Who is Henrique Braun, Coca-Cola’s next CEO?
Henrique Braun will become the beverage giant’s new CEO in March next year
Manufacturers
Coca-Cola names new CEO
Executive vice president and chief operating officer Henrique Braun will take over as CEO of The Coca-Cola Company: succeeding James Quincey, who has led the drinks giant for nine years.
Brand on fire: How Trip has pioneered the calming beverages category
With tens of millions of views on TikTok, Trip has found fame with Gen Z and pioneered the calming beverages category. What are the brand’s secrets to success?
Monster Beverage energizes growth through innovation that reinforces, not replaces what consumers love
By pairing fan favorites with innovative new products, Monster expands occasions, recruits new consumers, and protects its core amid industry-wide unit declines
Coca-Cola eyes return of bolt-on deals, but is there a viable pipeline?
CEO James Quincey says bolt-on M&A will become a ‘bigger feature’ for Coca-Cola and the larger industry, but the timing hinges on innovation cycles and the beverage giant’s prolonged IRS dispute
Danone tackles the big question for GLP-1 users: What should they eat?
Grounded in emerging science, Danone’s research and innovation team is developing nutrient-dense products tailored to every stage of the GLP-1 user journey – and meeting the needs of the broader health conscious consumer
Fanta’s fractured formula – how sugar taxes and colour bans rewrite the recipe
Behind Fanta’s fizz lies Coca‑Cola’s toughest challenge: keeping one brand iconic while navigating a maze of laws, tastes and taxes worldwide
Tractor Beverage cultivates new business model with Haymaker
The farmer-focused vinegar-based sparkling tonic launches in 2026 at Sprouts Farmers Market
Coca-Cola launches boba juice innovation
Coca-Cola has released its first ever boba product with the launch of a bubble tea-style juice: designed to deliver a unique sensorial experience
Naked Life’s US expansion strategy
Already the dominant force in the Australian non-alcoholic cocktail market, Naked Life has teamed up with Molson Coors to replicate its success in the US
Festivals, flavor and fun! Shake Up Cocktails eyes up growth potential after Accelerator Pitch Day win
With its mission to deliver ‘real ingredients, real flavor and real fun’, the canned cocktail brand has just won the InvestBev Accelerator Pitch Day Competition and now plans to expand into new markets
Healthy beverages
Celsius enters a new era with Rockstar, Alani Nu acquisitions
New flavors, female-forward brands power energy drink company reboot
Healthy beverages
Lipton leans into function and flavor with new herbal teas and concentrates
Lipton is expanding into concentrates and herbal teas to meet growing demand for flavorful, functional and convenient tea formats, while keeping pace with trends like GLP-1 wellness and stress management
Startup Spotlight
Third wave hydration: Plink! sparks shift toward flavor-first daily wellness
By putting consumer enjoyment ahead of its sustainability mission, the fizzy electrolyte tablet brand has ushered in an era of daily hydration and in doing so doubled its velocity, expanded distribution and outpaced legacy competitors in natural grocery...
The future of functional food is female: Startup The Cycle taps into huge whitespace with PMS and period relief beverages
Targeting the growing demand for functional products designed by and for women, the startup blends clinical science, tradition and taste to normalize self-care during menstruation
Monster’s momentum: Energy drink sale surge as innovation and ‘affordable luxury’ positioning redefine the category
Innovation, affordability and shifting perceptions fuel 16.8% year-over-year growth, as Monster Beverage broadens its appeal beyond core users and positions energy drinks as an affordable alternative to coffee
Back to RIG: How will new Nestle CEO’s growth plans impact APAC?
New Nestle CEO Philipp Navratil has reset Real Internal Growth (RIG) as his ‘most important’ priority moving forward – but just how will his plans for this impact APAC?
Bero and Aston Martin partner on non-alcoholic beer
Bero is aligning with Aston Martin to bring non-alcoholic beer into the premium space
Nostalgia meets better-for-you soda
No Cap! Soda Pop and Icee team up to reimagine iconic frozen flavors as zero-sugar, better-for-you sodas, aiming to attract both nostalgic fans and next-generation consumers
Danone’s Q3: Healthy hydration thrives as creamers tumble
Waters slid again in Latin America as consumer sentiment in Mexico remained ‘pretty muted’
Cutwater: ‘More people believe in ghosts than believe canned cocktails are ‘real’ cocktails!’
That’s according to a survey from Anheuser-Busch canned cocktail Cutwater: which has been using its Halloween campaign to showcase the ‘Real Spirits Inside’.
Protein and creamers hold back Danone in Q3
Danone is struggling to meet demand for high-protein yogurt while coffee creamers continue to be a drag on performance in North America
Coca-Cola leans into protein, ‘zeros and diets’ as GLP-1 users reshape beverage habits
Even as appetite-suppressing drugs dampen full-sugar soda sales, the beverage giant reports higher revenue and market share gains powered in part by its ‘reinvigorated sparkling portfolio’ thanks to no- and low-calorie options and its protein offerings,...
