Beverages

Lemire steps into the role in October.

Jorge Mesquita has a strong CPG track record.

Beverages were a particular challenge for U.S. operators, according to surveys.

Beverages are increasingly being used as a source of nutrition and even as substitutes for food.

Prices vary widely by region and retailer.

Effective October 4, 2021, PepsiCo Beverages Canada will sell, distribute, and merchandise Guru's organic, plant-based and better-for-you energy drinks to convenience customers nationwide.

Claire Bara has been appointed president of Lassonde's Canadian subsidiary A. Lassonde Inc. In a press release, company said Bara’s “experience, vision and management skills will be leveraged to meet the challenges of these highly competitive segments.”

Newfoundland and Labrador introduce a new tax of 20 cents per litre on sugary drinks, starting April 2022.

Manufacturers are capitalizing on demand by developing new products.

The rise of plant-based eating in Canada is an opportunity to grow the snack and beverage category.

Technomic research shows Canadians are willing to sacrifice convenience for safety.

Canadians want to bolster their immunity—and fast. It’s a hot category poised to hold its heat this year.

As of March, case volumes had returned to 2019 levels, the beverage giant said.

Balanced Calorie Initiative is helping drive a boon of healthier choices in the beverage aisle.

The former business unit of Swiss food and beverage giant, now operates as BlueTriton Brands.

Vincent R. Timpano officially steps into the role on Oct. 1, 2021.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its associated effects, such as stockpiling, home seclusion and channel shifts, have had a sizable impact on the trajectory of all non-alcoholic drinks categories in 2020.

2021 will see food and drink companies create solutions catering to mental and emotional wellbeing; be challenged to respond to new definitions of “trust,” “quality” and “essential”; and cater to a growing desire to be part of a community.

With its senior vice-president of sales Scott Lindsay retiring at the end of next month, Coca-Cola Canada has made changes to its executive roster.

Coca-Cola measured gradual improvement in the third quarter as it focused on emerging leaner from the global pandemic.

PepsiCo Beverages Canada and Danone Waters of America (DWA), the U.S.

Competition in the cannabis beverage market is due to heat up as a company backed by Molson Coors Canada launches a group of pot drinks brands over the next few months.

As Canadians entered 2020, they could not have foreseen what the new decade would bring.