Protein and creamers hold back Danone in Q3
Danone is struggling to meet demand for high-protein yogurt while coffee creamers continue to be a drag on performance in North America
Tea & coffee
Nestlé targets 18 underperformers in major marketing and efficiency push
“What we’re doing is working but it’s not good enough,” CEO Philipp Navratil told investors during the CPG major’s Q3 FY25 results presentation
Chobani hits back at Danone in trademark infringement case
Danone is ‘weaponizing’ the law to hurt Chobani’s ‘superior’ position in RTD coffee, according to a motion to dismiss filed by La Colombe’s owner
‘No Coffee Tax Act’ offers potential reprieve for US roasters
Coffee stakeholders say the No Coffee Tax Act could ease rising costs, stabilize supply chains and protect consumers from price spikes
The ‘proteinification’ of everything
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
How US tariffs are affecting coffee
Trade barriers are hitting the drink in multiple ways
Nespresso announces new CEO
Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen, currently CEO of Nespresso North America, has been appointed to head up global Nespresso operations
Rainforest Alliance expands into Regenerative certification for coffee
The organization’s new certification for coffee challenges brands to invest in long-term resilience, farmer incentives and climate-ready supply chains
How plant-based drinks can meet coffee baristas’ innovation needs
Good taste and functionality are no longer optional: so how are café professionals’ evolving needs pushing the envelope in plant-based drinks?
European Commission wants to delay EUDR, again
The Environment Commissioner hopes lawmakers will agree to postpone the deforestation regulation yet another year
Coffee linked to happiness in latest boost to $485.59bn industry
New research reveals caffeine could boost mood and energy - especially in the morning
Nestlé investors demand early exit of chairman Paul Bulcke amid CEO scandal
Investors want chairman Paul Bulcke out now. With trust shaken and shares slipping, pressure mounts for Pablo Isla to take the reins early
Who is primed to tap into growing consumer coffee interest in China?
Although China’s coffee consumption may amount to around only five cups of coffee per person each year, the country is fast becoming a market to watch
Nestlé’s CFO Anna Manz: “We didn’t expect to find ourselves here”
The CFO spoke out on why Freixe was let go – and why Philipp Navratil was picked for the CEO job
Coca-Cola & Costa Coffee: What went wrong?
Coca-Cola’s £3.9bn Costa Coffee acquisition is rumoured to be heading for splitsville, following years of underperformance
How to get the most out of Drinktec 2025: Explore the latest in AI, innovation and technology
Drinktec’s executive director sits down with BeverageDaily and tells us what he’s looking forward to at this year’s show - and his top tips for getting the most out of the event
Nespresso chief becomes new Nestlé CEO in shock announcement
Philipp Navratil becomes CEO of Nestlé with immediate effect: following the dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe on Sept 1
Bean-Free coffee brand Prefer adds ice cream, chocolate ranges
Singapore’s bean-free coffee pioneer Prefer expands into ice cream and chocolate, offering new plant-based treats powered by food tech innovation
Nestlé’s CEO scandal: What now?
Laurent Freixe has been dismissed over conduct violation - here’s everything you need to know
Cold foam: Tapping into the new at home coffee trend
TikTok drives Gen Z market trends in coffee for at-home latte hacks
EUDR: 5 key traceability challenges for coffee
In a fragmented, complex sector, traceability remains a challenge
Can KDP and JDE Peet’s new coffee giant challenge Nestlé’s stronghold?
Keurig, Jacobs and Douwe Egberts take on Nespresso and Nescafe
Coffee price hikes help JM Smucker Co weather tariffs
CEO says the company has yet to feel the impact from GLP-1 drugs
How to build a beverage brand: Bulletproof on shifting from biohacking to the big time
A decade ago, Bulletproof was a biohacking sensation. Today, it’s moving into the mainstream as it sees functional coffee gather momentum. How do you stay true to your brand while adapting to consumer trends?
Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet’s in transformative $18bn coffee deal
The acquisition will create the world’s top pure-play coffee company; which Keurig Dr Pepper will separate from its refreshment beverages business
The world’s most valuable beverage brands
Which brands make the top 10 non-alcoholic drinks and why?
The next wave of RTD coffee: Sugar reduction and functional add-ons
While RTD coffee is a favorite of Gen Z, many brands have a murky secret: high levels of sugar. Can the next generation of products tackle this problem and propel the category to new heights?
What’s brewing in the US coffee creamer space?
