How can beverage brands embrace a solid, focused mission to be a driving force for good – yet balance that with being a commercially successful business with long-term potential?
The UK government is considering extending its Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks and plant-based alternatives: putting milkshakes and RTD coffee in the firing line. Will this move go ahead - and could other governments consider doing the...
Carlsberg Malaysia believes that the upcoming festive season as well as stronger economic growth will help to drive improved sales for the rest of 2024, despite a negative performance in Singapore in Q3.
Campari America Managing Director Melanie Batchelor's vision has been instrumental in building the strategy for some of the world's most iconic spirits brands, including SKYY Vodka, Campari, Aperol, Grand Marnier and Espolon Tequila. What are...
Boba tea has been about trendy cafes and out-of-home treats. But winning in retail is the next opportunity for the drink: how can fun flavors, innovative packaging formats and even functional ingredients help the category gain traction?
Hydration-boosting, functional and non-alcoholic (non-alc) beverages will continue their growth in 2025, but generations are seeking out different drinks to meet their health and nutrition needs, according to a recent Circana webinar.
Health conscious consumers don’t want sugar-laden, taurine energy drinks: but they still want a burst of energy to keep them powering through their day. How are brands providing that better-for-you buzz?
There’s no shortage of beverage innovation out there: but which ideas truly have the potential to shape the industry in the years to come? And how can innovators get a great idea off the ground and into the mass market? Join us this week for our FREE...
London-based Berry Bros. & Rudd says that the increased accessibility, spending power, and “thirst for knowledge” about wine among South East Asian (SEA) consumers have contributed to the company’s growth in the region.
Singaporean brand Re.juve’s ability to navigate cold pressed juices’ transition from being a trendy detox drink to a daily staple for meeting nutrient gaps, as well as support from loyal customers, have been crucial for its survival.
New Zealand alcohol-free brand AF has set its sight on tripling sales over the next twelve months, thanks to US listings in Target and Walmart. That visibility in retail is key for growing the category, the brand’s founder tells us.
Alcohol major Pernod Ricard is focusing on increasing awareness and availability of its prestige brands in burgeoning markets and channels, while expanding its premium craft spirits portfolio to meet growing interest for niche products.
Mad Tea’s 100% compostable tea pods, made from a blend of PHA and other compostable bioplastics, aim to satisfy consumer demand for sustainable packaging, yet experts warn that high production costs, limited infrastructure, and regulatory confusion pose...
Championing the success of the policy so far, the UK government wants to increase the impact of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. It’s already announced an increase to the tax: and is also considering extending it to include milk-based drinks.
Milk-based drinks are currently exempt from the UK's Soft Drinks Industry Levy: but the tax's scope could be extended to include sugary milkshakes, dairy drinks and RTD coffee.
Coffee giant Starbucks will no longer charge extra for plant-based alternatives: making soy, oat, almond and coconut alternatives more attractive to consumers.
Summer revenues for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners were stung by poor weather, though Euro football and the Paris Olympics contributed towards what is shaping up to be a “solid year” for the group.
Millie’s tea bag broths, made with herbs, spices and dehydrated vegetables landed in 2,000 Walmart stores last month, marking a major milestone for the brand as it disrupts the tea and broth categories.
Storytelling is an effective marketing tool in China’s alcohol industry, shaping consumer preferences alongside key drivers like price, quality, and experience.
Upcycled ingredients, forgotten botanicals and new flavor profiles... beverage innovation was thriving at food and beverage show SIAL 2024 in Paris this month...
Acid whey is typically discarded as a waste product from yogurt and cottage cheese production; but it could be better utilized as an ingredient in functional foods and beverages.
Coca-Cola, Bacardi, Carlsberg, Constellation Brands, Diageo, Heineken, Molson Coors, Pernod Ricard and Whyte & Mackay are all joining forces in a new consortium to accelerate renewable energy adoption across the beverage industry supply chain.
Ben Witte likes looking ahead: tracing out where the market is going and what consumers will turn to in the future. That's been his key to success in building Recess, a brand of relaxation drinks and powders.
With 120 professional teams and clubs across the world already using the product and U.S.-based production facilities coming online, omega-3 sports nutrition brand EO3 is anticipating greater success in North America.
There was no shortage of confectionery innovation at SIAL in Paris this month: with innovation tapping into health and wellness trends, future flavors and more...
RTD cocktails are booming. Up to now, these drinks have been focused on convenience and portability: but now innovators are shaking up the category and offering new experiences with jelly cocktails, alcohol-filled boba balls and more...
Coca-Cola beat Wall Street estimates for its third quarter despite volumes and revenue declines, as the beverage giant pursues an “all-weather strategy" and offsets challenges with innovation in Sprite, Fanta and Topo Chico, company CEO James Quincey...
