January 2025

The Boston Beer Company-owned brewery leaned into Quitter’s Day and doled out participation medals and beer money to launch a new light IPA.

Food industry veteran Risa Cretella will oversee a division with more than $5 billion in sales from brands including Rao’s, V8 and Swanson. 

The organization said the packaging classification could help consumers identify better-for-you food and beverages.

The food tech company’s leader said its recent $42 million funding round will help expand its mission to identify peptide ingredients.

In other beverage news, a protein water maker is hoping its reformulation will catch the attention of fitness-minded consumers.

The company is set to close the facility at the end of March, eliminating 433 jobs.

Manufacturers of Miller High Life and Bud Light are moving into other categories like energy drinks, RTD cocktails and nonalcoholic products to remain relevant as consumer tastes change.

Tetra Pak, which makes the cartons for the recalled broth, said it is not aware of procedural issues on its end.

The fast-growing beverage has expanded into a cappuccino-inspired cold brew, seasonal flavors and energy, bringing new usage occasions and consumers to the brand.