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The J.M. Smucker Co.'s acquisition of Cafe Bustelo and Cafe Pilon expands its coffee business into the espresso category and may widen its appeal to Hispanic coffee lovers.

Purdue University researchers have suggested that the beneficial compounds in green tea powders are affected by temperature and humidity.

Men who drink coffee may have a decreased risk of developing a lethal form of prostate cancer, the results of a new study indicate.

A new Spanish study links binge drinking in college students to a lowered ability to remember lists of words, although the research does not prove alcohol is at fault and the drinkers did fine on a separate memory test.

Beverages, particularly energy drinks, enhanced waters and RTD teas, are taking various approaches in promotions, ingredients and even processing to set themselves apart.

Some 90% of the world’s population consumes caffeine in one form or another, but what sets apart a coffee guzzler from their cup-a-day compatriots comes down to two genes, according to a new study.

Sports and energy drinks sales could flatten in the U.S. over the next 12 months, according to a new AlixPartners survey.

A recent study, published in Melanoma Research and conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has stated that resveratrol can reduce the malignancy of melanoma cells by de-activating the protein Akt, which plays a major role in many cellular processes.

Nestlé Waters North America signed an agreement to acquire the Sweet Leaf Tea Company, including its Sweet Leaf and Tradewinds beverage brands.

Sara Lee Corp. cut its full-year earnings outlook and said it is considering selling its international bakery and North American refrigerated dough businesses.