News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
The Brewers of Europe Forum
Throw out the rule book. When it comes to the craft beer business, bigger is not always better; and profit maximisation is not always the ultimate goal. Here’s why craft breweries need to think differently to other businesses.
CP Kelco is seeing interest in pea protein beverages and has launched a prototype ‘pea’ nut butter shake.
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) plans to launch its ClearFloat floatable film in North America in 2020.
From sparkling coconut water to sparkling tequila, we take a look at some of the new products hitting the shelves around the globe.
Premium UK spring water brand Harrogate has debuted a sustainable custom ‘Bag-in-Box’ packaging, in partnership with DS Smith, for growing online water sales.
Food Fraud
Almost €2.8bn in sales is lost every year across Europe due to counterfeiting in the wine and spirits industry, according to EUIPO.
Domaine Select Wine & Spirits has announced the acquisition of Atlántico Rum, a line of super-premium rums made in the Dominican Republic.
Coca-Cola and bottling partner Swire Group have opened a new production plant in Yunnan, China, adding another piece to the puzzle in the beverage giant’s China growth strategy.