News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Consumption of alcoholic drinks has been largely static in recent years whereas the use of cannabis is growing and will continue to expand, offering a commercial opportunity for the alcohol industry in North America, according to Euromonitor analysts.
Coca-Cola is rolling out one of its fastest growing brands - the low calorie premium iced tea, Fuze Tea - in Europe this month. In the UK the drink will escape the upcoming sugar tax thanks to its use of the sweetener stevia.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns that the merger between Refresco and Cott could raise prices for certain juice drinks. Refresco says it is willing to offer suitable remedies and will fully cooperate with the authority...
While the jury is still out on what role, if any, sugar plays in the development of diabetes, recommendations to restrict consumption should be strengthened and research should be redoubled until a clear determination is found, according to an essay in...
Western Europe continues to account for the vast majority of global Champagne sales (75%) with France making up 49% of global volume sales, followed by the UK at 10%, Euromonitor data shows.
The Netherlands’ government-backed Nutrition Centre has launched an app that consumers can use to compare brands in store and find the healthiest one. "We hope to unleash a revolution in the supermarket," it says.
PepsiCo Greater China Region's (GCR) Mike Spanos has taken on a new role as Chief Executive Officer, Asia, Middle East and North Africa (AMENA).