Coca-Cola HBC to acquire Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Coca-Cola HBC will become the second largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world after taking a 75% stake in CCBA for $2.6bn
Pocono Maple Water taps into natural hydration opportunity
Pocono Maple Water is looking at the traditional drink through a modern lens: highlighting the hydrating power, authenticity and taste of the beverage
Nestlé targets 18 underperformers in major marketing and efficiency push
“What we’re doing is working but it’s not good enough,” CEO Philipp Navratil told investors during the CPG major’s Q3 FY25 results presentation
Carlsberg & Heineken: Beer business vital to Malaysia’s economy
Carlsberg and Heineken spotlight beer’s crucial role in Malaysia’s economy, highlighting its value to the food and beverage industry via a new economic study
Chobani hits back at Danone in trademark infringement case
Danone is ‘weaponizing’ the law to hurt Chobani’s ‘superior’ position in RTD coffee, according to a motion to dismiss filed by La Colombe’s owner
PepsiCo to invest in functional health and appoint new CFO following Q3 earnings
In its third quarter results, the multinational has beaten expectations in several key areas, but problems remain
Coca-Cola’s Power Water takes on PepsiCo’s Propel
Functional bottled water wars continue between US beverage goliaths
Twins triumph: Gut health guinea pigs turned burgeoning business leaders
The Gut Stuff, a multi-faceted business devoted to improving the general public’s awareness of gut health, has been recognized in the UK Fast Growth 50 index this year.
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Genetic puzzle: Coca-Cola and Avalo’s project to decarbonise sugar is more complicated than it looks
Coca-Cola and Avalo are overcoming the complexity of developing more sustainable sugarcane by using artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle the crop’s complex genetics and perennial nature.
Huel Lite range caters to calorie-conscious and snack-seekers
Huel has launched a light version of its nutritionally complete meal replacement drink, providing 26 essential vitamins and minerals, 25 grams of protein and just 190 calories per serving.
Nestlé’s Q3 results: What to look forward to
The CPG major will report its nine-month financials later this week – here’s what to look forward to
Heineken on how F1 sponsorship is boosting zero-alcohol beer strategy
Heineken is leveraging its F1 sponsorship and Heineken 0.0 to promote moderation and reshape drinking habits among sports fans and global drinkers
Roku Gin boosts reach via mixology and localised appeal
Suntory’s Roku Gin is blending mixology expertise with localised appeal to strengthen its market presence across South East Asia
Is fiber the new protein? How Danone is reimagining gut health for Gen Z
How is the global dairy major reformulating its Activia brand to unlock cross-generational opportunities?
How to build a beverage brand: Tenzing on carving out the natural energy category
As one of the earlier brands to explore the idea of ‘clean energy’, Tenzing now holds a powerful position in the UK energy drink market
How Danone pivoted to influencers for Activia’s brand makeover
Despite being a market-leading brand, Activia has been missing the mark with Gen Z. Danone’s marketing VP tells us how the firm is making biotics buzzworthy for a new generation of consumers
Nespresso announces new CEO
Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen, currently CEO of Nespresso North America, has been appointed to head up global Nespresso operations
Sustainable September
‘It’s impossible to overstate the power of collaboration and partnership’: Carlsberg’s sustainability chief on driving industry progress
Harnessing a spirit of shared ambition is the industry’s greatest lever for large-scale change, says Carlsberg’s sustainability chief: as he shares key learnings from leading the brewers’ efforts
Huel raises the bar for functional beverages with Daily Greens RTD
Product launch taps surging demand for convenient, benefit-focused drinks with proven results
Danone’s Lifeway acquisition collapses
As talks between the two parties fall through, one question looms large: will Julie Smolyansky’s leadership survive?
Sustainable September
Sustainability as a blueprint: How Waiākea approaches eco-friendly RTD water
The company’s playbook offers CPG brands a blueprint for turning sustainability from a marketing claim into an operational advantage
Nestlé investors demand early exit of chairman Paul Bulcke amid CEO scandal
Investors want chairman Paul Bulcke out now. With trust shaken and shares slipping, pressure mounts for Pablo Isla to take the reins early
Sustainable September
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM join forces to advance ag-tech
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM are partnering to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture - boosting soil health, crop resilience and sustainability
Sustainable September
Industry first: Cow-free drink and cheese to launch in Israel retail
Made with ImaginDairy’s precision fermentation-derived BLG protein, the range will comprise a cream cheese alternative and a beverage
Sustainable September
‘Think progress over perfection’: Heineken’s sustainability chief on brewing change
What’s it like leading sustainability at one of the world’s largest brewers? Heineken’s senior director for global sustainability reveals how she tackles the big challenges; embraces new opportunities to drive change; and her top tips for embarking on a...
New Carabao beer marries affordability with low-alcohol appeal
Beverage giant Carabao has launched its new Pattaya Beach Beer, combining budget and refreshment with an eye to dominate new market segments
Hampden 1753 rum targets new drinkers with bold Jamaican roots
The new Hampden 1753 rum aims to attract new drinkers into the rum category, blending Jamaican heritage with bold aromas and flavours