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Sweet indulgence: 7 hot chocolate trends

Sweet indulgence: 7 hot chocolate trends

By Rachel Arthur

Hot chocolate is all about beautiful presentations and luxury serves: but there's more to this indulgent treat than meets the eye...

Packaged for success: Taking boba tea into retail

Packaged for success: Taking boba tea into retail

By Rachel Arthur

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?

Health and wellness beverage trends

Health and wellness beverage trends

By Rachel Arthur

Demand for healthier drinks is stronger than ever. From functional drinks to sugar-free, we take a look at some of the top trends.

Aiming squarely at success: Innovation in beverage cubes

Aiming squarely at success: Innovation in beverage cubes

By Rachel Arthur

Think beverages are about liquids in bottles? Think again. Beverages are finding their way into cube shapes which have a lot of advantages when it comes to sustainability, distribution, quality and customization. We look at how innovation in this sector...

The future of sports drinks in Europe: What do companies need to know?

The future of sports drinks in Europe: What do companies need to know?

By Rachel Arthur

Following the European elections in June, the next five years will bring changes for many industries – including sports drinks. As the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) gears up to publish its manifesto, ESSNA chair Luca Bucchini...

What is zebra striping?

What is zebra striping?

By Rachel Arthur

More than a quarter of drinkers embrace 'zebra striping', according to recent research. How can brands engage with this trend?

Tackling wine industry challenges: Europe sets out plan of action

Tackling wine industry challenges: Europe sets out plan of action

By Rachel Arthur

The European Union is the ‘biggest vineyard in the world’ – producing 64% of the world’s wine by volume and 70% by value. But it’s no secret that the wine industry worldwide faces a set of hugely challenging pressures: ranging from climate change to a...

Top trends in beverage alcohol

Top trends in beverage alcohol

By Rachel Arthur

What are the top trends driving the global beverage alcohol market forward - and how can we expect the industry to evolve?

The rise of RTD alcohol - and the key trends to watch moving forward

The rise of RTD alcohol - and the key trends to watch moving forward

By Rachel Arthur

Ready-to-drink alcohol keeps growing, and ready-to-serve is also making its mark. But is this set to peak or is there still runway for growth - and how big a part does it really play in the larger alcohol category? Industry leaders tell us how they see...

Flavors drive canned cocktail purchases

Flavors drive canned cocktail purchases

By Rachel Arthur

What shapes consumers’ decisions when it comes to buying canned cocktails? Flavor is by far the biggest factor - but what else drives purchases?

How is 2024 shaping up for the US craft beer industry?

How is 2024 shaping up for the US craft beer industry?

By Rachel Arthur

The Brewers Association – the trade organization for small and independent US craft brewers – has released insights from its mid-year survey: tracking the state of the craft beer industry.

Uganda breaks coffee export record

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Uganda breaks coffee export record

By Bethan Grylls

The country has earned US$1.14bn in the financial year 2023/24, exporting a total of 6.13m bags, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority.