RUNA is providing the energy drink category with a natural alternative that gives consumers a caffeine boost without ‘the crash’ thanks to its core ingredient, derived from caffeinated Amazonian holly leaves.
Figuière (‘fig tree’) is celebrating its popularity in organic wine, which it started producing 40 years ago, with a brand refresh and bottle redesign.
Disruptive and emerging technology that may decide how the food industry interacts with consumers is asking big questions as to whether traditional foodmakers are prepared for this shift in opportunity.
Patrice Bersac, president of two wine associations SyVIF (Île de France) and SyVINO (North-West) in France hit the headlines last week when he challenged the Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne (SGV) to approve the planting of new vines in...
Patrice Bersac, president of two wine associations SyVIF (Île de France) and SyVINO (North-West), has got a fight on his hands as he challenges the Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne (SGV) to approve the planting of new vines in the region.
The majority of millennials (72%) seek experiences over material objects: motivating beverage brands like Perrier to test out-of-home, multi-sensory marketing to effectively target a mobile generation of consumers, says CEO of Kinetic Worldwide North...
The biggest opportunities for the alcohol industry lie in successfully targeting the consumer journey and purchase occasions through data, according to Pernod Ricard VP of consumer insights & planning.
Smart packaging, augmented reality & the Internet of Things
Technology that allows you to ‘see through’ metal tins. Real time consumption data for brand owners. All this – and much more – has become possible to breakthroughs in Augmented Reality (AR) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Serac has seen growing success with Combox, its packaging production and filling technology in a single block unit, within dairy for cartons, pouches, cups and bottles.
Gebo Cermex, part of the Sidel Group, showcased its AQFlex product handling technology at drinktec claiming it is responding to sophisticated consumption trends that present challenges to the production and distribution of goods.
Petainer has opened an Innovation Centre to complement and boost its existing research and development capabilities, and support its major product development program.
Adult soft drinks are gaining in popularity: but what flavors appeal to this audience? From the beer cues of brewed soda to the sour tang of vinegar, natural ingredient company Döhler explores the tastes that are appealing to today’s consumers.
