Diageo has extended its partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company: which will see the latter distribute Diageo’s beer portfolio in most Central and Eastern European markets as of January.
Subtle, nuanced flavors have taken center stage in recent years: but this is set to change in 2022 with a shift to bigger and bolder profiles, according to beverage development company Flavorman.
Japan’s wine market is facing an uphill battle due to the ageing work force, global warming and the lingering effects of COVID-19, but firms remain optimistic of boosting sales at home and abroad.
As it launches the alcohol-free version of its flagship brew on draught, Heineken predicts there will be as many Heineken 0.0 taps as there are Heineken Original by 2025.
New Zealand-based Zeffer Cider is looking to increase appeal with a broad audience by rolling out various innovations including unique flavours as well as seltzers and non-alcoholic options.
Following recent wine launches from Gary Barlow, Kylie Minogue and The Only Way is Essex star Amy Childs, Alex Green, co-founder of distributor Beyond Wines asks: how influential are celebrities in the drinks sector?
The 2021 vintage is set to be one of the best in recent memory, according to California wine body Wine Institute, with winegrowers enjoying a smooth harvest following a moderate and consistent growing season.
Heineken intends to acquire control of Distell and Namibia Breweries: combining them with Heineken South Africa to create a new Heineken business with a total valuation of around €4bn ($4.58bn).
The UK Food Standards Agency Chief Scientist Robin May says urgent progress is needed on a unified eco-labelling system so that the food system can be set on a path to sustainability.
Dassault Systèmes, Ardagh Group and EXXERGY will run ‘virtual twin’ trials on Diageo’s Johnnie Walker bottle, in order to research and develop a coating that will enable the glass bottle to be lightweighted without compromising its strength and shape.
Australian fruit garnish firm Peel & Tonic has its eye on the non-alcoholic cocktail and healthy snacking markets, tapping on its ability to offer increased flavour intensity and a ‘realistic’ cocktail experience.
Lockdowns prompted consumers to treat themselves to premium drinks at home: and even now people continue to embrace the idea of entertaining loved ones with special drinks in their own house, according to UK supermarket Waitrose.
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I and green hydrogen energy company Protium have teamed up to explore the deployment of zero emission green hydrogen at the Magor brewery in South Wales, one of the largest breweries in the UK.
As more and more brands launch into the category they’re vying for a point of difference: with today’s products ranging from classic citrus through to new and unexpected flavor combinations.
Australian wine exports decreased by 24% in value and 17% in volume in the year ended September 2021, according to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report.
RTD alcohol volumes have been growing faster than any other major drinks category since 2018, and are expected to significantly outperform the wider beverage alcohol market over the next five years, increasing their market share to 8% by 2025 in the top...
A coalition of 25 breweries across the UK and Ireland – including Guinness and Adnams – have signed an open letter calling on world leaders to work together to combat the climate crisis.
A third (34%) of UK consumers either have or are considering purchasing food and drink for Christmas before the end of this month, according to a survey from Lumina Intelligence.
Despite the growth of the low and no alcohol category, only a third of consumers say they are satisfied with current products on the market, according to a new survey. So what can be done to improve them?
Working in the Canadian craft beer industry, Upstreet Craft Brewing’s founders found there were always plenty of opportunities to have a beer. When this started to take its toll, they used their craft expertise to create a non-alcoholic brew. Now they...
The EU’s wine and spirits industries are together launching a new e-label platform: which will provide consumers with information on ingredients, nutrition information, responsible drinking guidelines and sustainability.
Nearly half a million hectares worldwide are today dedicated to organic vines: with most of this in Europe but with organic vineyards gaining ground across other continents.
Diageo has opened its first carbon neutral distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky: which is being used to produce Bulleit Bourbon and will later expand to other bourbon and American Whiskey brands.
Online wine platform Naked Wines Australia says provenance is overtaking brand status as the key consumer concern and driving the independent wines sector to new heights, with the firm recording a 44% sales jump.
Japanese brewery giant Sapporo is debuting its first hard seltzer products and a beer-like beverage across supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide, as it looks to strengthen its home-consumption portfolio amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
With acquisitions such as Rabbit Hole and TX, Pernod Ricard USA is building a ‘new-fashioned’ whiskey portfolio: with the focus on pushing boundaries rather than adhering strictly to tradition.
New Zealand start-up Terps & Co believes it has created the world’s first non-alcoholic terpene spirits to help people ‘lose the booze but not the feels’.
A brewery-backed online platform providing information, ratings and reviews on craft beer in China is on a mission to grow the category, which currently accounts for just 1.5% of brews sold in the country.
Australian gin specialist firm Four Pillars' newly-appointed regional head of Asia believes that regional demand for premium and craft gin is on the rise, which will help the company build on its significant export markets growth in 2020.
Kirin-owned brewery Lion is urging the wider industry to increase commitments to recycle glass and aluminium, particularly in countries with less-advanced sustainability infrastructures, as these packaging materials are ‘here to stay’.
Carlsberg Malaysia has posted a highly cautious outlook for the rest of 2021 despite successfully growing its net profits in the first half of the year, citing ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in Malaysia and impacts from its enforced brewery closure.
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have found a way to transform spent coffee grounds into alcoholic beverages rich in bioactive phytochemicals and amino acids.
A new study suggests consuming higher levels of flavonoid-rich foods can lower blood pressure levels – which can in part be explained by greater variances in the gut microbiome.
Japanese consumer demand for Australian cider is on the rise due to flavour and packaging compatibility, but experts are also predicting a boom for domestic craft producers, despite a challenging regulatory environment.
Australian wine exports during 2020–21 declined by 10% in value to $2.56bn AUD, compared to the previous financial year, while export volume declined by 5% to 695 million litres, according to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report.
America’s Athletic Brewing Co. is expanding internationally, most recently with its launch in the UK. It believes its craft core will help it stand out in an increasingly crowded market.
