Results from a review and meta-analysis on the effects tea catechins on influenza and other upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) reveals “significant preventative effects.”
People who consume red wine between one to more than five glasses a week had a 10 to 17% lower risk in contracting COVID-19, but beer drinkers had a heightened risk, according to a recent study.
Monster Beverage Corporation will acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective LLC, a craft beer and hard seltzer company for $330m, providing a springboard for the energy drink giant into the alcoholic beverage category.
The no and low alcohol category continues to outperform full-alcohol and is increasing its share of the total beverage alcohol market, according to new research from IWSR.
The pandemic has left a “lasting impression on consumer behaviour, particularly in relation to food and beverage choices”, reckons Innova Market Insights, which has revealed personal health and the environment as its top trends of 2022.
Synergy Flavours has unveiled new extracts and flavour solutions for the “booming” low and no alcohol category. The range includes bitters, fermented notes, gin, pink gin, aperitif and rum flavours, alongside extracts that deliver warmth, such as scotch...
The gut health brand, perhaps best known for its two-in-one capsules containing probiotics that float inside plant-based omega oil (Ahiflower), has now entered the functional beverage category with the launch of Inner Immune.
Molson Coors Beverage Company will stop production of its Saint Archer brand and sell its San Diego-based brewery and taproom to Kings & Convicts Brewing Co., which owns the Ballast Point brand.
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has completed, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Coca-Cola HBC Holdings BV, the acquisition of approximately 52.7% of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt S.A.E. (CCBCE).
Global beverage giant Suntory Group is strengthening its 2030 water stewardship ambitions, including doubling its target to reduce water intensity in its owned plants.
Hard seltzer flavors will evolve with smoky profiles and fresh spins on traditional flavors; while premiumization and sustainability will drive the direction of the category in 2022. That’s according to Amy Walberg, founder, owner and CEO of PRESS Premium...
With more glasses of English Sparkling wine enjoyed over Christmas than ever before, could 2022 be the year that English wine breaks into the mainstream? Jamie Williams, a member of the British Guild of Beer Writers and Managing Partner of London independent...
Better Juice said products made using its enzymatic sugar reduction technology are due to hit shelves in less than six months, following the completion of its first commercial deal with a US West Coast-based juice manufacturer.
After founding and building DavidsTea to a $200m business that went public in 2015 before leaving the company in 2016, David Segal is at it again with the launch of Firebelly Tea, which aims to make the category more modern, fun and accessible.
The Coca-Cola Company has signed a brand authorization agreement with Constellation Brands Inc. to launch Fresca Mixed, a line of full-flavored, spirit-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails in the US.
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) — drawing on its staff and consumer survey data — has published its forecast of food trends for the upcoming year.
A review concludes that the quality of evidence to support the effectiveness of clove extract, red ginseng and Korean pear juice as hangover cures is low with more rigorous scientific exploration required.
Pete Martin, Regulatory Director at UK product information specialist, Ashbury, breaks down the labelling laws for the sector, and shares his future predictions for the category.
Global beer brand Corona is launching Corona Sunbrew 0.0%: with the non-alcoholic beer containing 30% of the daily value of vitamin D in a 330ml serving.
SIG has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Pactiv Evergreen Inc.'s Asia Pacific Fresh operations (Evergreen Asia) for an enterprise value of $335m.
From manuka honey to peanut butter and fermented kelp drinks, New Zealand has announced new investment projects related to the research or creation of new functional food products.
A collection of alcohol alternative brands have created the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA) in the US: noting ‘one of the largest cultural shifts in decades’ as American consumers become increasingly interested in mindful drinking. The...
Wine giant Penfolds has turned to high-tech sensory upgrades in its Singapore in-store displays as it strives to drive sales in the absence of wine sampling opportunities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
