The past year has seen the continued growth of craft beer and craft spirits, an increased number of microbreweries, and a rise in experiential drinking. Now the alcohol industry looks ahead to 2019 and what to expect for US drink trends, flavors and regulations.
With the US poised to sign a farm bill that will legalize hemp production, and Canada’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana, North America is on the brink of a CBD revolution. Food, beverage and ingredients companies are all looking to get in...
Koia, known for its plant-based RTD smoothies, is introducing Koia Keto in the new year. The high-fat and low-carb beverages claim to help achieve ketosis, a main component of the trendy ketogenic diet. It represents a growing opportunity for brands to...
The UK and New Zealand arms of the global cereal giant have teamed up with artisanal breweries to create two limited edition beers from its breakfast cereals to reduce food waste.
Monster reports that a jury in a California Superior Court unanimously found that Monster Energy drinks 'do not cause cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest'.
Irish taste and nutrition company Kerry has signed a licensing agreement with Renaissance BioScience Corp to manufacture, sell and distribute Renaissance’s non-GMO acrylamide-reducing yeast enzyme, Acryleast.
Butterfly pea flower tea, spicy flavors and the rise of CBD... what will 2019 look like for the beverage category? Imbibe sets out its predictions for the top trends in the beverage category next year.
The coffee world is experiencing massive growth, with consumers finding new ways to enjoy their brew. Plant-based creamers, premium RTD options and shelf stability are all trends to watch in the coffee space.
Artificial sweeteners in Latin America will continue to grow in the coming years, driven by consumer desire for low-calorie products and lucrative growth in Brazil's beverage segment, according to Fact.MR.
Coopers realises malt’s commercial potential after maltings returns to Adelaide
Earlier this month Coopers celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of a A$65m (US$47m) malting plant, a facility it has desired ever since 2002.
Can onion really make soda taste sweeter? By identifying the molecules responsible for complex, full-bodied flavour notes, Givaudan uses “counter-intuitive” ingredients, such as onion or celeriac, to reduce sugar by up to 50% without losing flavour.
By using a blend of CBD and adaptogenic herbs in its sparkling water recipe, Recess hopes to carve out a spot in the growing crowd of CBD-infused beverages that it predicts will be ‘bigger than energy drinks’ in the next 10 years.
By Dr. Richard Sayre and Peter McDonough, Trait Biosciences
The $5bn CAD investment by Constellation Brands in Canopy Growth Corporation, along with the interest in the cannabis sector by other beverage heavy weights such as Molson-Coors, is conclusive evidence that the emergence of a well-organized and well-financed...
After being one of the earliest developers of THC-infused beverages, California-based Sprig entered the CBD market this year with a line of CBD sparkling sodas. These sodas are now sold at retailers in nine states.
Rude Health co-owner Nick Barnard talks about the challenges and hurdles he overcame to launch his food lifestyle brand, claiming people are more promiscuous than ever about their shopping habits, and businesses need sustainable friendships and relationships...
Root Blends, a New York organic smoothie company, has launched its first CBD smoothie kits in collaboration with Function Botanicals. And it sees cannabis’ future in the health and wellness world, targeting gyms, hotels and delicatessens.
Bulletproof Coffee is expanding its RTD line with more flavors infused with collagen protein. The brand looks to attract the mainstream health and wellness market with its pioneering use of collagen and Brain Octane oil in coffee.
An entrepreneur has partnered with an Argentinian conservationist to create Champatea to promote and raise funds for a restoration project in Argentina called ‘Milking the Clouds’.
HEYLO, the sugar substitute product developed by Unavoo Food Technologies, utilises a unique combination of dietary fibre and stevia to hit a healthy and natural sweet spot.
Tapping into the trend for botanicals and local, artisan ingredients, Greek juice company Bfresh Spitiko adds mastic from Chios, Greek mountain tea and chamomile to its lemon, pomegranate and apple juices.
