In an industry first, food-grade PET plastic bottles produced entirely from enzymatically recycled plastic have been developed for brands Perrier, Orangina, and Pepsi Max.
The China authorities have proposed a set of regulations to better distinguish so-called ‘solid beverages’ from infant formula and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs).
The bottled water division of Nestlé says that from 2025 onwards, it will help nature retain more water than its business uses in its operations. FoodNavigator finds out what this means in practice.
Wildland Coffee has launched its first product, coffee in a tea bag, targeting outdoor enthusiasts and potentially, the broader audience of on-the-go consumers who may not have the time nor access to coffee-making equipment while on the move.
Suntory has implemented a new Internet of Things (IoT) system at its bottled water plant in Japan’s Nagono Prefecture, which is said to rapidly speed-up troubleshooting procedures.
Global food giants Nestle and Tyson Foods have joined supermarkets and food and environmental scientists to form a new non-profit organisation that will issue front-of-pack environmental scores on food products throughout Europe.
To the best of its knowledge, Big Drop Brewing Co is the first company in the world to dedicate itself to alcohol-free beer. We catch up with founder and CEO Rob Fink to talk all things ‘low and no’.
Artificial sweeteners may turn healthy gut bacteria into harmful microbes that can damage the intestine and cause a number of infections including blood poisoning, according to UK scientists.
Stevia-sweetened zero-calorie beverage brand Zevia – which first hit the market in 2007 – enjoyed a stellar year in 2020, increasing net sales by 29% YoY to $110m, while increasing gross margins from 43% to 45%, according to a prospectus released ahead...
Coffee compounds that include caffeine, chlorogenic acid, kahweol and cafestol, may contribute in reducing the risk of developing chronic liver disease, according to UK researchers.
The Asia Pacific juice industry is striving to be more than just an alternative to carbonated soft drinks by responding to increasing demands for functional, value-added and better-for-you products in the region.
COVID-19 changed how consumers eat and shop. But as much of the world unlocks and we emerge into the ‘new normal’ of a post-COVID era, what trends will stick?
As nitro infusion is bringing a whole new selection of coffee products for drinkers looking for a novel approach to caffeine, Rise Brewing Co. explains how is using nitrogen to optimise taste and texture.
Cans are proving popular in drinks packaging thanks to their recyclability, expansion beyond the carbonated market; and cost-effective production runs.
As consumers today want health, immunity and digestive benefits from their beverage formulations, we explore with leading brands and industry experts the key considerations, conditions and techniques for manufacturing functional drinks.
Cambridge University spinoff Xampla is reorganising plant proteins to develop biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastics. FoodNavigator catches up with Marc Rodríguez Garcia, Co-founder and Head of R&D, to find out how nature is inspiring the...
By Callum Saunders, head of planning at ZEAL Creative
Today's brands are expected to have a purpose. So how should marketers approach this as they look to build brands? Callum Saunders at ZEAL Creative takes a look in this guest article.
Physical health benefits associated with reduced alcohol consumption is helping drive demand for ‘low to no’. But could there also be something more holistic at play?
Sales of non-alcoholic beverages last year rose across categories, including segments that were stubbornly flat pre-pandemic, as consumers looked for ways to recreate at home beverage rituals they once enjoyed while dining out or on-the-go, according...
Princes has finished the first phase of a £60m investment in its Cardiff soft drinks factory – the largest spend on that division, which will take the company into new markets.
For consumers, the biggest barriers to buying products in the low and no alcohol category are that they are often considered too expensive or poor value for money; while a number of consumers report they struggle to find a selection of such products....
By Ignacio Gavilan, Director of Sustainability, Consumer Goods Forum
There are times when the challenge of plastic waste seems so immense and so intractable that solutions feel difficult to find. More than 60 percent of plastics end up in a landfill or the natural environment. Millions of tonnes of plastic waste spill...
Cactus water brand Pricklee is carving out a spot in the plant water category largely dominated by coconut water with a product it says delivers a more approachable taste profile, with half the sugar and calories than leading coconut water brands.
What is on the inside is what matters to most consumers when it comes to food and beverages, according to research from the International Food Information Council released yesterday that found Americans are paying more attention to ingredient lists than...
Ocean Spray has hired former Coca-Cola Company vice president & general manager of its multi-billion-dollar water portfolio, Celina Li, to lead the cranberry cooperative's international expansion efforts and global business-to-business ingredients...
Coca-Cola Japan has developed a barley tea, green tea and coffee freeze-dried cube under the 1,2,CUBE brand to bring an innovative, convenient, and environmentally friendly solution to the instant beverage market.
Ingredient suppliers have identified four key trends that are driving beverage innovation in Asia-Pacific, namely non-dairy, low sugar, functional and sustainability.
Spain’s Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has reiterated advice to reduce energy drink consumption especially among minors due to caffeine’s effect on sleep and the cardiovascular system.
South Korea consumers are drinking more alcohol alone at home amid COVID-19, a trend which has driven fruit wine imports up but not managed to stop a downward slope for imported beers.
French investment firm Roquette Ventures (part of ingredients company Roquette Group), which supports start-ups in the food, nutrition, and health markets, is looking to scale up production of plant protein sweeteners made using precision fermentation.
'Clean label' is not a new idea - but 2021 research shows consumers have become even more attentive to product formulation, writes Will Cowling of FMCG Gurus in this guest article.
By Prodromos Nikolaidis, Group Coffee Director, Coca-Cola HBC
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company was the first Coca-Cola bottler to bring a new range of Costa Coffee products to market at scale last year. So how did it do this during the pandemic? Prodromos Nikolaidis, Group Coffee Director, Coca-Cola HBC, explains...
Spring water business Berrington Water recently launched Re:Water, a drinks brand that comes in a re-usable bottle made from 100% recycled aluminium and which is itself 100% recyclable. We caught up with Re:Water co-founder and Berrington Water Director...
Tony’s Chocolonely has announced a new collaboration beer with BrewDog, the world’s first carbon negative brewer, as it continues to disrupt the chocolate industry and ‘make the world a better place, one beer and one bar at a time’.
Craft sparkling water brand Aura Bora has raised $2m in a seed round to support the company's latest chapter of growth, which includes expansion into 7-Eleven, Sprouts, Whole Foods Pacific Northwest, and Fresh Thyme, as well as its new online subscription...
Corona says it has become the first global beverage brand with a net zero plastic footprint, meaning the brand recovers more plastic from the environment than it releases.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 is one week away! The leading event for the the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
Low2NoBev – a trade event dedicated to low and no alcohol drinks – opens its doors this week: showcasing more than 150 brands and offering unique insights into the growing category.