Refrigerated coffee creamers are a thriving category fueled by consumer appetite for barista-style drinks. Here’s what’s driving innovation
Good & Proper’s barista-ready matcha taps into booming matcha latte trend
Matcha is having a moment: nowhere more so than in trendy, Instagram-friendly matcha lattes. But that’s opened up the market up to cheaper, lower quality alternatives. Good & Proper’s latest launch heralds a return to ‘matcha, as it should be’
Matcha might: Could the trendy tea challenge coffee?
Matcha is moving from a niche category to a mainstream affair. Can it take on coffee?
‘Drinks packaging is embracing theatricality!’: Top innovations in beverage packaging design
Plant-based packaging, ultra-light glass and a flair for the dramatic: Pentawards’ annual competition showcases the best and boldest in a new era where sustainability meets storytelling
Coffee and food are key to Asia’s convenience store future
Innovations in coffee and food are redefining convenience stores in Asia, offering enhanced consumer experiences and products to one-up the competition
Taste, texture and design: Can plant-based milks live up to latte expectations?
From swirling hearts to elegant tulips, latte art is an important part of the coffee experience. A new wave of barista milks are creating masterpieces
MILO at 75: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at iconic Nestlé brand
Explore how Nestlé’s MILO is made with rare behind-the-scenes access and exclusive insights into its production, branding, and legacy in Asia
Oatly bets on coffee and science to fuel plant-based milk’s comeback
Oatly defends processed food, doubles down on coffee and pushes for the next wave of plant-based milk growth
Délifrance brews up fresh insight into the UK’s coffee craze
With 1 in 10 Brits hitting up a café every day, operators have to offer a lot more than just a decent flat white to stay ahead
Danone on America’s ‘coffee evolution’ and ongoing growth in creamers
From tapping into the CoffeeTok culture to elevating plant-based creamers, how is one of the major coffee creamer producers moving the needle on innovation?
Future Food-Tech Chicago
Coffee crisis: What will it take to close the looming ‘massive’ supply-demand imbalance?
Demand for coffee is rising, but current production is threatened by climate change and geopolitical tensions in regions where the crops are concentrated – creating an opportunity for new methods for creating coffee and alternatives
Brewing direct connections with a new generation
A fresh wave is brewing in beverages and Millie Bobby Brown is leading it. Her DTC coffee brand is bypassing shelves to connect straight with fans
Strong flavours brew growth as English Tea Shop enters Middle East
Strong flavours drive English Tea Shop’s Middle East debut as it looks to capture premium tea demand
Big investments in beverage manufacturing and R&D: Heineken, Danone and more
Where do beverage giants see opportunities in the coming years - and what are they investing in as they plan out future growth?
Theabrownin: 3 must-knows about new ‘Nobel Prize-worthy’ ingredient
Theabrownin has been touted by Chinese food scientists as a ‘direct route to the Nobel Prize’ – here are three key reasons for their excitement
Have high coffee prices hit consumers?
Commodity prices for coffee may be high, but are these prices being seen in retail?
Land for growing coffee, wheat and beans could be halved by 2100
Large chunks of arable land will become unsuitable for key cash crops, says the FAO
Higher coffee prices on the horizon as JM Smucker seeks to offset tariff impact
Folgers and Café Bustelo maker JM Smucker joins a growing group of CPG manufacturers and retailers raising prices to offset the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs, including a 10% tariff on imports across the board
‘The Pearl of Africa’: How Ugandan coffee is building its place on the world stage
With a new wave of coffee producers championing sustainable farming and specialty coffee - and an expertise in its indigenous and more climate-sturdy robusta – the Ugandan coffee industry is building its place on the world stage
Driving mass change in the tea industry
How much do we value tea? And do we pay enough to support the workers behind it? The Fairtrade Foundation is calling for change
Bulletproof’s biohacker butter-coffee moves into the mainstream: ‘Functionality is no longer a niche – it’s an expectation!’
Originally beloved by keto enthusiasts and performance-minded biohackers, Bulletproof is repositioning as a modern coffee company that’s accessible to all.
Coffee mixology, functional brews and robot baristas: Top trends from the world’s most exciting coffee markets
Global coffee markets such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East hold huge opportunities for growth: touring these markets reveals some of the hottest future coffee trends
Should RTD coffee be included in soda taxes?
With increasingly sugary and indulgent products on the market, the UK wants to tax RTD coffee in the same way it taxes soda. How could this shake up the RTD coffee market?