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Dunkin’ rolls out new packaging and Energy Cold Brew drink

07-Jan-2019 By Beth Newhart

After announcing in September that the popular US-based coffee and donut chain would change its name from Dunkin’ Donuts to just Dunkin’, it’s officially launching the new brand identity in packaging and store design nationwide.

THC craft beer launched in Colorado by former Blue Moon brewmaster

07-Jan-2019 By Beth Newhart

Ceria Brewing Company has introduced Colorado’s first THC-infused de-alcoholized craft beer, helmed by Blue Moon’s former brewmaster, with further THC launches planned for the coming months.

Cargill sells malt business to Axéréal

03-Jan-2019 By Beth Newhart

French grain cooperative Axéréal will acquire Cargill’s malt business under the Axéréal malt subsidiary Boortmalt, affecting 15 global facilities and more than 500 people.

State of the industry: What’s to come for alcohol in 2019

03-Jan-2019 By Beth Newhart

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.

Bundaberg Rum & Pauls launch three Christmas products

17-Dec-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Diageo’s Bundaberg Rum has partnered with milk and dairy brand Pauls to launch three Christmas products; Pauls Bundaberg Rum Premium Rumball Custard; Pauls Bundaberg Rum Premium Vanilla Rum Custard; and Pauls Bundaberg Rum Flavoured Egg Nog.

Sproutly positions itself for North America’s cannabis explosion

14-Dec-2018 By Beth Newhart

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 launches keto-friendly drinks

13-Dec-2018 By Beth Newhart

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...

Mountain Dew launches gaming-inspired drinks

10-Dec-2018 By Beth Newhart

PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew brand has launched Mtn Dew Amp Game Fuel in the US: a line of drinks designed by video gamers and optimized for ‘an enhanced gaming experience’ with features such as a no-slip grip, resealable lid, and ingredients for alertness.

2019 beverage trends: Top predictions for the coming year

05-Dec-2018 By Beth Newhart

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.

Trend alert: Plant-based creamers pick up as coffee category evolves

28-Nov-2018 By Beth Newhart

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.

‘Take a ‘recess’ from stress!’ says new sparkling CBD water brand

14-Nov-2018 By Beth Newhart

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.

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Eliminating the salad dressing effect: Challenges and opportunities in perfecting cannabis beverages

14-Nov-2018 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...

Sprig CBD sodas expand to nine states

07-Nov-2018 By Beth Newhart

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.

‘The words entrepreneur, organic and fair trade have become abused and institutionalized’

06-Nov-2018 By Jenny Eagle

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...

Organic smoothie maker launches CBD smoothie kits: ‘The future for CBD is in the wellness world’

05-Nov-2018 By Beth Newhart

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 expands collagen protein in its lineup

31-Oct-2018 By Beth Newhart

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.

Champatea utilizes wild herbs to fund reforestation project in Argentina

27-Oct-2018 By Jenny Eagle

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’.

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'Riding on a high': TheraCann expected to grow sales of ETCH Biotrace thanks to growing demand for legalised cannabis

26-Oct-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Canada is the second country in the world to legalise recreational marijuana after Uruguay, where adults can carry and share up to 30 grams of dried cannabis and operate up to four homegrown marijuana plants per household, in most provinces.

Specialty hops products bring new life to craft beer

23-Oct-2018 By Beth Newhart

Riding on the craft beer wave, specialty hops have changed the way people think about hops and their uses, says global supplier Hopsteiner

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Former Green & Black’s co-founder talks about Gusto Cola, biochar, sugar tax & the plastic waste debate

19-Oct-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Brothers Craig and Greg Sams will take to the stage next week to talk about how they entered the healthy-eating market with their Whole Earth Food Brand in the early 70s, before it became on-trend and how biochar is changing the future of organic farming.

Guayusa: Ceremonial energy tea from Ecuador to begin European charge

17-Oct-2018 By Oliver Nieburg

Traditional tea-like leaf guayusa is ripe for innovation in branded European goods after recently winning EU novel foods approval, says Ecuadorian firm Waykana.

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Sleeping speciality giant: Ecuador’s record coffee price smashed

12-Oct-2018 By Oliver Nieburg

Ecuador has achieved its highest ever price for locally grown coffee as the country aims to realize its potential in speciality coffee.

Indian juice company finds right formula as brands jockey to differentiate

Paper Boat floats down a stream of confidence in indigenous flavours

28-Sep-2018 By Richard Whitehead

“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...

Organic nitro cold brew oat beverage lattes launching

26-Sep-2018 By Beth Newhart

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.

Trend alert: Beer meets craft cocktails; mocktails on the rise

12-Sep-2018 By Beth Newhart

Consumers are trending away from high ABV drinks and embracing non-alcoholic mocktails, as well as those with a low ABV. Beer cocktails, sour flavors and citrus are also trends to watch.

'It's going to be really exciting to see this new category develop' Cannabis players Vertical and Form Factory look to new product launches

12-Sep-2018 By Beth Newhart

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...

Pumpkin spice makes its triumphant return – but will the fall favorite ever falter?

05-Sep-2018 By Beth Newhart

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...

Noilly Prat sees continued success with 80% exports and museum opening

03-Sep-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Noilly Prat, which has been making vermouth in Marseillan, in the south of France since 1843, sees no setbacks in growth as it opened its first museum this year.

California Dreamin’ enters the cannabis market with THC sodas

03-Sep-2018 By Beth Newhart

THC-infused soft drink company California Dreamin’ is expanding distribution across California following its success within an exclusive Silicon Valley accelerator this summer.

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Omega-enriched shake sets Kickstarter record and boosts keto interest

23-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

Start-up firm Sated has revealed its new range of Omega oil-infused, ketogenic replacement shakes have set a new one-day funding record on Kickstarter in the first 24 hours, doubling the prior one-day record.

Flavor trends: What flavors will come out on top this Christmas?

14-Aug-2018 By Beth Newhart

Kerry Taste & Nutrition has unveiled three top flavor trends to watch out for this Christmas.

Synergy Flavours creates Ruby Chocolate to target 18-34 year olds

13-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Synergy Flavours has developed a Ruby Chocolate flavour to expand its range of chocolate flavour profiles.to create a buzz among 18-34 year olds.

Top four teas to watch: Multicultural inspiration in the US market

08-Aug-2018 By Beth Newhart

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.

ISIC report points to life-extending potential of caffeine and coffee

02-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

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%.

AB InBev: Barley is the ‘initial touchpoint’ for sustainability

01-Aug-2018 By Beth Newhart

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...

Stillwater Ingredients launches hemp-derived CBD for food and beverages

26-Jul-2018 By Beth Newhart

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.

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