A meta-analysis has found that a 10% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has cut down purchases and consumption by an average of 10% in places where a tax has been introduced, according to researchers from the University of Otago in Wellington, New...
From consumer digital engagement to reverse writing on packaging which appears left to right on selfies, Christopher Houghton, brand innovation and packaging, Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) highlights the five areas to ensure ‘Context is King’.
The first ever artificial intelligence analysis of 5mn hectares of Australian vineyards using satellite imagery has found that the total number of vine rows will wrap around the world 11 times.
Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent even among healthy Taiwanese without chronic kidney disease, but tea consumption may help to combat the issue, according to a community-based cohort study.
New York Label & Box Company provides packaging to companies in the Cosmetic, Health, Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Vitamin and Nutraceutical industries.
US adults are drinking less and picking up low ABV drinks or alcohol alternatives. Cannabis is potentially the biggest market looking to snap up that audience, but can alcohol be replaced?
Irish-headquartered food company Kerry Group has inaugurated its new facility in India, which when fully operational, will support 300 new jobs, however, the group's consumer foods division, Kerry Foods, is to close its site in Burton in the UK with...
PepsiCo Latin America is launching its 'Recycling with Purpose' program by rolling out Ecoins in Peru, a virtual currency that offers consumers discounts for recyclable waste.
Tea plantations in Rwanda face a changing climate: and future conditions will be different to the environment tea is planted in today. But by planning ahead, the tea industry can respond and adapt to ensure it is still thriving decades from now.
Should you utter the word brandy in some gentile Asian setting, the chances are someone will correct you. “Do you mean cognac, old chap?” they might put it, pointedly. “Isn’t brandy something cheap the English drink?”
The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere is June 21, and the alcoholic beverage industry in the US is ready with a bevy of seasonal launches, promotional campaigns and refreshed packaging.
Non-alcoholic beers offer an alternative to traditional alcoholic beers as consumers seek to moderate their alcohol intake. But it isn’t a case of choosing one or the other: Anheuser-Busch sees an increasing number of consumers mix both types into their...
The US craft beer market has matured, with growth slowing and an increasing number of breweries closing their doors. And yet there are still indications of future growth: with a number of new entities obtaining permits with the intention of opening up...
The sale of cannabis beverages in Canada is anticipated to start in mid-December this year, says Health Canada, with a greater variety of products emerging in 2020.
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that a collagen drink advertisement is in breach of marketing communication codes for making anti-ageing and wrinkle-reducing claims.
Coca-Cola brands Honest Tea, Glacéau Smartwater and Chaudfontaine mineral water will all be sold in 100% rPET bottles in Europe by 2020, replacing 9,000 tonnes of virgin plastic.
Indian start-up Kefir Culture is aiming to improve public health and targeting local expansion with its own twist on kefir, a traditional fermented beverage known for its gut health benefits.
Latin American and Caribbean countries are the biggest consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juices in the world, according to a recent study.
Australian firm MOJO Kombucha’s pledge to authenticity and no artificial sweeteners are what have helped it grow from a small family business to becoming a major name in the country, and recently being acquired by beverage giant Coca-Cola, according to...
As The Coca-Cola Company broadens its portfolio, it sees ‘tremendous opportunity’ in coffee: outlining plans for RTD drinks, packaged coffee for the home, and on-the-go occasions through its acquisition of Costa coffee.
A warm summer has led to a ‘superb vintage’ for New Zealand’s wine industry, according to New Zealand Winegrowers, although it also marks the third year of smaller-than-expected harvests.
Investment in packaging innovations will help Tetra Pak achieve its goal of having all packaging made from renewable or recycled packaging, as well as being fully recyclable, according to the company.
More consumers are prioritizing authentic, local food and drink when they travel, and are keen to experience global flavors at home as well. At IFT 2019, international fusion was on display with unique ingredient innovations.
The past year has been tough for the Chinese wine market – imported volumes decreased 8% marking the first decline in five years – while consumers are drinking less frequently. But that’s not the whole story. While the market is maturing, it’s also changing...
The low and no alcohol beer category is growing. And while a desire to reduce alcohol consumption is attracting consumers to the category, this is not the only driver.
BioZen, which claims to be the first company to make kombucha in Brazil, is launching fruit kefir. We talked to its co-founder about low-sugar drinks, gut health and reaching male consumers.
At IFT last week, Synergy Flavors debuted a new line of Synergy Pure Hop Essences as an alternative to traditional dry hopping. The water soluble ingredients are designed for beer, but can also be used with soft drinks like sparkling water, kombucha and...
The rich profile of bioactive components found in tomato juice is the 'likely' link to its strong link to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, say researchers.
Turmeric-ginger beverage brand Jiang Yeah Yeah (Grandpa Ginger) has hit sales growth of some 80% across nine months after going viral in Malaysia – and it has plans to go much further.
The world’s top 100 fastest-growing spirits brands grew collectively by 11% last year, compared to total category growth of 0.8%, according to the latest figures from the IWSR.
On its 50th anniversary in business, Bartek Ingredients debuted a brand relaunch at the 2019 Institute of Food Technologists show (IFT) in New Orleans. The Canada-based company manufactures malic and fumaric acid for use in beverages and confectionery.
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) has released a new report on machinery and automation trends among breweries and distilleries, who are scaling back on production goals and diversifying offerings to stay competitive.
A startup founder who battled to bring his brand from near failure to international success in just three years has revealed his insight into the world of health food and drink entrepreneurship.
UK soft drinks company A.G. Barr has announced a minority interest investment in new business start-up Elegantly Spirited Limited, the owner of zero proof spirit brand STRYYK.
Australian researcher looks for science in natural remedies
Coffee farmers could be so much wealthier if only they could realise the full value of the berries they grow, says the Australian scientist whose mission is to help them do that.
