Cawston Press buys up kombucha maker LA Brewery
Pressed fruit soft drinks brand Cawston Press has acquired premium kombucha producer LA Brewery.
Soft drinks
Private label goes premium as brands fight to keep up
Premium ingredients, sophisticated branding and growing consumer trust fuel private label’s rise across food and beverage
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
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
What are the three trends driving non-alcoholic beverages?
Refreshment and great taste still define global beverages but consumers expect more from the non-alcohol category, a new report from ADM has revealed.
Innovation drives growth at Campari, Coca-Cola and AG Barr despite market challenges
Product innovation is continuing to drive growth across the beverage market with Campari Group, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and AG Barr highlighting new product development as a key factor in their latest results.
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
Vita Coco to drive coconut water category growth with new acquisition
The Vita Coco Company is looking to drive growth in the coconut water category by expanding into the super-premium segment.
UK soft drinks sector saw inflation-busting ‘record’ year in 2025
Every major soft drinks category saw growth in 2025, with a new report revealing record value for the sector.
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
Up the food chain
The sustainability paradox: Coca-Cola’s push to shape change
Can the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler be a force for good?
Coca-Cola confirms cyberattack as Fairlife operations halted
Coca-Cola confirms ransomware attack on dairy subsidiary Fairlife
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
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
Over 300 drinks companies sign open letter against Germany’s proposed sugar levy
Over 300 drinks companies in Germany have voiced their opposition to a planned sugar tax on soft drinks.
Mintel reveals new multisensory CPG opportunities
Texture, aroma and color are gaining equal footing with taste as brands target viral trends, neurodivergent consumers and GLP-1 users, Mintel finds
‘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
Damm fuels growth strategy with international expansion
Spanish drinks producer Damm, known for its Estrella Damm lager, is initiating a new growth phase to double revenue by 2030 by continuing with its international and diversification strategy
Motion and sound: The unexpected marketing genius of Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola’s logo is recognised worldwide - but there’s more to the brand than meets the eye
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
New product development
New beverage launches: Kool-Aid first, Absolut expands and more…
Protein-packed lattes, limited-edition sparkling wine and brand-led collaborations are leading brands into summer
Sweet proteins gain global momentum with latest regulatory win
Amai Proteins’ sweet protein secures regulatory approval in Singapore after recent US nod
The most creative beverage packaging innovations
Looking for beverage packaging inspiration? We explore some of the most innovative ideas from across the beverage universe
New beverage launches: Mid-strength spirits, Pink Lady tie-up and more…
Mid-strength spirits, functional hydration and heritage all play a role in this week’s beverage NPD round-up
How Coca-Cola is winning in a K-shaped economy
Coca-Cola enjoyed a strong start to the year with net revenues up 12% in Q1. What is the beverage giant doing right?
New product development
New beverage launches: Patrón, Nestlé, Starbucks, prebiotic soda and more…
From functional sodas and iced coffee formats to high-proof tequila and design-led whisky, brands are pushing to capture new consumption occasions
PepsiCo is in the middle of its biggest snack reset in years
From SKU cuts and factory closures to functional launches and acquisitions, PepsiCo is moving fast to streamline and prove its snack empire still matters
The retail playbook that took a clean label soda from natural to mainstream
Clean label soda brand Nixie outlines the retail and merchandising strategy that is helping it compete in conventional aisles
How to build a beverage brand: Spindrift on embracing the sparkling opportunities in better-for-you drinks
Flavor innovation has been key for Spindrift’s sparkling water: and now the brand has expanded into soda and iced tea as it continues to embrace opportunities for growth...
New beverage launches: Sanpellegrio, mid-strength wine, Aviation gin and more…
Brands across spirits, wine, soft drinks and energy are pushing seasonal innovation, category expansion and premium cues
Natural Products Expo West 2026
New beverage launches to watch at Expo West 2026
Pura Soda, Beyond Meat, Nixie, Malk, Tractor Beverage and more unveil their latest innovations in natural and organic drinks
Poppi launches in the UK
The US gut health soda launches its first international market with its UK debut on March 5
New product development
New beverage launches: Nestlé, boutique whisky, Oatly and more…
A wave of new beverage launches is landing across functional shots, RTDs, mead and premium sparkling drinks, as brands tap trends in flavour expansion, better‑for‑you formats and elevated alcohol‑free alternatives
PepsiCo plays ‘offense’ to transform portfolio for health-conscious consumers
CEO Ramon Laguarta outlines plans to reduce sugar and sodium, boost protein and fiber, and “restage” core brands to drive higher value per consumption
DGA sweetener warning sparks industry pushback
Dietary Guidelines pose a challenge for formulators around non-nutritive sweeteners
Functional drinks hold mass market appeal – but there’s work to do
Functional beverages are popular with wellness enthusiasts: but how wide is their appeal?
Inside Coca‑Cola’s 2026 growth playbook: Digital, innovation and change
As Coca‑Cola enters a pivotal year, the drinks giant is doubling down on digital transformation, bold innovation and a refreshed leadership vision to fuel its next decade of growth
New product development
New beverage launches: Absolut ft Tabasco, THC, new energy and more…
Beverage innovation is hotting up with a wave of new launches across categories. From spicy collaborations to energy entrants, it’s all here
New product development
New beverage launches: Mountain Dew, mushrooms and Twinings sparkling tea
From functional mushrooms and gut‑health postbiotics to tropical rums, mineral‑rich sparkling waters and design‑led Dry January serves. Here are the new beverage innovations
Coca-Cola reportedly pulls plug on Costa Coffee sale
Coca-Cola said to be scrapping Costa Coffee sale after months of talks with private equity bidders fall flat
New product development
New beverage launches: Bumper alcohol-free special
The beverage industry kicks off 2026 with a surge of innovation, spanning functional, premium and alcohol-free launches worldwide
Tackling soda consumption can help stem the rise of UPFs in lower-income countries
A global move away from whole foods and towards UPFs - including soda - is threatening public health, warns a series of studies in The Lancet.
How to create a PFAS action plan
The proliferation of ‘forever chemicals’ in the food system is causing increasing concern. Beverage manufacturers need to be ready as restrictions tighten
‘A mandate for innovation’: R&D is back at the top of the agenda with UK sugar tax shake up
The UK will extend its sugar tax to include more drinks, including milk-based products. Businesses have two options: take the financial hit - or get back into the lab and innovate
Fanta’s fractured formula – how sugar taxes and colour bans rewrite the recipe
Behind Fanta’s fizz lies Coca‑Cola’s toughest challenge: keeping one brand iconic while navigating a maze of laws, tastes and taxes worldwide
Soda taxes: Finding the sweet spot between health goals and business growth
Announcing an expanded sugar tax this week, the UK government acknowledges the delicate balance between public health goals and business innovation. How will the new rules affect the market? We crunch the numbers
High sugary drink intake still prevalent in Chinese schoolkids
Over 80% of China’s schoolchildren are still choosing sweet drinks, sparking calls for tougher control measures
Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Sparkling green tea: Taiwanese creation meets demand for zero alcohol
Kaohsiung-based tea firm reimagines green tea into a fizzy beverage as health-conscious consumers seek weight-friendly and zero-alcohol options
Will soda taxes serve as the model for future UPF regulations?
The beverage industry has long argued that soda is singled out unfairly when it comes to soda taxes. But now there’s pressure to extend measures across ultra-processed foods