Global stevia supplier PureCircle will soon harvest the first commercial-scale crop of its proprietary Starleaf stevia after completing successful trial plots in 2017 with plans to significantly increase acreage of the proprietary sweetener over the next...
Indian juice company finds right formula as brands jockey to differentiate
“One rainy day, an August afternoon, when you had just come home from school, completely drenched. Tearing a page from your math notebook, you ran outside to make a tiny boat and launch it into the biggest puddle you could find! Mom would then call your...
Coffee brand Rise Brewing Co. has introduced a line of ready-to-drink nitro cold brew lattes, including two flavors made with oat beverages. Consumer demand and ‘flavor profile’ drove the decision to use dairy alternatives, the company said.
A Hungarian company is bringing sorghum syrup to Europe for the first time, a liquid sweetener with a caramel flavour that can be used across food and beverage categories.
Intelligentsia Coffee sources its coffee from 15 countries around the world and believes that economic sustainability is critical in the direct trade market.
As US supplier MycoTechnology turns its attention to the European market, its CEO explains how fermented mushrooms can reduce sugar, block bitterness and improve the nutritional content of plant protein. “It’s really unlimited what we can do with our...
Cannabis-infused food and drinks are hitting the niche market for medical and recreational consumers. Vertical and Form Factory have partnered up to drive a series of brand launches in California over the coming months - with plans to expand further over...
Danish wholesaler Greens has developed a high-fibre, baking-friendly carrot flour made from carrot pulp, a by-product of the juicing industry, that previously went to compost.
Beverages sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners do not increase total energy intake any more than water when drunk with a meal, according to an industry-funded study.
Starbucks brought its fan-favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte back to US and Canada stores on August 28, its earliest release date ever. Other brands have followed suit and introduced their fall offerings early as well. But is pumpkin spice still a guaranteed...
THC-infused soft drink company California Dreamin’ is expanding distribution across California following its success within an exclusive Silicon Valley accelerator this summer.
Non-alcoholic and grape-free wine replacement brand Botonique found success with its first Crisp Dry White flavor and has since expanded the line to include a Blush variety, which launched in the UK this summer.
Chicago-based Napa Hills turned wine into water last year when it launched two flavors of antioxidant-enriched functional water. It’s now expanding outside of Illinois and considering more flavors for 2019.
Growing popularity in exotic tea types like matcha and sencha will help drive the US tea market to a $10bn valuation by 2022, says market research firm Packaged Facts.
A new roundtable report has suggested that coffee consumption can lead to a reduced risk of death with a collective of studies indicating a potential risk reduction of up to 17%.
Israeli start-up DouxMatok has partnered with German sugar giant Südzucker to produce, market and sell its patented sugar-reducing technology to Europe.
Barley is not only the starting point for quality beer: it’s also the initial touchpoint for improved sustainability efforts, says AB InBev. As the brewer celebrates 50 years of partnership with barley growers in Idaho Falls in the US, it’s now looking...
Agrana Fruit, part of Austria’s Agrana Group, has extended its presence in the African market by acquiring 49% of the shares in Elafruits SPA, an Algerian producer of fruit preparations.
Stillwater Ingredients launched a non-psychoactive CBD in three formats at the IFT expo this month: a liquid concentrate, a powder and a spray adhesion.
With up to 13 times more antioxidants than blueberries, haskap berries - also known as honeyberries - offer manufacturers a new ingredient with superfood credentials for relishes, jams or juices, says supplier Soloberry.
Senomyx has “achieved a fermentation strain proof of concept” for the production of siratose, a new zero-calorie, high-potency sweetening compound found in trace levels in monk fruit.
Sweet, indulgent beverages still shine in a market flooding with clean label, better-for-you drinks; and show no signs of slowing down, according to Imbibe.
The 2018 Pacific Northwest hop acreage is forecasted to increase to a record high, while US hop grower Hopsteiner says advances in technology will further boosts this year’s harvest.