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The most popular alcohol-free brands in the US this month, according to search data

The most popular alcohol-free brands in the US this month, according to search data

27-Jan-2026By Rachel Arthur

What ‘healthy’ means to Americans is changing, and so should marketing

What ‘healthy’ means to Americans is changing, and so should marketing

21-Jan-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

How alcohol-free marketplace Boisson connects brands and consumers

How alcohol-free marketplace Boisson connects brands and consumers

20-Jan-2026By Rachel Arthur

New beverage launches: Bumper alcohol-free special

New beverage launches: Bumper alcohol-free special

09-Jan-2026By Nicholas Robinson

Promotional features

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Why pineapple is set to be 2026’s flavour of the year

Why pineapple is set to be 2026’s flavour of the year

Paid for and content provided by esarom

Unbottling the future of beverages at the EU Forum

Unbottling the future of beverages at the EU Forum

Paid for and content provided by The Beverage Forum

Flavor fusion: Uncovering functional flavor trends in Europe for 2026

Flavor fusion: Uncovering functional flavor trends in Europe for 2026

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Why radical sustainability innovation is the best strategy for value creation

Why radical sustainability innovation is the best strategy for value creation

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Manufacturers

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Arla’s record year is fuelled by protein and cold coffee

Arla’s record year is fuelled by protein and cold coffee

18-Feb-2026By Teodora Lyubomirova

Inside Coca‑Cola’s 2026 growth playbook: Digital, innovation and change

Inside Coca‑Cola’s 2026 growth playbook: Digital, innovation and change

16-Feb-2026By Emma Weinbren

BrewDog put up for sale

BrewDog put up for sale

16-Feb-2026By Rachel Arthur

What’s at stake for Danone in 2026?

What’s at stake for Danone in 2026?

13-Feb-2026By Teodora Lyubomirova

Ingredients

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What is yerba mate and why is this natural energiser going global?

What is yerba mate and why is this natural energiser going global?

19-Feb-2026By Jason Dookeran

DGA sweetener warning sparks industry pushback

DGA sweetener warning sparks industry pushback

17-Feb-2026By Deniz Ataman

Inside FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ protein strategy - amid a whey shortage

Inside FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ protein strategy - amid a whey shortage

05-Feb-2026By Flora Southey

Processing & packaging

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Can circular models become the future of beverage packaging?

Can circular models become the future of beverage packaging?

13-Feb-2026By Rachel Arthur

Cheap virgin plastic and imports squeeze US PET recyclers

Cheap virgin plastic and imports squeeze US PET recyclers

13-Feb-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Nestlé backs global cereulide standards as recalls grow

Nestlé backs global cereulide standards as recalls grow

04-Feb-2026By Teodora Lyubomirova

‘Sustainable’ drinking straws put to the test

‘Sustainable’ drinking straws put to the test

24-Dec-2025By Rachel Arthur

Markets

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The hottest need states driving functional food and drink

The hottest need states driving functional food and drink

17-Feb-2026By Flora Southey

Comfort isn’t enough anymore: Why nostalgia now needs a thrill

Comfort isn’t enough anymore: Why nostalgia now needs a thrill

17-Feb-2026By Deniz Ataman

Functional drinks hold mass market appeal – but there’s work to do

Functional drinks hold mass market appeal – but there’s work to do

17-Feb-2026By Rachel Arthur

R&D

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New beverage launches: Natural energy, 0% wine, Rhubarb Kombucha and more…

New beverage launches: Natural energy, 0% wine, Rhubarb Kombucha and more…

13-Feb-2026By Nicholas Robinson

New beverage launches: Coca‑Cola Cherry Float, Rockstar and more…

New beverage launches: Coca‑Cola Cherry Float, Rockstar and more…

06-Feb-2026By Nicholas Robinson

New beverage launches: Absolut ft Tabasco, THC, new energy and more…

New beverage launches: Absolut ft Tabasco, THC, new energy and more…

30-Jan-2026By Nicholas Robinson

How whey powers the next wave of innovation

How whey powers the next wave of innovation

27-Jan-2026By Teodora Lyubomirova

Regulation & safety

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The rise of clean alcohol

The rise of clean alcohol

10-Feb-2026By Rachel Arthur

FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ labeling rules, paves way for natural color adoption

FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ labeling rules, paves way for natural color adoption

05-Feb-2026By Deniz Ataman

Food companies further limit advertising to children across digital media

Food companies further limit advertising to children across digital media

05-Feb-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Editor's choice

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‘A mandate for innovation’: R&D is back at the top of the agenda with UK sugar tax shake up

‘A mandate for innovation’: R&D is back at the top of the agenda with UK sugar tax shake up

04-Dec-2025By Rachel Arthur

Where the magic happens... How Coca-Cola’s R&D hub creates the drinks of tomorrow

Where the magic happens... How Coca-Cola’s R&D hub creates the drinks of tomorrow

28-Nov-2025By Rachel Arthur

Coca-Cola launches boba juice innovation

Coca-Cola launches boba juice innovation

21-Nov-2025By Rachel Arthur

‘The Pearl of Africa’: How Ugandan coffee is building its place on the world stage

‘The Pearl of Africa’: How Ugandan coffee is building its place on the world stage

10-Jun-2025By Rachel Arthur

Industry voices

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Protein, AI, GLP-1 drugs and more… What are the biggest trends shaping the beverage industry of tomorrow?

Protein, AI, GLP-1 drugs and more… What are the biggest trends shaping the beverage industry of tomorrow?

04-Nov-2025By Rachel Arthur

How to build a beverage brand: Plezi’s mission to transform food and drink with Michelle Obama and Stephen Curry

31-Oct-2025By Rachel Arthur

How to build a beverage brand: Tenzing on carving out the natural energy category

30-Sep-2025By Rachel Arthur