News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
New product development
A wave of new beverage launches is landing across functional shots, RTDs, mead and premium sparkling drinks, as brands tap trends in flavour expansion, better‑for‑you formats and elevated alcohol‑free alternatives
Nestlé’s new coffee pillar brings together global power brands Nescafé, Nespresso and Starbucks. And RTD coffee will be a feature for all three...
CEO Ramon Laguarta outlines plans to reduce sugar and sodium, boost protein and fiber, and “restage” core brands to drive higher value per consumption
In a turbulent 2025, Arla’s ingredients business was the growth engine behind a record-breaking financial performance while Starbucks drinks drove branded volumes
As Coca‑Cola enters a pivotal year, the drinks giant is doubling down on digital transformation, bold innovation and a refreshed leadership vision to fuel its next decade of growth
BrewDog has appointed financial experts, AlixPartners, to explore options for the future of the business
From maintaining growth in protein and specialized nutrition to propping up plant-based and creamers, here’s what Danone must focus on
The beverage giant prepares for a change in leadership: what does the road ahead look like?
AB InBev remains confident in the fundamental strengths of the beer category: and the power of brands such as Corona and Michelob Ultra
Bill Newlands will retire in April: and Nicholas Fink will take over as the company’s next president and CEO
Heineken will cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years
Beer giant Kirin is ramping up focus on its beer and R&D businesses to drive international growth, boosting the use of new technology and localisation
Unilever enters a transition year as the company seeks to accelerate growth after its ice cream spin-off
Chobani is translating hype and scarcity economics into everyday grocery categories, reframing its Flavor Drops creamer from a staple product into a discovery-driven experience
Functional foods are often ultra-processed – but can they be clean label?
A rising star in the US canned mocktail category, Free AF is betting on a big alcohol-free future
From Peyton Manning to a polar bear, there’s plenty in store for Super Bowl LX
Australian heritage brand Brown Brothers focuses on sustainable convenience with its novel aluminium prosecco bottle
Berkshire Hathaway’s move to exit sends shockwaves through industry - what does it mean for the future of Big Food?
Coffee creamers are outperforming much of the dairy aisle – and new products keep pouring in. Where is the category headed?
Infant formula contamination recall is damaging company reputations and hitting shares
Having built the business around its core alcohol-free spirits, Lyre’s now sees RTD mocktails as a key way to tempt consumers into the category
New product development
From functional mushrooms and gut‑health postbiotics to tropical rums, mineral‑rich sparkling waters and design‑led Dry January serves. Here are the new beverage innovations
The new launch uses prebiotic fiber to help create a creamier, more luxurious brew: an innovative new take on the decaffeinated coffee category
Packed with a proprietary blend of adaptogens, nootropics and botanicals, Hiyo makes social connection the center of its brand
As the world’s leading independent non-alcoholic spirits brand, CleanCo knows just how quickly drinking trends are changing...
After a turbulent year, can Coca‑Cola turn momentum into long‑term growth?
For startup Loonen, water isn’t just water - it’s spring-sourced and filtered with an emphasis on minimizing plastic across the supply chain
Coca-Cola said to be scrapping Costa Coffee sale after months of talks with private equity bidders fall flat
Heineken has set out its strategy for success: the search is now on for someone to lead it
Heineken needs to set itself up for the future as the beer category struggles. Its strategy is to invest in innovation: so what’s brewing?
Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink will step down in May. A search for his successor is under way
Kirin’s Mercian is expanding into the US and Thailand with craft gin and shochu, citing strong demand for Japanese spirits and growing interest in Japanese cuisine
US social tonic Hiyo is setting up for a big year of retail expansion
The CPG major faces the biggest product recall in its history - and investors want answers
Finance professional turned food entrepreneur Masuma Zahara Bukhari brings an exotic flair to the fast-growing functional dairy-free category
Coca‑Cola job cuts highlight wider Big Food overhaul
Asahi makes a big move into Africa: eying up the growth potential on the continent
Protein may dominate formulations in 2026, but new trends are set to shape the year ahead
Henrique Braun will become the beverage giant’s new CEO in March next year
Executive vice president and chief operating officer Henrique Braun will take over as CEO of The Coca-Cola Company: succeeding James Quincey, who has led the drinks giant for nine years.
With tens of millions of views on TikTok, Trip has found fame with Gen Z and pioneered the calming beverages category. What are the brand’s secrets to success?
CEO James Quincey says bolt-on M&A will become a ‘bigger feature’ for Coca-Cola and the larger industry, but the timing hinges on innovation cycles and the beverage giant’s prolonged IRS dispute
Grounded in emerging science, Danone’s research and innovation team is developing nutrient-dense products tailored to every stage of the GLP-1 user journey – and meeting the needs of the broader health conscious consumer
Behind Fanta’s fizz lies Coca‑Cola’s toughest challenge: keeping one brand iconic while navigating a maze of laws, tastes and taxes worldwide
The farmer-focused vinegar-based sparkling tonic launches in 2026 at Sprouts Farmers Market
Coca-Cola has released its first ever boba product with the launch of a bubble tea-style juice: designed to deliver a unique sensorial experience
Already the dominant force in the Australian non-alcoholic cocktail market, Naked Life has teamed up with Molson Coors to replicate its success in the US
With its mission to deliver ‘real ingredients, real flavor and real fun’, the canned cocktail brand has just won the InvestBev Accelerator Pitch Day Competition and now plans to expand into new markets
Healthy beverages
New flavors, female-forward brands power energy drink company reboot