News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
As matcha’s popularity grows, Chuh, Shinzo and other emerging brands are using convenience, flavor innovation and new formats to turn a café favorite into a packaged beverage category
Tea is evolving into a “versatile flavour platform” that bridges the alcohol and non-alcoholic divide, with hard teas and RTDs driving innovation.
Coffee sustainability worldwide is at a crossroads, as prices fluctuate and concerns grow over climate change, farmer incomes and long-term supply resilience
The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?
Confectionery trends: Balancing better-for-you trends and indulgence
Candy-inspired nostalgia could give RTD tea a much-needed spark, as brands like Ryl Tea use confectionery flavors to attract younger, health-conscious consumers into the category
With pressure on conventional coffee production, coffee grown in a lab is one alternative that could ease demand
To appeal to coffee aficionados, alt dairy brands must prove barista-level functionality, compete on taste and flavour innovation, and look beyond sustainability
The regulatory burden has been significantly reduced
The Philippine government sets aside PHP2.5bn (US$40.6m) for farm-to-market roads that open access to 29,000 hectares to boost coffee production as it shifts towards high-value crop exports.
New product development
From matcha energy, alcohol-free aperitifs and nostalgia, summer flavours are driving drinks brands forward this summer
Extreme climate events are now a huge challenge for the coffee industry.
Space sakura tea and decaffeinated teas are part of Japan GreenTea’s export push, combining novelty, aesthetics and healthier beverage options
And a ‘no-risk’ benchmarking category is off the table
Coffee alternatives are rising not as replacements, but as functional upgrades
New research from APC Microbiome Ireland suggests coffee-driven changes in the gut microbiome may relate to brain function and behaviour.
New product development
Non-alcoholic beer and mid-strength wine, fibre shots, hydration pouches and flavour-led spirits are top of the agenda for brands
Nestlé overcomes infant formula recall to deliver solid Q1 growth, powered by Coffee and Confectionery
As the deadline for the regulation approaches, the commodity continues to grapple with barriers to compliance
New product development
From functional sodas and iced coffee formats to high-proof tequila and design-led whisky, brands are pushing to capture new consumption occasions
Nestlé predicts filtered coffee will see a surge that reflects rising consumer demand for cleaner flavours and innovative brews, especially in APAC
It is getting harder and harder to predict what the market will do next
A surprising ingredient could help plant-based meat tackle one of its biggest problems: taste
The announcement comes as Keurig Dr Pepper completes the acquisition of JDE Peet’s
From packaging breakthroughs and GLP-1-friendly formulations to regenerative claims and sensory-driven products, brands are balancing health, sustainability and indulgence in a rapidly evolving market
Climate pressures and production costs will force the sector to adapt, but the threat is not existential
Coffee prices had finally started declining: but what’s next?
Nestlé is doubling down on cold, convenient and customizable coffee solutions as Gen Z drives the rise of fourth‑wave, at‑home café culture
Insiders say instant coffee will be added to Europe’s deforestation regulation, impacting some of the biggest names in the business
By pouring its cow‑free milk into America’s favourite beverage, Strive Freemilk is normalising a new kind of dairy
Despite consumer coffee prices slipping, Vietnam’s brewing supply‑chain crisis threatens a painful whiplash for manufacturers as climate chaos, shrinking yields and land pressures trigger a new wave of cost volatility
For once, weather may not be the deciding factor
The rise of the US coffee creamer category has been largely fuelled by flavour innovation and brand collabs. But functional creamers represents a rapidly growing area.
The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat
KDP will ultimately split into a coffee business and a refreshment beverage business
Arla Foods’ record-breaking 2025 was forged by carefully-executed long-term strategy. Here’s how the dairy co-op has gone from strength to strength
Nestlé’s new coffee pillar brings together global power brands Nescafé, Nespresso and Starbucks. And RTD coffee will be a feature for all three...
After a year marked by a CEO shake-up and its biggest ever product recall, the Swiss CPG major is embarking on a strategic reset in 2026
Innovation in coffee is moving fast: How can brands get ahead in the booming market?
The new launch uses prebiotic fiber to help create a creamier, more luxurious brew: an innovative new take on the decaffeinated coffee category
China promotes tea and navel oranges in its latest round of belt and road initiatives to boost rural economies in days leading up to the festive season
The deforestation regulation’s postponement comes after a year of political wrangling
Discover how Belgian start-up Koppie is brewing a low-carbon alternative to coffee beans, without compromising on taste or ritual
Coffee is nature’s original ‘energy drink’: thanks to the caffeine burst that gives energy every morning. But the coffee of tomorrow is going far beyond that...
Matcha’s vibrant green color means it’s booming on social media. And yet, the tea itself is something of an acquired taste. So how are brands translating likes into sales?
Lower quality matcha has been flooding markets. Could the popular ingredient fall out of favour?
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Kaohsiung-based tea firm reimagines green tea into a fizzy beverage as health-conscious consumers seek weight-friendly and zero-alcohol options
Consumer Brands Association urges further tariff rollbacks on products like palm oil and tin mill steel
Healthy beverages
Lipton is expanding into concentrates and herbal teas to meet growing demand for flavorful, functional and convenient tea formats, while keeping pace with trends like GLP-1 wellness and stress management
Healthy beverages
Gen Z and Millennials are embracing the low-cost counterpart to ground and whole bean
Danone is struggling to meet demand for high-protein yogurt while coffee creamers continue to be a drag on performance in North America