News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
The domination of Brazil’s beer market by big brewers has essentially created a market with ‘bored’ consumers thirsty for innovation, and that’s why its craft beer market is starting to take off, says a Mintel analyst.
Five years ago, North America dominated the global craft beer industry: accounting for 52% of all craft beer retail launches while Europe accounted for 29%. But now the picture has flipped: North America now accounts for 19% of launches while 54% come...
UK start-up DVees is on a mission to bring West African flavours to Western Europe, starting with a hibiscus-infused drink and range of condiments. "You can find West African food if you look for it, but it's not accessible or beautifully presented," its...
The craft cider category is no longer about tractors and sideburns: instead, it's firmly established itself as a beverage for modern millennials, says Crafty Nectar, the world’s largest craft cider subscription service. But there’s still work to be done...
Editor’s spotlight: ECMA Congress 2018
Iceland hit the headlines earlier this year vowing to make all its own-brand products plastic-free by 2023.