Indian start-up Kefir Culture is aiming to improve public health and targeting local expansion with its own twist on kefir, a traditional fermented beverage known for its gut health benefits.
Latin American and Caribbean countries are the biggest consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juices in the world, according to a recent study.
Australian firm MOJO Kombucha’s pledge to authenticity and no artificial sweeteners are what have helped it grow from a small family business to becoming a major name in the country, and recently being acquired by beverage giant Coca-Cola, according to...
As The Coca-Cola Company broadens its portfolio, it sees ‘tremendous opportunity’ in coffee: outlining plans for RTD drinks, packaged coffee for the home, and on-the-go occasions through its acquisition of Costa coffee.
A warm summer has led to a ‘superb vintage’ for New Zealand’s wine industry, according to New Zealand Winegrowers, although it also marks the third year of smaller-than-expected harvests.
Investment in packaging innovations will help Tetra Pak achieve its goal of having all packaging made from renewable or recycled packaging, as well as being fully recyclable, according to the company.
More consumers are prioritizing authentic, local food and drink when they travel, and are keen to experience global flavors at home as well. At IFT 2019, international fusion was on display with unique ingredient innovations.
The past year has been tough for the Chinese wine market – imported volumes decreased 8% marking the first decline in five years – while consumers are drinking less frequently. But that’s not the whole story. While the market is maturing, it’s also changing...
The low and no alcohol beer category is growing. And while a desire to reduce alcohol consumption is attracting consumers to the category, this is not the only driver.
BioZen, which claims to be the first company to make kombucha in Brazil, is launching fruit kefir. We talked to its co-founder about low-sugar drinks, gut health and reaching male consumers.
At IFT last week, Synergy Flavors debuted a new line of Synergy Pure Hop Essences as an alternative to traditional dry hopping. The water soluble ingredients are designed for beer, but can also be used with soft drinks like sparkling water, kombucha and...
The rich profile of bioactive components found in tomato juice is the 'likely' link to its strong link to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, say researchers.
Turmeric-ginger beverage brand Jiang Yeah Yeah (Grandpa Ginger) has hit sales growth of some 80% across nine months after going viral in Malaysia – and it has plans to go much further.
The world’s top 100 fastest-growing spirits brands grew collectively by 11% last year, compared to total category growth of 0.8%, according to the latest figures from the IWSR.
On its 50th anniversary in business, Bartek Ingredients debuted a brand relaunch at the 2019 Institute of Food Technologists show (IFT) in New Orleans. The Canada-based company manufactures malic and fumaric acid for use in beverages and confectionery.
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) has released a new report on machinery and automation trends among breweries and distilleries, who are scaling back on production goals and diversifying offerings to stay competitive.
A startup founder who battled to bring his brand from near failure to international success in just three years has revealed his insight into the world of health food and drink entrepreneurship.
UK soft drinks company A.G. Barr has announced a minority interest investment in new business start-up Elegantly Spirited Limited, the owner of zero proof spirit brand STRYYK.
Australian researcher looks for science in natural remedies
Coffee farmers could be so much wealthier if only they could realise the full value of the berries they grow, says the Australian scientist whose mission is to help them do that.
Indian nutrition brand &Me is eyeing South East Asia with its functional beverages for women, with plans to update its packaging, introduce more product formats, and conduct clinical trials within the next six months.
Trust is an important currency for food brands. But in the era of social media, fake news and information overload, gaining consumer trust has become challenging. How can food businesses build trust in – and therefore loyalty to – their brands?
Oman is joining other GCC states, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar in implementing a selective tax on energy drinks, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco.
Thinfilm has partnered with Tapì Group which specialises in the design, production, and distribution of closures for the beverage sector, to better serve the wine and spirits industry with NFC (near field communications) tags.
The parent company of Vita Coco has launched a new canned water line, Ever & Ever. Packaged in ‘infinitely recyclable’ aluminum bottles, the sustainably-focused brand hopes to mitigate the environmental impact of single-use plastic bottles.
Manufacturers who incorporate technology into their packaging can use it to help towards a Circular Economy, according to Eef de Ferrante, director, AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association).
A concern in the RTD beverage industry is maintaining freshness and quality with a long shelf life. Special, crafted drinks like cold brew coffee struggle with this the most, but brewing technology from BKON is now extending product drinkability.
The interaction of common ingredients contained in energy drinks may have a bigger say in the beverage’s effects on cardiovascular factors that affect the heart rhythm, a US study concludes.
Carlsberg CEO Cees ‘t Hart says the most pressing issue for the beer industry today is to carve out a sustainable future – warning that millennials will walk away from the category if they don’t see environmental considerations taking a central role.
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has revealed that Americans still favor bottled water over all other packaged drinks, after consuming 13.8 billion gallons of it in 2018.
Cargill thinks the future ‘looks bright’ for stevia in beverages thanks to fermentation that extracts the smaller, sweeter compounds in the leaf. It’s been one year since Cargill launched its zero-calorie EverSweet ingredient with the technology.
Chinese mineral water firm Nongfu Spring is launching a bottled carbonated coffee product, which will see it go head-to-head with the likes of Coca-Cola for market share.
The amount of sugar- and artificially sweetened beverages sold in Philadelphia dropped by half during the first year in which the city’s controversial tax on the beverages was in effect, according to a study published earlier this month in JAMA.
A new collective of research has found consumers are drawn more to claims based on the presence of something good like ‘high in protein,’ than the absence of something bad like ‘low in sugar.’
After four years of ongoing customer dissatisfaction, Milo New Zealand has acquiesced to tweak its recipe to bring back the classic malt beverage’s original taste.
Just as a temple or village hall in southern China will always greet you with a door guardian, so does the entrance to Moonzen brewery in Hong Kong. Indeed, the carvings inspired the craft beer brand’s name and its appearance.
