The grand old man of soft drinks in Southeast Asia is facing a year fraught with challenges, but the way it has been preparing for a new sugar tax stands it in good stead for its implementation later this year.
"We are all ready to rock 'n' roll," said Bennett Neo on being installed by Thai Beverage as general director of Sabeco. Given that the Vietnamese brewer contributed almost half of its parent’s revenues in the first financial quarter...
Malaysia has announced the postponement of its sugar tax implementation date by three months, as well as an increase in the sugar content limit for milk-based beverages.
The European Commission has ruled that tonic water brands can continue to use the term ‘tonic’ on their products, assuring manufacturers that the term will not be linked to health claims.
Philadelphia-based La Colombe Coffee Roasters debuted a Shandy-inspired RTD coffee collection last summer with Lemonade and Grapefruit. At Expo West in Anaheim last week it previewed a Cherry flavor, launching summer 2019.
GEA has partnered with Gipsy Hill Brewing Company, in London, to install its Plug & Win centrifuge, which separates beer from unwanted solids such as yeast and trub.
Chinese consumers still prefer premium products as opposed to those making sustainability claims, in contrast to many other markets worldwide, according to analysis from insights provider Lumina Intelligence.
Lemon, orange and grapefruit are citrus staples - but what about pomelo, calamansi and yuzu? Kerry takes a look at where beverage flavours could go in 2019 and beyond.
Coca-Cola Amatil will use 100% sustainable sugar in its entire Australian non-alcoholic drinks range, and has yet more sustainable initiatives up its sleeve.
The Portman Group, the UK’s alcohol marketing watchdog, has updated its code for naming, packaging and promoting alcoholic drinks, seeking to strike ‘the right balance between protection and creative freedom’.
Chanmé Frosé is gearing up for summer in the US with expansion of its ready-to-drink frosé pouches -- a frozen rosé wine that promotes portability often lost in the wine category. And the brand believes natural flavors and good wine will be the key to...
Malt Products Corporation (MPC), which manufactures malted barley extract and sweeteners, has seen increasing demand for non-GMO and natural, nutritious ingredients.
Cottage industry promises to become billion dollar market
A farmhouse in northern Malaysia is the starting point for Izzy Nezs as it sets out to build a market for its bird’s nests outside the country and especially in Muslim-majority markets.
The High End – AB InBev’s division for craft and specialty brands – saw revenues grow 18.3% in 2018. And AB InBev says such brands are becoming an essential part of its growth plans, being well positioned to capitalize on the premiumization trend.
Nestlé is launching a new variety of Nesquik in Europe. In a move indicative of its global commitments on single-use plastics, Nestlé is rolling Nesquik All Natural out in an innovative new paper packaging material that is plastic-free and fully recyclable.
Stella Artois is expanding its cider portfolio in the US with a new wine spritzer alternative, made from a blend of apples and hibiscus flavors. It’s the first nationwide ‘liquid innovation’ from the brand since 2013.
Approximately 8% of AB InBev’s global beer volumes now come from no and low alcohol beers, as the world’s largest brewer works towards its goal of 20% by 2025. "We're committed to leading innovation in this space," it says.
Búho Soda is Mexico's first all-natural, low-sugar soft drink made using locally-sourced ingredients, according to its manufacturer - and inspiration came from the country's booming craft beer movement, the start-up founder says.
Yili has partially switched from carton to PET bottles investing in three aseptic lines from Sidel including its Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis for dry preform sterilisation.
From farms in Brazil to supermarket shelves in the Netherlands, blockchain technology has enabled Albert Heijn to enhance traceability and transparency across its orange juice supply chain.
After 2018 kicked off the popularity of wine-inspired ciders with rosé ciders, prosécco is now poised to be the next big trend. Crispin Cider Co. joins Woodchuck Hard Cider and Wyder’s Cider by debuting a new ‘pearsecco’ flavor.
AB InBev is predicting strong revenue growth for FY19, saying that a strong brand portfolio and category expansion will drive the company forward. And the brewer says there is 'a significant opportunity' for premium brands to spur growth around...
Nitro cold brew coffee brand Rise Brewing Co. has announced a partnership with USA Surfing and USA Climbing ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In furthers Rise’s mission to ramp up national distribution and recognition.
Personalisation in drinks has been talked about for years: yet we’re only now starting to see fully tailorable liquids and the era of truly personalised ‘drinks on demand’ and ‘drinks as a service’ is still emerging.
The wine industry is shaping up to be more transparent and international than ever in 2019. Consumers want more local, sustainably sourced wines, but at the same time they are expanding their palates to newcomers on the market from places like Bulgaria,...
A no deal Brexit would create added red tape for the wine industry: generating more than 600,000 additional forms and costing the wine industry £70m ($93m), according to the UK's wine association. Ultimately this could lead to increased prices for...
Delegate registration is now open for the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore, with speakers already confirmed from global food giant Nestlé, nutraceutical innovators BioCeuticals, cell-based protein pioneers Shiok Meats, and cannabidiol leader...
Middle Eastern mineral water giant Agthia Group is focusing on functional benefits with its latest product launches, with intentions to expand further into the APAC market.
Functional drinks currently represent a small slice of Brazil's non-alcoholic beverage market but recent regulatory change should encourage innovation and growth, says the president of Brazil's Association for Soft Drinks and Non-Alcoholic Beverages...
Ardagh Group says ‘the sustainability agenda has intensified in Europe’ and it will support its growth with differentiated premium and sustainable packaging.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Consumer Federation of America (CFA), and National Consumers League (NCL) say that alcohol labeling changes proposed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TBB) 'fall dramatically short...
Chocolate milk outperformed a commercial sports drink in a study looking at strength gains in adolescent athletes. But study—set up as a field trial—also highlighted the difficulties of translating lab results to the real world.
Coca-Cola is interested in future LED developments after partnering with Berlin-based Inuru, Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) to launch a limited edition light up bottle label campaign.
PepsiCo boasts 22 billion-dollar brands, with its portfolio including flagship drinks Pepsi, Gatorade and Tropicana. But what’s next? Having taken over the reins as CEO from Indra Nooyi in October, Ramon Laguarta sets out his strategic vision of what...
Danone Waters Brazil has launched 4U, a range of premium carbonated juices and flavored teas to meet demand for healthy, natural beverages in the country.
Bartek Ingredients, which produces malic and fumaric acid for beverages, confectionery and baked goods, has completed a 4,000 ton/year capacity increase of its malic acid production facilities, in Canada.
