The wine industry contributes $219.9bn to the US economy a year, making it a ‘major economic engine’, according to Wine America. The industry also provides nearly a million direct jobs.
RTD coffee may be the fastest-growing segment in the US retail coffee market, according to Mintel, but a new report shows that the coffee shop market still resonates with on-the-go, premium-seeking consumers.
Petainer has opened an Innovation Centre to complement and boost its existing research and development capabilities, and support its major product development program.
Serac has seen growing success with Combox, its packaging production and filling technology in a single block unit, within dairy for cartons, pouches, cups and bottles.
Gebo Cermex, part of the Sidel Group, showcased its AQFlex product handling technology at drinktec claiming it is responding to sophisticated consumption trends that present challenges to the production and distribution of goods.
Adult soft drinks are gaining in popularity: but what flavors appeal to this audience? From the beer cues of brewed soda to the sour tang of vinegar, natural ingredient company Döhler explores the tastes that are appealing to today’s consumers.
Nestlé has said that it wants to deliver “industry leading volume growth” by leveraging key consumer trends. The company detailed exactly how it intends to achieve this at its investor summit in London yesterday (26 September).
Patients with HIV and HCV should drink three cups of coffee a day to halve the risk of all-cause mortality, according to a new study on the potential benefits of the drink.
The US craft beer sector contributed $67.8bn to the US economy in 2016, with craft brewers responsible for more than 456,373 jobs, according to the latest economic impact report from the Brewers Association.
As Americans scout out the best deals to celebrate National Coffee Day on Friday, manufacturers of the beverage have a lot to celebrate – including a significant increase in the percentage of people in the US who enjoy a daily cup of joe, according to...
Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water will start using a fully degradable bottle in the next year, reducing the lifespan of the packaging by 98%. In creating the ‘technology with the potential to change the entire CPG industry worldwide’, scientists have had...
The Australian drinks industry has accused an alcohol awareness group of “attempting to create a crisis where none exists” after it called for TV ads promoting alcohol to be phased out at times when children were likely to be watching sports broadcasts.
A new position statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) says that ‘sports and caffeinated energy drinks can pose serious health risks to children and youth and should be avoided’.
The US craft beer market has softened in recent years, but Brewers Association CEO, Bob Pease, said he is bullish about the industry’s future and is encouraged by the prevalence of American beer styles appearing in international markets.
United Caps plans to launch a new version of its ProSpring closure for sports drinks in early 2018 to enter new markets such as Germany following the success the cap had in the UK and other parts of Europe, the company said.
Exhibiting at drinktec, Cambridge Consultants presented its ‘Vinfusion’ technology: which lets consumers customize their wine at the point of dispense based on three parameters.
Stevia’s health benefits go beyond sugar reduction – it could also be a natural alternative for treating metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, say researchers.
Coca-Cola has launched Coca-Cola Plus Coffee in Australia today: a cola with ‘the delicious taste of Coca-Cola Classic but with the unmistakable aroma of real coffee’.
Tetra Pak is making a $35.6m (€30m) investment in factory upgrades at its packaging material converting factory in Denton, Texas, to address the growing demand for screw-cap beverages in the US and Canadian markets.
SIG has doubled the number of carton packs carrying the FSC label from 42% in 2015 to more than 80% in September 2017, as customer demand soars for environmental responsibility.
Some bottles of 7up in Mexicali, Mexico were contaminated with methamphetamine and have been linked to one death and seven illnesses, according to officials.
Vietnamese beverage firms have hit out at proposals for a special consumption tax on sweetened drinks, saying their production would be badly hit by the move.
Bacardi says its facility in Puerto Rico has experienced some damage following Hurricane Maria, but that the supply of Bacardi rum will not be affected.
'The coffee cocktail renaissance is set to explode with ‘a perfect synergy of coffee and cocktail cultures’ already underway, according to research from The Future Laboratory.
As US interest in South African wines grows, Chenin Blanc is providing a focal point for introducing more and more consumers to the category, according to industry body Wines of South Africa (WOSA).
Australian consumers already pay enough taxes at the supermarket and should not be forced to pay an extra 20% for sweetened drinks, the prime minister has said.
While the amount of innovation in the lower alcohol beer category remains limited on a global scale, Mintel predicts activity in the sector will speed up in years to come as millennials seek healthier and less calorific beer options.
Ever-lasting foam in ice cream or beer without artificial stabilisers? Swiss researchers have "for the first time" developed a novel strategy to make foam bubbles last "essentially ‘forever".
Nestlé’s recent acquisition of a 68% stake in California startup Blue Bottle Coffee is a departure from its usual business strategy when it comes to its coffee portfolio, according to Euromonitor.
With protein seeing continued interest from mainstream consumers, Glanbia Nutritionals has launched ProTherma: a hydrolyzed whey protein that can withstand high temperatures and therefore offer a protein punch in everyday hot beverages.
Seeking an “evergreen path” to growth while still protecting its mission, Revive Kombucha gave a seat on its board of directors to a top executive at Peet’s Coffee, which also led a $7.5 million series B financing round for the brand, according to company...
Industry heads are resigned to the fate of their segment’s official promoter, which the Philippines president recently vowed to close in a bid to streamline government and curb corruption.
