What’s wrong with Europe’s novel food approval system?
The novel foods approval system has evolved since its birth near three decades ago, but has it progressed enough to meet the needs of a growing and innovation-heavy food and drink sector?
Editor's choice
Packaged for success: Taking boba tea into retail
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?
Trend spotting: What’s the ‘next big thing’ in beverage innovation?
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...
What's hitting the shelves? New beverage launches: STōK, Nescafé and more
From cold brew coffee to alcohol-free innovations, we take a look at some of the latest beverage launches around the globe.
Celsius boosts production capabilities with acquisition of Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing
Celsius Holdings – the company behind premium lifestyle energy drink Celsius – has acquired Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing L.L.C.
What's hitting the shelves? New beverage launches: From cocktails to kefir
From RTD cocktails to innovative kefir flavors, we take a look at some of the new beverages launching around the globe.
Changing menus, focus on sustainable production: COP28 focuses more on food
The food and beverage industry is inherently linked to the climate crisis, responsible for at least a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. The COP28 summit, held this year in Dubai, UAE, focuses more significantly on food than in previous years.
Trendspotting: What’s the ‘next big thing’ in beverage innovation?
From kombucha to kefir and from cannabis to coconut water, 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...
Our top 5 articles of October: AI, alcohol-free regulation and more
What's been attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most-read articles of October.
Our top 5 articles of September
What’s been attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from September.
Can wine and spirits really move away from glass? 'Today's consumers are extremely open to alternative pack formats'
Glass remains by far the most dominant packaging format for wine and spirits. But it's heavy to transport, creating concerns over carbon emissions. Will consumers accept the innovations trying to offer more sustainable packaging formats?
Our top 5 articles of August
What's been attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most-read articles from August.
Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20: What does the fall favorite teach us about great beverage innovation?
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to stores today: marking the 20th anniversary of the seasonal favorite. What can we learn from the ongoing success of the flavor?
From special hop blends to natural fruit extracts: Finding the right flavors for alcohol-free
Alcohol contributes to the flavor, body and mouthfeel in traditional alcoholic beverages – so what happens when you take that away? In a category that has been plagued by perceptions of flavor inferiority, we explore how alcohol-free brands are...
Our top 5 articles of June
What's attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most-read articles from June.
Our top 5 articles of May
What’s attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most read articles from May.
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‘Our athletes bring everything to our brand’: STATE’s secrets to success in building its brand
Danish energy drink STATE has attracted a host of sporting ambassadors at the very top of their game – including footballer Christian Eriksen, tennis star Caroline Wozniacki and now Swedish cross-country skier and Olympic gold medalist Jonna Sundling. So...
Our top 5 articles of April
What's attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most read articles from April.
Our top 5 articles of March
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most read articles in March.
Our top 5 articles of February
What's piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most read articles in February.
Open for entries: beer research grants, gin scholarships and more
Want to take your brand and skillset to the next level? There’s a host of incubators, awards and funding programs welcoming entries – and these ones are accepting applications right now.
Editor's comment
5 things we learned about the alcohol-free category in January
January is the month of the year when the low and no alcohol category really has a chance to shine. So what have we learned about the direction of the category this year? Here’s five takeaways from Drynuary.
Our top 5 articles of January 2023
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from January.
Our top 5 stories of November
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from November.
Trend-spotting: What’s the ‘next big thing’ in beverages?
There’s no shortage of beverage innovation out there – but which ideas truly have the potential to shape the category in years to come? We’ll be putting the question to a panel of industry experts in our free-to-attend webinar.
Our top 5 stories of July 2022
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? From new RTD cocktail innovations to ideas for boosting beverage can recycling, here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from July.
Our top 5 stories of June 2022
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? From the inside track on Coca-Cola’s US Costa coffee launch, to Bacardi’s take on this year’s summer spirit trends, here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from June.
Our top 5 stories of April 2022: new innovations, research and more
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? A round-up of our most-read news from April shows interest in Coca-Cola’s latest curious creation; consideration of sustainability certifications, and cutting-edge NPD.
What have we learned from Dry January 2022?
Dry January is the month of the year when the no and low alcohol category really has a chance to shine. So what have we learned about the direction of the category this month? Here's five key takeaways from Dry January 2022.
2021 in review: The most read stories from BeverageDaily this year
As 2021 draws to a close, we take a look at 10 of the stories which sparked the most interest from readers this year.
BeverageDaily 2020 features calendar
Every year BeverageDaily runs a series of special edition newsletters – each putting the spotlight on an innovative industry sector – and here are our subjects for 2020.
What’s next for brand Coke?
Coca-Cola Coffee and Coca-Cola Energy could spearhead the evolution of brand Coca-Cola, as beverage categories continue to blur and Coca-Cola looks to maintain momentum for its flagship brand.
