The death of premiumisation?
Inflation is shaking up how much consumers are prepared to pay.
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Staying in is the new going out
Inflation is pushing more people to drink at home - and opening up unexpected opportunities for alcohol brands
Could the World Cup open up a unique opportunity for alcohol-free?
With matches in Europe running late into the night, consumers will be looking for alternatives to alcohol
5 top tips for beverage flavour innovation
Whether it’s in non-alc or alcohol, flavour is what tempts consumers to try new beverages and keeps them coming back for more...
GLP-1 marketing messages: Friend or foe?
Is GLP-1 messaging a golden ticket to sales success - or does it risk alienating other consumers?
The world’s top alcohol brands
Kantar BrandZ reveals which brands dominate the global beverage alcohol market
What makes the best alcohol brands stand out?
Kantar BrandZ’s rankings shows a 7% decline in value of the world’s top 20 alcohol brands. So what’s the key to building a powerful brand in this new era?
Confectionery trends: Balancing better-for-you trends and indulgence
Can candy revive RTD tea?
Candy-inspired nostalgia could give RTD tea a much-needed spark, as brands like Ryl Tea use confectionery flavors to attract younger, health-conscious consumers into the category
Energy drink trends: US startup PHX blends hydration and energy
Florida-based functional drinks firm PHX has launched a hydration-energy drink designed to meet growing demand for multifunctional beverages
Young and sweet: Apple cider vinegar reinvented as RTD drinks
Shandong-based Lv Jie launches RTD apple cider vinegar with apple juice and prebiotics – a younger, tastier makeover to attract younger consumers
The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?
AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce
Is shrinkflation illegal now?
A recent court case involving Mondelēz suggests FMCGs could be penalised for reducing pack sizes. But is this really the case?
Why coffee is make-or-break for alt dairy
To appeal to coffee aficionados, alt dairy brands must prove barista-level functionality, compete on taste and flavour innovation, and look beyond sustainability
RTD alcohol: Why the exciting, fast-moving, and chaotic category is the one to watch
RTD alcohol remains a bright spot in today’s difficult alcohol market
It’s time to stop painting Gen Z as teetotal
At 15% ABV, BuzzBallz shows Gen Z still has plenty of appetite for alcohol. And it’s not the only brand finding success with this demographic
The brands making clean alcohol a reality - and how they’re doing it
Demand for clean label has finally reached the alcohol category: but what does that mean in practice?
How RTD is unlocking new opportunities in dairy
From cold coffee to protein shakes, ready-to-drink is emerging as a winning format for dairy brands
GLP-1s and anhedonia: the death of dopamine snacking
The emergence of ‘Ozempic personality’ is intensifying questions about how GLP-1s are changing cravings, impulse eating and reward-seeking behaviour
The functional beverage checklist
From flavour and functionality to fun: here are the five crucial areas every functional beverage must address
Will cocoa alts ever be sexy? Hershey backlash opens the debate
As cocoa markets fluctuate, Hershey’s controversy shows that while alt-chocolate is advancing fast, taste and transparency remain make-or-break for consumers
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Going for red: Ocean Spray taps health and visual appeal to localise in China
Cranberry specialist Ocean Spray is leveraging multiple health benefits and bright red red visual appeal to tailor products for China, aligning innovation with local tastes
How the global vineyard map is being reshaped
Climate change is hitting vineyards around the world - but there remain surprising pockets of growth
Route to growth: Philippines sets aside $40.6m for farm-to-market roads to boost coffee production
The Philippine government sets aside PHP2.5bn (US$40.6m) for farm-to-market roads that open access to 29,000 hectares to boost coffee production as it shifts towards high-value crop exports.
WALOVI taps food-as-medicine trend to grow in Saudi and beyond
China’s WALOVI is seeking growth globally in markets from the Middle East to Africa for its traditional herbal teas
Wine consumption declines: but enters new period of reconfiguration
Wine consumers are changing
Big Food’s leadership crisis: Why CEOs are falling faster than ever
C-suite exits are mounting across Big Food, but behind the scandals lies a deeper performance and innovation problem
Keep it simple: Why functional beverages are in danger of overwhelming consumers
With so many choices, could consumers be put off the category entirely?
Can coffee weather the storm?
Extreme climate events are now a huge challenge for the coffee industry.
Consumers don’t care about regenerative agriculture - yet
Sustainability may be slipping down the consumer agenda, but brands can still spark interest in regenerative agriculture
Chewable beauty: Convenience meets functionality in amazake jelly sticks
Snack brand Hananomi transforms the traditional amazake drink into convenient jelly strips to boost gut and skin health for busy consumers
The snack barometer: The Iran conflict and the limits of consumer resilience
Food companies are becoming some of the clearest observers of the economic fallout from the Iran conflict as fuel volatility, inflation fears and changing spending habits begin reshaping behaviour across the supermarket aisle
From clicks to cart: Online grocery drives the next wave of growth
As omnichannel shopping becomes the norm, ecommerce, retail media and retailer apps are reshaping how and where grocery growth happens
Grocers scale private label portfolios with protein, fiber claims
New launches from Kroger, Meijer, AWG and Natural Grocers highlight health benefits as Walmart overhauls Great Value
Beyond chatbots: How agentic AI can boost productivity and decision-making in food
More autonomous, flexible forms of AI are being rolled out by the biggest names in the business, from Nestlé to Danone
5 food and drink innovations shaping the industry’s next growth wave
Smart insight is driving innovation to the next level, whether it’s how to better tap into GLP-1 nutrition or the rise of frozen snacks, manufacturers are getting clever
10 CEO scandals that shook food and drink
Amid a wave of high‑profile CEO changes in food and drink, we reflect on the biggest leadership controversies of the past 50 years
Creating the next generation of beverages: 3 top tips for brand builders
How can brands push boundaries, carve out categories, and stand out from the crowd?
10 top trends in functional beverages
Gut health, energy and relaxation are booming: but what else are consumers looking for in functional beverages and how can brands meet their needs?
From coffee to soda: How protein is making waves in beverage innovation
Drinks are a new frontier for protein innovation
Celeb power: The new essential in beverage innovation?
Celebrity beverage brands are everywhere. Has celeb power become key to success in today’s market?
The next matcha? Ube surges in popularity
Health, clean-label status and recognisability have made the ingredient stand out
How fibre went from forgotten nutrient to consumer obsession
Once dismissed as dull, fibre is now reshaping global food and drink innovation
Nestlé’s 5-point turnaround plan targets leaner growth under new CEO
Coffee, petcare, nutrition and snacks take center stage as CEO rolls out five-part turnaround plan and trims workforce.
Cracking TikTok: What FMCGs need to do to win
There’s real opportunity for FMCGs to sell big on TikTok - with the right tips and tricks on-hand
10 iconic food and drink brands that flopped worldwide
From New Coke to Crystal Pepsi, even the biggest brands can fail fast
Widening the appeal of non-alcoholic drinks
Fancy mocktails can be found in the US’ most vibrant cities: but how can non-alcohol alternatives win over consumers nationwide?
What’s the outlook for craft beer in 2026?
While US craft beer volumes were down in 2025, brewers are finding pockets of growth
Functional beverages: The 5 overarching trends defining the next generation of drinks
What are the forces shaping the functional drinks of the future?
The billion dollar beverage opportunity
Non-alcohol beer, wine and spirits have now hit a billion dollars in US off-premise sales alone
PepsiCo proves new playbook works as price cuts and innovation drive sales
Price cuts, cleaner ingredients and bold flavors drove Q1 gains for PepsiCo as consumers seek affordability, function and comfort