News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue
Texas attorney general’s office is looking into whether the energy drink giant misled customers, following death of teenager
President and CFO John Murphy says the company is moving beyond a pre-COVID volume mindset to stay relevant with both premium and value shoppers
The US spirits giant saw RTD alcohol sales grow 11% in FY2026: a highlight as the alcohol industry faces an increasingly challenging environment
New product development
Functional hydration and flavour-led alcohol innovations drive new product development trends this week
From partnerships to acquisitions, Keurig Dr Pepper’s ‘build-buy-partner’ model underpins its rapid rise in energy drinks and signals how large beverage companies may enter future growth categories
For Muscle Milk, the challenge – and opportunity – is to meet consumers’ varied needs with simplicity and nutrient density
The first acquisition under new CEO Philipp Navratil comes just two months after Danone announced its acquisition of Huel
Nestlé resets growth strategy with shift away from price hikes and back towards volumes, brands and execution
Nestlé Waters under mounting pressure over alleged plastic dumping and water contamination
Nestlé wants to become a leaner business. As it weighs its priorities, could brands like Coffee Mate and Carnation become dispensable?
Danone’s €1bn bid for Huel faces CMA scrutiny, highlighting rising regulatory pressures on Big Food
As the company expands its ambient protein shakes range in North America, it quietly backs an emerging category. Would consumers respond?
James Watt announces the launch of Second Best. Coming almost 20 years after BrewDog’s debut, what will be different?
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Jägermeister is in what it calls its ‘orange era’, doubling down on capturing Gen Z consumers all over the world with its latest Jägermeister Orange liqueur
Dolf van den Brink will leave at the end of the month: with no replacement or interim CEO appointed
Nestlé Waters sites raided in France amid fraud claims
Forty major food companies pledge to accelerate regenerative methods across their supply chains
The stout continues to see viral popularity despite alcohol’s decline
The two companies are drawing a line under a long-running and fractious relationship
Jeff Church, best known for his success with Suja Juice, launches Proda with Peaky Blinders actor Matthew Postlethwaite. The entrepreneur reveals his secrets for building brands in emerging categories
As demand grows for lighter, food-friendly reds, Taylors Wines is entering the category with a Syrah targeted for Asian cuisine
Space sakura tea and decaffeinated teas are part of Japan GreenTea’s export push, combining novelty, aesthetics and healthier beverage options
Carlsberg Malaysia will double down on its premiumisation priorities, leveraging premium products and innovation to drive growth despite challenging market conditions
Monster executives warned aluminum and freight costs are expected to climb sequentially through year-end, but said category demands remain healthy even after price hikes last fall
The company announces that one out of every five energy drinks purchased in Q1 2026 was from Celsius, Alani Nu or Rockstar
Sales continue to fall, particularly in foodservice, but the company sees some signs of recovery
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Following its first foray into hospitality in Madrid, PepsiCo is doubling down in Shanghai to test just how far a snack brand can stretch
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In an era where consumers are bombarded with new products at every turn and purchasing decisions are increasingly influenced by technology, is brand loyalty no longer a thing? There is hope yet, says Kraft Heinz
Nestlé’s Q1 results reassured investors, but uneven volumes urge caution
New product development
RTDs, non-alc beer, sleep supplements and lighter packaging, it’s all happening for drinks brands in this week’s NPD roundup
Coca-Cola enjoyed a strong start to the year with net revenues up 12% in Q1. What is the beverage giant doing right?
Ibotta data shows states prohibiting the use of SNAP funds to buy ‘unhealthy’ products are reshaping sugary beverage and snack demand
Co-founder and personal trainer James Smith talks innovation, growth and social media stardom... and his hands-on approach to customer service
Danone leads the high-protein yogurt space in the US. Now, it’s branching into new categories and formats
World’s biggest CPG to sell coffee chain as Big Food reassesses service-led diversification
Infant formula was a drag on Q1 2026 sales but high-protein dairy, functional waters and medical nutrition tipped the balance into positive territory
New product development
Non-alcoholic beer and mid-strength wine, fibre shots, hydration pouches and flavour-led spirits are top of the agenda for brands
Nestlé’s set to cut more than 450 UK jobs as global restructuring begins
UK-based CBD drinks brand TRIP has expanded its night-time offering with the launch of new Dream Gummies and Dream Powder, formulated without the brand’s flagship ingredient.
Nestlé overcomes infant formula recall to deliver solid Q1 growth, powered by Coffee and Confectionery
After a difficult 2025, Heineken has seen a ‘solid’ first quarter but warns of an increasingly complex and uncertain macroeconomic environment
Yakult’s latest product launch Vitals is dairy-free, dropping its patented Lactobacillus strain for the first time since the brand’s entry into Europe.
Pernod Ricard’s results reveal how the conflict could affect companies in unexpected ways
New product development
From functional sodas and iced coffee formats to high-proof tequila and design-led whisky, brands are pushing to capture new consumption occasions
Mexico is drawing billions from the world’s biggest F&B companies, but behind the investment wave sits a more complex mix of cost pressure, regulation and an increasingly competitive domestic landscape.
Aussie brand Savvy has released a ready-to-drink functional beverage targeted at reducing stress and anxiety while maintaining mental performance, which also responds to a growing need for menopause support among women.
Nestlé predicts filtered coffee will see a surge that reflects rising consumer demand for cleaner flavours and innovative brews, especially in APAC