New beverage launches: Rude Health, three whiskey releases and more
Brands are tapping into indulgence, innovation, sustainability and changing consumer preferences with the release of coffee creamers, new plant-based milks and premium whiskies
R&D
The minification of beverages
Drinks are shrinking, but not for the same reasons as food
The functional boom: 5 lessons for beverage brands
From taste and branding to habit-building and product positioning, industry leaders share five lessons from the fast-growing functional category
The Turmeric Co. brings HPP in-house with £3.6M investment
The health shot brand has bought the UK’s biggest High Pressure Processing machine, as founder Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu predicts demand for minimally processed products will reshape the drinks sector.
From Kyoho grape to pickle: Why beverage brands are taking more risks with flavour
Step aside, orange and cola – global fruits, unusual botanicals and unexpected combinations are pushing beverage innovation beyond the familiar
New product development
New beverage launches: Grey Goose, MOMO and more...
From premium spirits and craft soft drinks to wine and rum, brands are using flavour innovation, provenance and limited editions to drive interest across multiple beverage categories
Does Europe’s CBD market have a future?
A positive opinion from EFSA is the beginning of a regulatory shift, but it may not be enough
How a premium soda brand is growing without a functional pitch
Something & Nothing raises $6.4M to scale hyperlocal marketing and distribution strategy for its flavor-forward premium sodas in the US
EMEA Global Food Tech Awards winner 2026 announced at Future Food-Tech London
The future of food ingredients? Meet the startup turning a regenerative crop into a scalable, high-performance protein for multiple industries
Walovi scales up SEA push as it targets global plant-based beverage growth
China’s Walovi has launched a Singapore global HQ while unveiling a new international electrolyte drink
New beverage launches: The Macallan, innocent, MOJU, Plenish and more…
Premium whisky and RTD cocktails, immunity shots and plant-based drinks. Beverage brands are launching new products focused on convenience, functionality, flavour innovation and premium credentials
From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape
The sweetener landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, but what does the future hold?
New beverage launches: Campari, Nespresso, Damm and more…
Flavour nostalgia, alcohol moderation, premiumisation and workplace experiences… brands across beer, spirits, coffee and sports nutrition are launching innovations designed to capture evolving consumer habits
The top 3 areas winning private label right now
Private label’s glow-up is winning shoppers with clean labels, high-protein products and trend-driven innovation that goes far beyond bargain pricing
New beverage launches: Cherry rosé, Twinings, Bruichladdich and more…
From cherry rosé and high-protein oat drinks to super-heavily peated whisky and sessionable craft beer, leading drinks brands are expanding portfolios to meet evolving consumer demands
Global Food Tech Awards
Global Food Tech Awards APAC heat opens: Why startups should apply and how to stand out
Calling all APAC food and beverage startups - applications are now open and entry is free
New beverage launches: Mate iced tea, Sierra Paloma and beer bonanza…
Heritage-inspired beers and regenerative lagers hit the shelves en masse as brands seek to tap into evolving consumer tastes
Has matcha met its match?
While matcha’s proliferation continues, with the vibrant green tea appearing in almost every iteration imaginable, there’s a new kid on the block. Could this be the new mega trend?
Fleeting beauty: Roku Gin’s new launch tells seasonal tale
Roku Gin’s latest packaging draws on Japanese craftsmanship and culture for its Noryo Tea Edition
PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Hershey & more drop into the spirit of Halloween with FOMO-inducing launches
From Fanta’s Haunted Universe and Mountain Dew’s Trolli collaboration to Alani Nu and Reese’s, brands are borrowing scarcity, exclusivity and collectibles to turn seasonal beverages into coveted releases
Hershey joins confectionery megatrend with coffee crossover
Reese’s joins collaboration craze with cross-category coffee launch
The rise of allulose: Can this rare sugar crack the clean-label challenge?
A patent and a lawsuit are drawing attention to allulose, so here’s what F&B needs to know
New product development
New beverage launches: Rice lager, sailing champagne and more…
Functional drinks, RTDs, premium spirits and alcohol-free innovation, brands are tapping into flavour experimentation, wellness and premiumisation to attract today’s consumers
One brand, two companies: Who has control when a brand is licensed?
