The drinking of twig tea was shown to lower fasting blood glucose to a greater extent than regular tea, according to a 12-week study conducted in Japan.
Dutch start-up Northern Wonder is combatting coffee-related deforestation with an alternative developed from non-tropical ingredients, including barley, rye, chickpea, and chicory.
By placing regenerative agriculture at the heart of coffee sourcing Nestlé hopes to support farmer livelihoods and reduce carbon emissions. We caught up with the Swiss group to find out more.
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? There’s a lot of interest in the growing low to no alcohol market – whether that’s stocking supermarket shelves or catering for non-drinkers at events. Meanwhile, readers are keen to keep up with...
Female consumers have been acknowledged as one of the next big target demographics for the alcohol industry in China, with many firms increasing their innovation focus on flavour variety expansion and ingredient localisation in hopes of tapping this relatively...
PATH, a sustainable aluminum bottled water company, has closed $30m in Series A funding to continue its mission of eliminating single-use plastic bottles from going into landfills and oceans with its 100% refillable aluminum water bottles.
Having already removed more than 16% of sugar from Australian portfolios since January 2015, a set of beverage giants (including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo) are now targeting a 25% reduction by 2025 - up from the previous target.
Independent UK chocolatiers Cocoa Canopy is upping the drinking chocolate category with a new range that crafts unique fine chocolate beads, for a superior, more intense drink.
Diageo has acquired cold brew coffee liqueur Mr Black: a fast-growing Australian brand which has already become the leading premium coffee liqueur in the US.
Multi-sensorial food experiences offer the chance for food and beverage brands to create better product experiences at a time they’re needed more than ever, FoodNavigator hears.
The UK has been pioneering the no and low alcohol category: so London's Low2No Bev show offers the perfect occasion to see how the category is evolving. From functional drinks to new tech, we take a look at some of the latest innovations in the category...
The FDA has issued a proposed rule updating the criteria for the ‘healthy’ nutrient content claim on food labels that for the first time restricts the amount of added sugar firms can include in products bearing the claim.
The acceptance of non-alcoholic alternatives is growing. And yet at formal occasions, alcohol-free consumers are still likely to find themselves with a warm glass of orange juice served at a side bar while champagne and wine flows freely for everyone...
The popularity of oat milk as a dairy-free alternative has soared over the years, prompting manufacturers to look at ways to ramp up production. A novel enzyme developed by DSM promises to improve production efficiency by reducing hydrolysis time.
Reformulation and new production development of dairy products, dried foods, bakery and snacks, along with beverages, are driving stevia growth in China and the wider Asia Pacific region, claims global ingredient firm Tate & Lyle.
Adult sodas are receiving strong retailer backing and shelf space in the APAC region on the back of the rising alcohol moderation trend, but the sector still needs to navigate serious challenges in the form of rigid consumer habits and pricing pinch points.
Functional beverage brand Recess (tagline: ‘We canned a feeling’) has picked up a flurry of new accounts for its magnesium- and adaptogen-infused Recess Mood sparkling beverage line, and predicts it will increase distribution from 4,000 to 8,000 stores...
With most consumers now horrified by excess plastic packaging, supermarket giant Tesco has scrapped multipacks completely for its own label drinks. Does this signal the beginning of the end for the multipack format?
The clean label concept involves making use of as few ingredients as possible that consumers recognize as wholesome and natural. But today, clean also means green, highlighting opportunities for ingredients and products that can deliver on that ‘better...
South Korea is looking to upgrade the local traditional liquor sector from both a regulatory and marketing perspective in order to better capitalise on the Korean Hallyu wave.
What solutions exist to reduce the amount of plastic in food and beverage packaging? How can they be sustainably disposed of? And are consumers ready to adopt them? FoodNavigator hears from Great Wrap, Huhtamaki, and Foodbytes! by Rabobank.
Could agave shortages and rising production costs stop the trending drinks in its tracks? The good news is that agave alternatives are ready to step in and fill the gap.
The US coffee market is now entering its fourth wave driven by Gen Z's 'easy-going' approach to coffee and surging demand for at-home specialty coffee drinks, according to Mintel.
As calls to lower sugar levels in food and beverages louden, formulators and brands centre their efforts on improving taste, testing and technology in sugar-reduced products.
AINIA, the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology, and Productos Lácteos Romar embark on a new project to turn citrus, watermelon and kaki waste into functional food items.
Cutting the amount of sugar in our diet continues to be a priority for many consumers. With experts insisting the sugar reduction trend isn’t coming off the boil, FoodNavigator asks what ingredients are shaping the future of sugar reformulation.
Held every four years, beverage trade show drinktec serves as the launchpad for many innovations. We put the spotlight on just some of the processing and packaging innovations showcased in Munich this month.
Curbing consumption of sugary beverages and sweet baked goods could take center-stage in future obesity-fighting campaigns while chocolate and confections move to the wings after new research from Georgetown University reveals the former are more likely...
Tequila, mezcal and whiskey are booming in the on-premise. John Barrett, Chief Commercial Officer at Pernod Ricard USA, looks at the trends as the channel continues to recover from the pandemic.
The juice industry in the Middle East is being driven by demands for no added sugar products in the wake of rising health consciousness and government ‘sin taxes’, along with major brand efforts to make them affordable to the mass market.
CPG companies and retailers should brace for softer sales in 2023 by leaning into the strategies they used during peak-pandemic as the US tiptoes around a recession and the shields protecting consumers from feeling the full brunt of the current economic...
Regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with higher mortality from certain cancers, partially mediated through obesity, according to a study by researchers at the American Cancer Society.
A ‘potential direct’ link between artificial sweetener intake and increased cardiovascular disease risk has been suggested by researchers, but industry is fighting back: “There is no causal evidence that low/no calorie sweeteners could increase the risk...
Tetra Pak is testing a fibre-based barrier to replace the conventional aluminium layer on its aseptic carton packaging in a bid to slash carbon emissions while still maintaining shelf life.
Brook + Whittle has launched a novel type of recyclable shrink sleeve that provides opacity, allowing manufacturers to switch to more widely-recyclable plastic packaging without fear of light oxidation.
The Coca-Cola Co.’s decision early in the pandemic to dramatically restructure, including consolidating 17 business units into nine, laying off thousands of employees and discontinuing a slew of SKUs, may have appeared “slightly quick off the middle,”...
Packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki is investing in the sustainable packaging fund established by Emerald Technology Ventures. The hope is to uncover ‘next generation sustainable packaging solutions’.
Asahi has highlighted plans to focus more strongly on its canned beer and healthier innovation businesses as it braces itself for cost pressures in Japan from October.
Without the resources or knowledge to strategize, create, mint and distribute an NFT collection, smaller brands still remain intimidated by the idea. But NFT agency Myntr likens the ascension of NFTs to that of eCommerce: initially used by big brands...
The cost of living is impacting most households - so why is premiumisation rising? Product intelligence platform Vypr reveals some of the insights from its latest consumer survey.
Nestlé is dipping a toe into the increasingly crowded but still highly fragmented and nascent animal-free dairy category by teaming with startup Perfect Day to use synthetic biology to create a milk-like beverage from genetically engineered microflora...
North Carolina based Elo Life Systems aims to commercialize a new natural high-intensity sweetener “inspired by monk fruit” in 2025 that boasts a “cleaner” taste profile, more affordable price tag, and a higher sweetness intensity than monk fruit extracts...
