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New beverages: low and no alcohol innovation for Sober October

What's hitting the shelves? Sober October Special

Innovation in no and low alcohol shows no signs of slowing down...

Brown Brothers' Patricia Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2018 was recently awarded Best Sparkling Wine of the Year at the Halliday Wine Companion Awards © Brown Brothers

Taste over class: Wine is shifting from a status symbol to a social staple, says Aussie winery

There is growing demand for fruitier wine styles and NoLos - no-and low-alcohol beverages - in Asia, says Australian winery Brown Brothers.

Apothékary debuts in 400+ Sprouts stores, focuses on tincture business

Wellness brand Apothékary’s retail partnership with Sprouts Farmers Markets highlights its product expansion of herbal powders for beverages to include tinctures that align with the retailers’ growing supplement department in the non-alcoholic space.

Researchers uncover the ancient origins of kefir

Analyzing DNA remnants of Bronze-Age kefir cheese, Chinese researchers discovered how kefir strains have evolved and the likely route of kefir into Europe.

What’s trending in tequila? Ten top trends to watch

From the rise of tequila tourism to the huge potential of agave alternatives, we take a look at ten top tequila trends driving the market forward.

Could smaller alcohol serving sizes become more common?

A trial in UK pubs swapped the standard British pint for a smaller size, reducing overall alcohol consumption by nearly 10%. Researchers say it's a measure that could be considered in public health policies. How could this idea evolve?

waterdrop has pioneered the concept of dissolving beverage cubes. Picture credit: waterdrop

Aiming squarely at success: Innovation in beverage cubes

Think beverages are about liquids in bottles? Think again. Beverages are finding their way into cube shapes which have a lot of advantages when it comes to sustainability, distribution, quality and customization. We look at how innovation in this sector...