Natural source water brand Highland Spring is trialing a 100% rPET bottle in the UK, and will use the trial to gain insight into consumer perception of recycled plastics.
Beer is all about natural ingredients: and that’s something the industry needs to emphasize in order to appeal to today’s consumers, says AB InBev CEO Carlos Brito. And beer also needs to learn from wine and highlight its connections to agriculture and...
The European soft drinks industry makes a 'strong contribution' to the European economy, generating €185bn ($218bn) in revenue and supporting 1.7 million jobs across the supply chain, according to a study released by UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe....
Beer has a strong cultural heritage – and brewers have developed successful business models to allow them to grow and thrive - but this won’t be enough to assure the future of the category. Brewers will need to focus increasingly on the key trends valued...
Juice made from fruits of chayote is extremely high in vitamin C and antioxidants and can have an appealing taste profile if blended with stevia and pineapple juice, a study suggests.
Single use plastics are under global scrutiny, and brands are moving towards more sustainable formats. However, brands will need to work closely with coding and marking experts to ensure packaging remains robust and fit for use, according to Videojet...
Governments should take greater responsibility for the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), prioritise health services accordingly and collaborate with industry to find solutions… but not necessarily impose sugar taxes, according to an expert panel...
Not technically an herbal tea and not a soda, Petal identifies itself as sparkling botanical blend carving out a new space for itself in the world of better-for-you beverages.
Beer drinkers globally are seeking quality over quantity, evidenced by continued growth in premium, super-premium and craft categories; while an increasing number of health-conscious consumers are turning to low and no alcohol varieties.
The AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) kicked off its first American Summit June 4, announcing it is expanding in Asia after launching its first Chinese language website.
Malibu has changed the way it approaches its marketing over the last few years working on ‘an influencer market approach’ where it works with people to promote the brand on social media.
Self-heating beverage packaging firm HeatGenie has closed a $6m funding round led by ARTIS Labs with additional financing from Almanac Investments and private investors as it gears up to launch with some high profile partners this year.
Bottled water is the No.1 beverage product in the US (by volume) for the second year running, while carbonated soft drinks sales continue to decline, according to new figures from the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) and Beverage Marketing...
Sustainability spotlight: ‘Our bigger mission is to make the whole brewing industry more sustainable’
A Finnish craft brewery hopes to go beyond carbon neutral to become carbon negative – removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere rather than simply offsetting emissions – with the broader mission of inspiring the whole brewing industry to become more...
