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.
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...
Diageo-owned The Singleton has identified flavours as a key focus area to further drive growth in Asia, where the complexity of Scotch whiskey and its versatility in localisation are increasingly recognised.
Private label FMCG is growing again and taking territory from big brands. But this wasn’t always the case. So, how is the category winning the battle for consumer attention?
Sapporo-owned YEBISU has been actively adding new beer flavours to its “creative range” over the past year, in a bid to stimulate new appeal for the alcoholic beverage.
Caffeine’s effect on vascular health has been a hot topic for years, with researchers putting forward positive and negative arguments. Now, a new study is adding to the conversation. But what's the truth?
Creating effective batteries is a critical part of renewable energy plans – and wine and coffee could hold the answer to cheaper, more efficient and more eco-friendly battery tech.
A study on coffee consumption patterns in Saudi Arabia has found that Saudi coffee is more widely consumed than Turkish coffee among the local population, and that caffeine intake levels remain within the daily recommended limit despite the category’s...
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.
The images that winemakers choose to put on bottles can impact how brands and the quality of the wine inside are perceived by women, according to a new study.
PepsiCo’s North American snack and beverage businesses continue to slow down in its third quarter of 2024, as the company adjusts its forecast from 4% organic revenue growth for the year to low single digits amid continued pressures but beats Wall Street...
Analyzing DNA remnants of Bronze-Age kefir cheese, Chinese researchers discovered how kefir strains have evolved and the likely route of kefir into Europe.
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?
Letters sent by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Madeleine Dean (D-Penn.) to the CEOs of Coca-Cola, General Mills and PepsiCo express concern over pricing and tax practices that, according to the policy makers, “squeeze profits out...
Recoup’s prebiotic sparkling beverages hit the shelves at 420 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide, as the company leans into gut health and regenerative agriculture claims to deliver consumer demands for functional and environmental benefits....
Beverage brands in Southeast Asia are finding growth opportunities in enhanced hydration drinks, catering to consumers across a variety of lifestyle needs, according to market intelligence firm Mintel.
Beekeeper Coffee's co-founders leveraged their extensive brand-building expertise from giants like Nike and Beats by Dre to stand out in the crowded RTD coffee market with a distinct honey-sweetened brew, emphasizing authenticity and sustainability...
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...