New Zealand winery helps carve out the lower alcohol wine category: ‘Lower ABV is a feature, not a compromise!’
New Zealand has set out to be a pioneer in the lower alcohol wine category, with consumers showing a growing appetite for such products. The challenge has always been to create wines that maintain the same quality as their traditional counterparts, but...
New Zealand boasts more breweries per capita than the US, UK and Australia
New Zealand now has more breweries on a per capita basis than the US, UK and Australia: creating a $2.3bn ($1.6bn USD) industry. And there’s still plenty of room to grow: “Highlighting our home-grown ingredients and locally produced products will go a...
AB InBev, Heineken, Carlsberg
How are the biggest brewers embracing the growth of no and low alcohol beers?
The world’s largest brewers have been ramping up investment in no and low alcohol beer: proof that the category is no longer a segregated niche but a central part of the beer market moving forward.
What will PepsiCo look like in 2025?
PepsiCo boasts 22 billion-dollar brands, with its portfolio including flagship drinks Pepsi, Gatorade and Tropicana. But what’s next? Having taken over the reins as CEO from Indra Nooyi in October, Ramon Laguarta sets out his strategic vision of what the...
Not just for Valentine’s: Pink gin is now driving the ginaissance
Pink drinks traditionally see a Valentine's Day surge: but the category is more than a one-day wonder. Pink gin is driving growth in the gin category; rosé wine is becoming a year-round favourite; and colourful cocktails are trending on Instagram.
Legalized marijuana has ‘no impact’ on alcohol sales: study
Spirits, beer and wine sales have not been affected by legalized recreational marijuana sales in the three US states where marijuana sales are most established, according to industry associations. The key takeaway? ‘It’s time to stop treating cannabis as...
BeverageDaily 2019 features calendar
Every year BeverageDaily runs a series of special edition newsletters – each putting the spotlight on an innovative industry sector – and here are our 2019 subjects.
‘Social media has changed the way we drink!’
Beetroot, matcha, turmeric and charcoal are helping beverages burst into colour – all the more important as bright and beautiful photos of what we eat and drink continue to gain traction on social media channels. So how is social media shaping beverage...
Sustainability spotlight
Past, present and future: Bottled water's journey through time
Natural mineral and spring water brands are built on their provenance, making their source a unique part of who they are. But with increasing pressure from man's impact on the planet, how are brands protecting their water for the future?
Global Bottled Water Congress 2018
Podcast special: Alkaline water
With Coca-Cola announcing it will launch smartwater alkaline next year, it looks like the alkaline water category could be poised to leap to the next level. So what are alkaline waters, and what’s all the fuss about? In this special podcast we speak to...
BeverageDaily 2018 features calendar
Each year BeverageDaily runs a series of special edition newsletters – each putting the spotlight on an innovative industry sector – and we’re looking ahead to our 2018 subjects.
Sustainability spotlight - EDITOR'S COMMENT
What if the ‘Nutrition Facts’ panel became a ‘Sustainability Facts’ panel?
Imagine a world where consumer interest in health and nutrition has been completely replaced by a concern for how their actions affect Planet Earth. Instead of calories per serving, bottles are labelled with carbon footprint per serving. The Nutrition...
Where are the growth opportunities in the beverage aisle? Last chance to register for our FREE trendwatching event
What's the difference between a great brand, and beautiful packaging design? Will PepsiCo's Drinkfinity concept be a hit in the US? And could sprinkling 'fairy dust' amounts of on-trend functional ingredients in your beverage - and then waxing lyrical...
Editor's comment: The beverage world in 2017
What’s big in beverages? Health, innovation and sustainability
What's driving the beverage industry forward into 2018? Here, we take a look at the biggest trends in the industry - and how they can be expected to develop.
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Alcohol nutrition & ingredients labelling: Can the industry rise to the challenge?
Should your bottle of wine tell you how many calories you are consuming? Should your beer list its ingredients? Given consumers’ increased scrutiny over what they eat – and drink – the answer is yes. But of course, nothing is ever simple.
Brexit and your business: Have your say
We want to know what impact you think Brexit will have on your business.
Crazy about craft, or excited about energy drinks? Take a look at our 2016 special editions
BeverageDaily runs a series of special edition newsletters each year – putting the spotlight on an innovative industry sector – and we’re looking ahead to our 2016 subjects.
On the spike: The curious case of a contaminated sports supplement
‘Don’t take sports supplements, they can’t be trusted’ was the takeaway message from Welsh track stars Rhys Williams and Gareth Warburton after the recent UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) tribunal agreed steroids got into their blood streams via contaminated sports...