN® invites consumers to enjoy the fun while maintaining balance with two of its most popular functional products: Energy + Focus and Relax & Unwind. The […]
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The FA extends its partnership with Carling 

Carling has announced that it will continue its role as the Official Beer Partner of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup. As part of the deal, which will run until at least 2027, Carling will be rolling out promotional activity throughout the… This story continues at The FA extends its partnership with […]
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Drug Channels News Roundup, October 2025: Vertical Integration Woes, AFPs Gone Wild, Part D’s Decline, 340Bloat, and Dr. G’s ACIP Haunting

Eeek! It’s time for the Drug Channels Halloween roundup of terrifying tales from the dark corners of the healthcare system. Gather your favorite demon hunters and help maintain the Honmoon. This month’s tricks and treats include: Vampiric! How vertically integrated insurers can drain the lifeblood from the U.S. healthcare system Boo! Chilling stories of the shady […]
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The Quiet Shift Reshaping the Restaurant Industry

  The dining world is undergoing a silent but powerful transformation. Fresh-prepared, grab-and-go, mix-and-match, and ready-to-heat food from grocery, convenience, and drug-store channels is eroding the once-secure restaurant mealtime monopoly according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA Based Foodservice Solutions®. Welcome to the Grocerant Era, where non-traditional food retailers—from Buc-ee’s to Whole Foods, […]
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STG UK launches two new XQS flavours  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has launched Cola Lime and Fizzy Peach with a strength of 8mg and priced with an RRP of £5.50. Both new flavour additions to the range are beverage-inspired, which is very much on-trend with consumers at present. Fizzy Peach is a… This story continues at STG UK launches two new XQS […]
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C-Store, Restaurants, Grocers How to Win “Adultoween” Consumers

  Adults Are Taking Back Halloween Halloween is no longer just for kids — it’s officially become “Adultoween.” According to The Ferrero Halloween Report, 54% of adults now believe they deserve their own Halloween night without kids, and 62% say the holiday is as much for adults as it is for children. With 47% naming […]
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Casillero del Diablo launches Jammy Red Devil

Casillero del Diablo has announced the launch of a new wine, Jammy Red Devil, that brings its Casillero del Diablo quality to the sweeter red wine style. The ‘jammy’ red blend category of sweeter styled reds has grown, from almost a standing start a few… This story continues at Casillero del Diablo launches Jammy Red […]
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How Popeyes’ Cajun Turkey and Fast-Food Holiday Menus Are Redefining the Holiday Meal Market

  The holiday season is no longer confined to home kitchens and family tables, it’s being served through drive-thru’s, delivery apps, and limited-time menus across America according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA Based Foodservice Solutions®. Once an experiment in regional marketing, Popeyes’ Cajun-Style Turkey has evolved into a powerful case study in […]
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Grocery giant Asda teams up with Evri to launch ParcelShops in over 300 stores across the UK

Evri and Asda have announced a new partnership that will see the roll-out of ParcelShops in all the latter’s stores, which, they claim, is a first for a UK supermarket. The tie up will allow customers to collect and return parcels from thousands of different retailers, at their local Asda store. The service recently launched […]
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OffBeat:  Elbows Up, Canada!  

So the World Series begins tomorrow, with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays.  I am disappointed that the Seattle Mariners still have not made it to the World Series, but as they say in baseball, Wait ’till next year. The Dodgers have to be considered the prohibitive favorites, but I […]
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New Amazon smart delivery glasses help drivers navigate routes and complete deliveries

Amazon has unveiled new smart glasses designed to assist drivers in navigating their routes and completing deliveries. The AI powered technology provides hands free navigation, package scanning, and hazard detection directly in drivers’ field of view, eliminating the need to look down at their smartphones while making deliveries. The glasses feature computer vision technology that […]
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