Britvic and Yili are among the companies working with new plant-based microencapsulation tech: which could disrupt the way beverages, dairy and other foods and drinks approach the important mission of vitamin fortification.
The MD of prosecco specialist firm Bottega has highlighted the company’s plans to increase supply and marketing spend to boost its position in the Asian region, predicting that this is likely to become its biggest market in the near future.
Plastic replacement technology firm Xampla’s partnership with Lehmann Ingredients will seek to build on global consumers’ growing demand for personalised nutrition.
Britvic shareholders have voted in favor of Carlsberg’s proposed acquisition of the company: bringing the creation of UK beer and soft drink giant Carlsberg Britvic one step closer.
Soon-to-launch AVVIKA breaks away from traditional energy drinks as a caffeine alternative that calls out its suppliers’ functional ingredients on the label for transparent communication with consumers, brand founders Doug Resh and Holden Rouse told FoodNavigator-USA.
Food and drink manufacture contributes 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions and has a significant yet negative impact on biodiversity. So how can food and drink be more sustainable?
Sports nutrition is proving profitable as it dominates the current mergers and acquisitions market. But what’s next for this major food and beverage trend?
Cow’s milk may be the most widespread type of dairy milk, but what are some of the less conventional animal-derived varieties out there – and what are these used for producing?
Craft beer firm Lion Brewery has described Singapore as one of the most vibrant and important craft beer markets in the region driven by strong consumer demand, despite facing significant ‘anti-competitive’ challenges to entry and growth.
Coca-Cola Europacific (CCEP) has seen its newest acquisition of Coca-Cola Philippines pay off with strong sales contributing to significant APAC growth in the first half of the year.
Collaborations in the snack industry are vital for innovation, market expansion and consumer engagement. These partnerships lead to the creation of novel products that blend diverse flavors and cultural influences, capturing consumer interest and expanding...
The UK’s advertising watchdog took issue with exactly who provided the testimonials for the fast-growing brands' Facebook ads: Steven Bartlett, a TV personality who has a commercial interest in each company.
From indulgent treats to non-alcoholic alternatives, consumers are craving brands that provide nostalgic flavors, better-for-you benefits and authentic brand connections - trends that are set to grow into 2025, according to several reports.
Ready-to-drink alcohol keeps growing, and ready-to-serve is also making its mark. But is this set to peak or is there still runway for growth - and how big a part does it really play in the larger alcohol category? Industry leaders tell us how they see...
Cannabis and consumer packaged goods company Tilray Brands will acquire Hop Valley Brewing Company, Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing and Atwater Brewery from Molson Coors: continuing its growth in beverage alcohol.
Powerade grew an impressive 12% in Australia over the last year. As a result, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is ramping up production capabilities for the sports drink with its largest ever investment in Australian manufacturing.
China dairy giant Yili has ventured into the ready-to-drink (RTD) tea segment with an entirely new product concept dubbed the ‘instant brewed tea’ under its INIKIN brand as it looks to capture a new base of local consumers.
Thai-based natural energy drink brand En-Theories has highlighted the paradox between a rising demand for better-for-you beverage options and consumer aversion towards the term ‘energy drinks’ as a major challenge for healthier, more natural alternatives...
Ancient Drinks is taking its first major step beyond its direct-to-consumer roots and into retailers on the West Coast and the Southwest, including natural retailers Lassens and Good Earth Markets, as it tries to rewrite the sports drink branding playbook...
Working with one of the world’s largest breweries, Duynie Group is extracting value from brewer’s spent grains by transforming the protein fraction into concentrate that can be used by the food and feed industries.
The designer of Suntory’s internationally successful BOSS RTD coffee brand has revealed how empathy and metaphorical references have been crucial to the long-lasting and widespread growth of the 32 year-old brand across the world.
Japan beverage giant Asahi has seen significant growth in its RTD alcoholic beverages category as well as the South East Asian market as major contributors to profitability over the past six months, despite negative impacts from Oceania sales.
Prebiotic sodas are said to possess strong growth potential in South East Asia (SEA), largely owing to rising consumer interest in gut health, and an increasing number of companies making strides in product development and launches.
Children’s sugary drink intake rose 23% between 1990 and 2018, according to a new study published in the BMJ - nearly twice the increase seen among adults. Sounding the alarm, researchers say that interventions such as school soda sales bans have become...
Blue Bottle Coffee is expanding its 19-year-old NOLA line with the introduction of NOLA Craft Instant Coffee Blend, a move that reflects evolving consumer preferences and underscores the brand's commitment to quality and innovation, Cara Ray, global...
The Brewers Association – the trade organization for small and independent US craft brewers – has released insights from its mid-year survey: tracking the state of the craft beer industry.
The French food and beverage major said its categories were growing 'faster' than the industry average in volume terms as it posted increased like-for-like sales in H1.
Chinese coffee company Saturnbird, which entered Singapore and Malaysia earlier this year, is looking to attract young consumers with cafe-quality instant coffee that is convenient and wallet-friendly.
