South Korea consumers are drinking more alcohol alone at home amid COVID-19, a trend which has driven fruit wine imports up but not managed to stop a downward slope for imported beers.
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Low2NoBev – a trade event dedicated to low and no alcohol drinks – opens its doors this week: showcasing more than 150 brands and offering unique insights into the growing category.
Over the last decade, beverage companies have often turned to acquisitions to expand their portfolios. But more recently, the appetite for investing in innumerable small brands has waned, with innovation being taken in-house. What does that mean for the...
The trend of people consuming 'less but better' in their homes opens up exciting innovation opportunities for food NPD and products that pair well with beer and other alcohol, say firms.
Sales of functional beverages are bouncing back after slowing early in the pandemic when fewer people bought on-the-go products, reflecting increased consumer mobility, rising interest in food as medicine and innovation that resonates with health-focused...
Global beverage alcohol is showing positive signs of recovery: expected to grow 2.9% in volume by the end of 2021; and return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023.
Defying an unfortunate name association, Corona has come out on top as the world’s most valuable beer brand, according to Brand Finance’s 2021 rankings.
Coca-Cola has announced it will be discontinuing Coca-Cola Energy in North America, a beverage brand the company introduced early last year to establish a foothold in the energy drink category dominated by the likes of Monster Energy and Red Bull.
The calls come as a new report from UK charity Christian Aid warned that climate change is forecast to slash Kenya’s optimal tea growing regions by 26% by 2050.
Copper Cow Coffee, a sustainably-focused Vietnamese coffee company known for its single-serve pour-over format and natural creamers, closed its Series A financing round of $8.5m, which it plans to put towards rolling out new products beyond pour-over...
Importer and distributor SandBox has signed exclusive distribution agreements with Filipino brands including Pacquiao coffee and Oh So Healthy snacks to launch products in the UAE and GCC region.
While adaptogens and nootropics are central to the calming and functional benefits of Moment’s trio of botanical beverages, they take a backseat in marketing, which focuses first on the behavior modifications and lifestyle the brand promotes – a strategy...
UK’s premium mixer brand Fever-Tree is ramping up its Asia-Pacific expansion with a launch into South Korea this year, and rolling out its low-calorie range into more markets.
On-trade beer sales in Europe plunged 42% in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. Getting the hospitality industry back up and running will be key to the beer industry’s recovery in 2021, says the Brewers of Europe.
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Canopy Growth Corporation has named alcohol distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as the distribution partner for its US portfolio of CBD-infused beverages.
The New Zealand wine harvest is nearing completion, and although it is still too early to confirm final numbers the overall crop size will be down on previous years.
Indonesia-based cooperative Alko Sumatra Kopi (ALKO) intends to export 100 tonnes of specialty-grade Arabica Kerinci coffee to China this year, paired with its blockchain technology.
US craft beer production decreased 9% in 2020: representing the first decline in the modern craft era. But while the industry has undoubtedly been hit by the pandemic, it hasn’t been the collapse many were predicting.
The Brewers Association – the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers – has released its 2020 list of the US’ top brewers and craft brewers.
Protein bar brand SOBAR, produced by California-based Zeno Functional Foods, is gearing up to launch in the US and expand into Asia this year with its reformulated products that are said to reduce alcohol absorption.
It’s no secret that hard seltzers are a massive US success story: but part of the excitement around the category is the continued potential for the future. “It’s not just the current size of the category, which is attention grabbing enough, but the fact...
Processed fruit products and wines topped the list of food and beverage imports into South Korea last year, whereas past star performers beer and imported kimchi numbers suffered severe drops as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s milk, but not as we know it, Jim… To be precise, GoodSport is dairy milk, but with the protein and fat removed via ultra-filtration, leaving a clear sugary fluid loaded with electrolytes and vitamins. But does this upcycled elixir (better known as...
For those who know Cachaça, it is usually associated with a Caipirinha cocktail. But the drink has far more to offer: and promoting the diversity and versality of the Brazilian spirit to bartenders, distributors and consumers can help it achieve its potential...
Nestlé USA has acquired premium alkaline water brand, Essentia Water, for an undisclosed sum to expand its presence in the premium, high-growth functional water category.
Free from added sugar, artificial flavors and with around half the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee, Ocean Spray Wave – a caffeinated sparkling water with real fruit juice – is the latest drink meeting a trio of consumer demands of refreshment, energy,...
The global no/low alcohol market is projected to continue growing as consumers seek to reduce their alcohol consumption. “What we’re seeing is a moderation trend that’s sweeping across key global markets, and that’s bringing with it increased demand for...
The low to no alcohol category is growing: but how can brands and retailers tap into this opportunity? A new show will put the spotlight on the sector while showcasing some of the most successful brands.
The functional beverage consumer and their purchase motivations are just as diverse as the functional beverage category itself, which encompasses everything from sports drinks and energy drinks to ionized/alkaline water and nutrient-infused coffee, says...
While there are plenty of beverages targeting young children, with recent launches from Kraft Heinz (Creative Roots) and Nestlé (Fruity Water) offering low or no-sugar options, there is a gap in the market for teens, claims PepsiCo, which says new launch...
LINGYA (零呀), the company which produced China’s first locally made hard seltzer has rebranded to ZEYA, in line with a new local and regional strategic plan.
Uber Technologies will acquire US e-commerce alcohol marketplace Drizly for $1.1bn, which will see the service join the Uber Eats app as well as maintaining a separate Drizly platform.
Global vodka giant Smirnoff believes that hard seltzer is on track to become the next big drinks trend in Australia, banking on its ‘balanced’ low-calorie, low-sugar characteristics.
Customers expect companies to ‘act with purpose’ beyond the pandemic, according to market research company Euromonitor. How can food and beverage brands respond?
Leading Japanese firms Asahi, Ajinomoto, Kirin, Hotei Foods, Nippn and Nissin have underlined how their manufacturing, R&D and employee safety are being maintained as certain prefectures come under another state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 is likely to be a transition year for the US beverage alcohol category, predicts online retailer Drizly. Pandemic trends will persist amidst a slow return to pre-COVID life, while up-and-coming categories such as RTDs and mezcal will continue to...
2020 was one of the most turbulent and unpredictable years in modern history. Food and drink brands are now looking at what 2021 will hold. Focus undoubtedly will be on the impact that COVID-19 has had on consumer attitudes and behaviors, understanding...
Decisions made during the early days of the pandemic to ease supply chain pressure likely will have unintended consequences for product development, retail shelf space negotiations, and marketing strategies long after the coronavirus vaccine is broadly...
It’s clear that consumers are embracing ready-to-drink beverages. Demand for RTD alcoholic beverages has been rising over the past few years, led by hard seltzers’ skyrocketing popularity like White Claw and Truly. As consumers embrace RTD beverages’...
