News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
With a new wave of coffee producers championing sustainable farming and specialty coffee - and an expertise in its indigenous and more climate-sturdy robusta – the Ugandan coffee industry is building its place on the world stage
Global coffee markets such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East hold huge opportunities for growth: touring these markets reveals some of the hottest future coffee trends
Rooted in Ayurvedic medicine, Kin Euphorics is exploring the world of functional ingredients to push the boundaries of the alcohol-free category. What’s coming up in 2025?
Co-founded by Formula One champion and entrepreneur Lewis Hamilton, non-alcoholic agave spirit Almave wants to replicate trendy tequila’s success in the non-alc category. And the brand is in pole position…
Functional sparkling alcohol-free aperitif De Soi was co-founded by Katy Perry in 2022: layering culinary botanical ingredients (like yuzu, rosemary and lemongrass) with adaptogens (such as reishi mushroom and l-theanine) for the ‘buzz without the booze’.
Co-founded by former Diageo execs, Smiling Wolf turns to functional ingredients such as nootropics and vitamins to provide the ‘buzz’ associated with alcoholic drinks. How does the brand explain this concept to consumers?
TÖST isn’t an alcohol-free wine, beer or spirit: rather, it’s an elevated drink with a unique blend of white tea and botanicals designed to sparkle on the table. Having attracted investment from Constellation Brands, it’s making waves across the US and...
The novel foods approval system has evolved since its birth near three decades ago, but has it progressed enough to meet the needs of a growing and innovation-heavy food and drink sector?
Boba tea has been about trendy cafes and out-of-home treats. But winning in retail is the next opportunity for the drink: how can fun flavors, innovative packaging formats and even functional ingredients help the category gain traction?
There’s no shortage of beverage innovation out there: but which ideas truly have the potential to shape the industry in the years to come? And how can innovators get a great idea off the ground and into the mass market? Join us this week for our FREE...
From cold brew coffee to alcohol-free innovations, we take a look at some of the latest beverage launches around the globe.
Celsius Holdings – the company behind premium lifestyle energy drink Celsius – has acquired Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing L.L.C.
From RTD cocktails to innovative kefir flavors, we take a look at some of the new beverages launching around the globe.
The food and beverage industry is inherently linked to the climate crisis, responsible for at least a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. The COP28 summit, held this year in Dubai, UAE, focuses more significantly on food than in previous years.
From kombucha to kefir and from cannabis to coconut water, there’s no shortage of beverage innovation out there. But which ideas truly have the potential to shape the industry in the years to come? And how can innovators get a great idea off the ground...
What's been attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most-read articles of October.
What’s been attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from September.
Glass remains by far the most dominant packaging format for wine and spirits. But it's heavy to transport, creating concerns over carbon emissions. Will consumers accept the innovations trying to offer more sustainable packaging formats?
What's been attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most-read articles from August.
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to stores today: marking the 20th anniversary of the seasonal favorite. What can we learn from the ongoing success of the flavor?
Alcohol contributes to the flavor, body and mouthfeel in traditional alcoholic beverages – so what happens when you take that away? In a category that has been plagued by perceptions of flavor inferiority, we explore how alcohol-free brands are...
What's attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most-read articles from June.
What’s attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most read articles from May.
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Danish energy drink STATE has attracted a host of sporting ambassadors at the very top of their game – including footballer Christian Eriksen, tennis star Caroline Wozniacki and now Swedish cross-country skier and Olympic gold medalist Jonna Sundling. So...
What's attracting the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most read articles from April.
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most read articles in March.
What's piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here's a round-up of our most read articles in February.
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Editor's comment
January is the month of the year when the low and no alcohol category really has a chance to shine. So what have we learned about the direction of the category this year? Here’s five takeaways from Drynuary.
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from January.
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? Here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from November.
There’s no shortage of beverage innovation out there – but which ideas truly have the potential to shape the category in years to come? We’ll be putting the question to a panel of industry experts in our free-to-attend webinar.
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? From new RTD cocktail innovations to ideas for boosting beverage can recycling, here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from July.
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? From the inside track on Coca-Cola’s US Costa coffee launch, to Bacardi’s take on this year’s summer spirit trends, here’s a round-up of our most-read articles from June.
What’s piquing the attention of BeverageDaily readers? A round-up of our most-read news from April shows interest in Coca-Cola’s latest curious creation; consideration of sustainability certifications, and cutting-edge NPD.
Dry January is the month of the year when the no and low alcohol category really has a chance to shine. So what have we learned about the direction of the category this month? Here's five key takeaways from Dry January 2022.
As 2021 draws to a close, we take a look at 10 of the stories which sparked the most interest from readers this year.
Every year BeverageDaily runs a series of special edition newsletters – each putting the spotlight on an innovative industry sector – and here are our subjects for 2020.
Coca-Cola Coffee and Coca-Cola Energy could spearhead the evolution of brand Coca-Cola, as beverage categories continue to blur and Coca-Cola looks to maintain momentum for its flagship brand.
New Zealand has set out to be a pioneer in the lower alcohol wine category, with consumers showing a growing appetite for such products. The challenge has always been to create wines that maintain the same quality as their traditional counterparts, but...
New Zealand now has more breweries on a per capita basis than the US, UK and Australia: creating a $2.3bn ($1.6bn USD) industry. And there’s still plenty of room to grow: “Highlighting our home-grown ingredients and locally produced products will go a...
AB InBev, Heineken, Carlsberg
The world’s largest brewers have been ramping up investment in no and low alcohol beer: proof that the category is no longer a segregated niche but a central part of the beer market moving forward.
PepsiCo boasts 22 billion-dollar brands, with its portfolio including flagship drinks Pepsi, Gatorade and Tropicana. But what’s next? Having taken over the reins as CEO from Indra Nooyi in October, Ramon Laguarta sets out his strategic vision of what the...
Pink drinks traditionally see a Valentine's Day surge: but the category is more than a one-day wonder. Pink gin is driving growth in the gin category; rosé wine is becoming a year-round favourite; and colourful cocktails are trending on Instagram.
Spirits, beer and wine sales have not been affected by legalized recreational marijuana sales in the three US states where marijuana sales are most established, according to industry associations. The key takeaway? ‘It’s time to stop treating cannabis as...
Every year BeverageDaily runs a series of special edition newsletters – each putting the spotlight on an innovative industry sector – and here are our 2019 subjects.
Beetroot, matcha, turmeric and charcoal are helping beverages burst into colour – all the more important as bright and beautiful photos of what we eat and drink continue to gain traction on social media channels. So how is social media shaping beverage...
Sustainability spotlight
Natural mineral and spring water brands are built on their provenance, making their source a unique part of who they are. But with increasing pressure from man's impact on the planet, how are brands protecting their water for the future?
Global Bottled Water Congress 2018
With Coca-Cola announcing it will launch smartwater alkaline next year, it looks like the alkaline water category could be poised to leap to the next level. So what are alkaline waters, and what’s all the fuss about? In this special podcast we speak to...
Each year BeverageDaily runs a series of special edition newsletters – each putting the spotlight on an innovative industry sector – and we’re looking ahead to our 2018 subjects.