A licencing agreement can give a certain level of control of a brand to the licensee
New product development
New beverage launches: Minute Maid Spiked Tea, Macallan Coconut and more…
Functional RTDs, superfood powders, premium whisky and kombucha collaborations. It’s all here in the latest beverage launches
5 food ingredients for bone health – what manufacturers need to know
With interest in bone health rising, manufacturers can leverage key ingredients and nutrient combinations to meet demand
5 trends shaping global energy drink recipes
From GLP-1 to naturalness, the evolution of energy drinks worldwide is being driven by a variety of different trends
New beverage launches: Functional booze, spicy cocktails and no-alc wine…
Functional alcohol, gut-health, premium no-alcohol wine and innovative RTDs are among the latest new beverage launches this week
Sweetpotato milk first gains big financial backing
Will sweetpotato milk fill a gap in the dairy alternatives space?
Shandy Shack unveils brand refresh as fruit beer demand heats up
The SHS Drinks-owned brand has redesigned its packaging and aligned its range to 2.5% ABV as it looks to capitalise on growing demand for fruit beer and shandy, with new entrants including PepsiCo’s 7UP Pink Shandy.
What does ‘alcohol-free’ really mean?
The definition is under debate in the UK, as producers seek to align with other European countries
New product development
New beverage launches: Kocktail glass RTD, Piña Colada cider and more…
Functional drinks, flavoured waters and gut health beverages continue to drive innovation as brands unveil new launches aimed at health-conscious consumers
New product development
New beverage launches: Capri Sun ice lollies, Nichols x My Protein…
Protein-enhanced beverages, plant-based formats and nostalgia-led activations see brands tapping into some of the fastest-growing opportunities across the drinks sector
Pioneers
How Lullaa is taking functional dairy to the next level
Milk already boasts an impressive nutritional profile, but can it compete with kefir, kombucha and protein shakes? Four Leaves Co’s award-winning functional milk offers one answer
New product development
New beverage launches: Canned Mezcal, session ciders and more…
Functional soft drinks, craft cider and premium RTDs, drinks brands are accelerating innovation to capture evolving consumer demand for flavour, convenience and lower-ABV serves
Up the food chain
How PepsiCo’s nutrition lead is making Big Food healthier
PepsiCo nutrition senior director, Dr Sue Gatenby, discusses reformulation, positive nutrition, GLP-1s, and the challenges facing the industry’s next generation
PepsiCo embraces dirty soda trend with Dirty Mountain Dew and Mug Root Beer Floats
As consumer interest in indulgent, creamy sodas surges, major beverage brands are ditching the DIY approach for convenient, ready-to-drink formats
12 brands that have nailed the ‘fricy’ trend
Beverages, snack, sauces and even ice cream are turning up the heat with ‘fricy’ offerings
New product development
New beverage launches: Pickle soda, Baileys choc minis and more…
Flavour innovation, format experimentation and premium convenience are driving the latest wave of beverage NPD across soft drinks, spirits and wine-based RTDs
Summer Fancy Food Show 2026
Bone broth breaks out of the soup bowl
Bone broth’s versatility across beverage formats reveals there’s more to it than a functional, savory drink
‘Fricy’: why it’s the hottest flavour trend of summer 2026
The trend taps into adventurous palates and flavour science, making it a must-watch opportunity for F&B
New product development
New beverage launches: Candy milk, Mount Gay rum, ‘functional’ alcohol…
Premiumisation, functionality and nostalgia are driving a fresh wave of innovation across alcohol and soft drinks, as brands look to capture evolving consumer preferences
Illuminated fermentation tested to boost coffee cell culture production
Israel-based Brevel is seeking to bring its illuminated fermentation technology into the food sector, using its platform to accelerate the production of coffee cell cultures to commercial volumes
New beverage launches: Stella strawberries and cream and more…
Flavoured beer and low-alcohol cider show how drinks brands are leaning into functionality, flavour and cultural tie-ins this summer
Secret weapon: How food enzymes can amp up beverages
As concerns about artificial ingredients grow, enzymes are able to offer a unique solution
4 ways food brands can win in China’s ‘conscious indulgence’ era
Chinese consumers are among the most discerning in the world, and guilt-free indulgence is leading local innovation trends. Here are four ways food firms can capitalise
New product development
New beverage launches: Cockburns, Mingle Mood and more…
Functional ingredients, premiumisation and cultural inspiration drive the latest wave of beverage innovation across alcohol, energy and alcohol-free categories
Up the food chain
The secret duo shaping global FMCG innovation
They don’t front the brands, but this Nottingham duo is quietly shaping what the world eats next
Kombucha: Exploring the flavour - and functionality - of this unique drink
How can brands embrace the sophisticated flavour profile of kombucha?
New product development
New beverage launches: Gallo Cabana, Bruichladdich RTDs and more…
Premium spirits, functional soft drinks and reformulated juices lead this week’s new product development roundup