Bananas offer flavor and nutrition to consumers, and Banana Water is tapping into its global popularity through its RTD beverage using only the fruit, Rich Roth, operations assistant, FruitaBio, explained to FoodNavigator-USA at Natural Products Expo...
Once Upon a Farm’s A2/A2 Whole Milk Shakes and Smoothies launch leverages the company’s established presence in plant-based children’s nutrition and responsible ingredient sourcing, the company’s C-suite team explained to FoodNavigator-USA during the...
Uncle Matt's is innovating outside orange juice – including in teas and workout wellness shots - to grow its brand as citrus greening continues to pressure supply chains and a cure for the tree disease might remain years away.
Keurig Dr. Pepper unveiled plastic-free single-serve coffee pods, K-Rounds, and Altra Brewer machine, along with its QuickChill technology for cold coffee to “meet the evolving and varied needs of consumers who love coffee," Phil Drapeau, SVP, Future...
Brands that want to lead the next generation of functional beverages need to stop thinking about following the big trends: and instead set their sights on niche – but highly loyal – consumers. How do you identify these areas - and successfully build a...
Energy drink Celsius has seen sales rocket over the last few years - and it's on a trajectory for further growth. From gaining loyal consumers to international expansion plans, CEO John Fieldly reveals the brand’s secrets to success.
In a case that has revolved around the definition of ‘beer’, a US appeals court has ruled that Constellation Brands may continue selling Corona and Modelo branded hard seltzers.
In the last five years, European policymakers have been focused on creating healthier food systems and addressing some of the issues related to the fragmentation of food policies across the EU Single Market. One important policy initiative was the European...
Pickle Juice’s research-backed proprietary blend of acetic acid and natural ingredients was developed to relieve muscle cramping quickly, while tasting like pickles without having anything “to do with pickles,” Fillip Keuppens, the company’s EVP, explained...
Functional food brands face a range of challenges, from taste to health claims, in order to get their products to appeal to consumers, and educate them about product potential.
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and Companhia Cacique de Café Solúvel (Cacique) have signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Cacique shares by LDC.
On a trajectory to become one of PepsiCo’s next billion-dollar brands, bubly has been making a splash as a fun-loving sparkling water brand. New launch bubly burst is set to expand the brand’s appeal by tapping into a market of consumers looking for stronger...
A food additive petition submitted by the Environmental Defense Fund, et al is calling on the FDA to remove methylene chloride, among three other solvents, from the most commonly used decaffeinated coffee known as European Method decaf, a move that the...
Japan-headquartered Aiya is looking to seize growth opportunities in the Middle East, where the matcha market is still in its infancy and has significant room for expansion.
German firm Haus Rabenhorst is looking to capitalise on the functional beverages trend with its range of nutrient-enriched juices, amid growing interest among consumers in Asia and Middle East.
Human activity has significantly altered the freshwater cycle. But is this change reversible, and if not, what does it mean for the future of food and water supplies?
Exposure to BPA, used to make epoxy resins to form protective coatings for food and beverage cans, has been linked to increased childhood obesity risks.
Non-alcoholic beverages were on full display at Natural Products Expo West 2024 last week, as hop-heavy brands like Hoplark, H2OPS, and Lagunitas shared how they are tapping into consumer demands for bold and interesting flavors.
The UK is to lift the current import tariff on California prune juice as it continues to navigate trade deals with its partners in the Indo-Pacific bloc.
The gut health trend is one of the single biggest changes to hit the food and drinks industry in recent decades. So what are gut-loving consumers buying and what gut-friendly products will we see next?
Beer drinkers in Asia are steadily following the European trend of increasingly seeking low-carbohydrate products, opening new opportunities for brands in the premium drinks segment.
Emphasizing the value of exisiting products appeared to trump breakthrough innovation this year at Natural Products Expo West where many companies either introduced smaller sizes of existing SKUs to lower the entry point or more prominently called out...
Family-owned New Orkney Distillery has secured £246k from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to support the expansion of its production facilities and create new jobs.
Award winning actor Gillian Anderson is harnessing the power of botanicals to cater to an underserved market. We ask which ingredients align to which need state.
Carlsberg Malaysia is optimistic about its chances to conquer the country’s premium Japanese beer market this year with new partner brand Sapporo, with the latter formally replacing Asahi as the firm’s major premium Japanese offering since January 2024.
Coca-Cola is removing labels from Sprite bottles in a UK trial in a bid to improve sustainability: presenting a bare bottle on shelves. Will other brands follow suit – or will branding and marketing teams decide the move is simply too risky?
Consumers are demanding additional functional ingredients in beverages as they look for products to support their mental and physical energy while attaining hydration goals.
Juice and smoothie giant Innocent Drinks has announced the third year of its Farmers Innovation Fund: this year offering £1m ($1.3m USD) to support regenerative fruit and vegetable farming across its supply chain. But the vision goes beyond 2024: it's...
Sam Paget Steavenson created aperitif-inspired botanical drink Botivo with high-end occasions in mind (his background in events saw him create drinks for The Royal Wedding in 2018). Who better to ask what the secret to the ultimate non-alcoholic cocktail...
Functional beverages have been out in force at this year’s Expo West: as has a host of fancy and exotic flavors ranging from Tahitian lime to raspberry lychee and lemondrop hops. With the show serving as a key launchpad for the latest innovations in natural,...
Pro- and prebiotic sparkling drink brand wildwonder released a Raspberry Lychee flavor and is preparing to seek out additional funding to help grow the retail footprint of the Asian heritage-inspired beverage, company founder and CEO Rosa Li told FoodNavigator-USA.
United Sodas of America’s recently appointed president, Dan Herndon, is taking a practical hands-on approach to growing the low-sugar soda company, as the brand focuses on expanding in select channels and deploying capital efficiently to maintain a sustainable...
Guinness is ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this Sunday, March 17 - but so are plenty of other brands. Enjoy a Baileys Mint Choc Shake, jump on the Jameson bus, or turn to an espresso martini...
Japanese dairy giant Meiji is set to release a new Foods with Function Claims (FFC) product that it says would support eye accommodation and improve sleep quality.
We speak to two leading packaging manufacturers about the materials, formats and branding choices that plant-based milk manufacturers are eyeing in 2024.
Co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama, PLEZi Nutrition is on a mission not only to lower the sugar in beverages, but to fundamentally adjust kids’ palates to less sweet beverages overall. Can it be done?
The federal government has announced a two-year extension of the 2% cap on the annual alcohol excise duty inflation adjustment, as well as announcing reduced excise duty rates on beer to benefit the smaller brewers.
CPG founders from natural brands Wildway, Mother Kombucha, and Lil Bucks shared their strategies for securing funding in a tighter capital market during a recent Naturally Chicago webinar.
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks. While sensory questionnaires are a tried and tested way of assessing its quality, using technology to measure physical and mental responses can reduce biases and cut out the middleman. Now, researchers...
PLT Health Solutions is introducing a water-soluble version of its Zynamite ingredient to serve the surging demand for sports, energy and hydration beverages in the North American market.
Givaudan is tapping into the active nutrition market with flavour-focused food and drink concepts to appeal to the broader demand for immunity, relaxation, focus and physical health.
Singapore-based firm Prefer believes that its bean-free coffee alternative is ready for entry into the wider Asian market this year, banking on affordability, sustainability and customisation benefits to drive growth
