Can KDP and JDE Peet’s new coffee giant challenge Nestlé’s stronghold?
Keurig, Jacobs and Douwe Egberts take on Nespresso and Nescafe
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Diageo taps premium cocktail culture and talent to fuel APAC growth
Diageo boosts its premium spirits strategy in Asia through immersive experiences to tap on consumer ‘desire for the extraordinary’
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’
What challenges - and opportunities - will Diageo’s next CEO face?
Diageo is high-profile example of just how tricky the alcohol industry is these days. Can it navigate a way forward?
‘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
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
Champagne industry shifts to lighter bottles with new tech
Champagne Telmont’s ultra-lightweight Champagne bottle hits the market this month: marking a milestone in sustainable winemaking with the tech open to all
Modernising baijiu: World’s bestselling spirit targets China’s Gen Z drinkers
Meta Liquor’s pioneering of sparkling baijiu serves to modernise the traditional spirit, crafting a modern identity to engage Gen Z consumers
Summer drinks trends for 2025
This summer sees new twists on classic cocktails while flavor innovations bring excitement to the category
Could climate change affect the taste of gin?
It all depends how juniper berries – the key botanical which is responsible for gin’s distinctive taste – are affected by changing weather conditions
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.
How to build a beverage brand: Just Ice Tea’s Seth Goldman on being an ‘activist entrepreneur’ in RTD tea
In 2022, Just Ice Tea emerged from the ashes of the axed brand Honest Tea. Industry veteran Seth Goldman tells us what he learned from Honest Tea and how Just Ice Tea can be even bigger and better
Can ‘cult wines’ weather the storm?
‘Cult wines’ may be less affected by weather variations than others: a surprise finding by US researchers
Grey Goose Altius targets sophisticated APAC drinkers with alpine water and minerality
Grey Goose’s latest high-end variant Altius has its eye on the premium drinking crowd in APAC, tapping on rising interest in unique terroir-driven spirits and a mineral-driven flavour to stand out in this market.
US tariffs are just the latest hit to global spirits trade
For spirits, ‘Liberation Day’ is just the latest blow in a lengthy story of trade disputes
Can organic wine buck the trend of long-term wine declines?
Across food and beverage, consumers want products that tick boxes when it comes to sustainability, clean label and ethically produced. That gives organic wine a chance to shine.
Molson Coors increases focus on US premiumization
One of Molson Coors’ key strategies is to ‘aggressively premiumize’ its portfolio: and it wants to follow its successes in Europe and Asia with a targeted strategy for the US market.
Molson Coors lines up big push for Peroni in the US
Molson Coors is ‘betting big on Peroni’ in the US, championing its potential to become one of the major European import beer brands.
‘A complex chess game of global trade’: How beverage alcohol companies are navigating tariffs
Beverage alcohol giants are now revealing the impact that tariffs are expected to have on their business. How will they deal with this?
Pernod Ricard acquires luxury African gin Inverroche
Iverroche becomes Pernod Ricard’s first wholly owned African spirit brand, as the French wine and spirit giant highlights the ‘great potential’ of the African market for the company.
Premium brands continue to shine for Heineken
Premium brands – led by brand Heineken – continue to be a winner for the Dutch brewer.
Spirits for all: Jagermeister sets sights on capturing both younger and mature drinking audiences
Jagermeister has set its sights on capturing the taste buds of both younger and more mature drinkers in the APAC region with its Cold Brew Coffee and Manifest products.
Molson Coors takes 8.5% stake in Fever-Tree
The investment will help unlock the potential of the premium tonic and mixer brand in the US.
‘Wine is fashion business’: Staying ahead of the curve is crucial in saturated Asia market – Taylors
Australia’s Taylors is applying a forward-thinking approach in its packaging and latest launches to capture Asian market share.
Roku Gin touts cocktail boom and premiumisation as category drivers
Suntory-owned Roku Gin says that the burgeoning popularity of cocktails and the premiumisation trend are key growth drivers of the gin category, particularly in Asia.
Ten intriguing trends set to shake up alcohol in 2025
Savory serves, protein cocktails and ‘brothtails’… what are some of the coolest and craziest trends emerging in beverage alcohol?
Constellation Brands sells Svedka vodka to Sazerac
Constellation Brands is divesting the vodka brand as part of its efforts to focus on higher end wine and spirits.
Trump’s proposed tariffs – and how they could affect the spirits industry
Tequila and Canadian whisky could be affected by the next round of tariffs
Sweet indulgence: 7 hot chocolate trends
Hot chocolate is all about beautiful presentations and luxury serves: but there's more to this indulgent treat than meets the eye...
How to build a beverage brand: Campari America on creating global icons
Campari America Managing Director Melanie Batchelor's vision has been instrumental in building the strategy for some of the world's most iconic spirits brands, including SKYY Vodka, Campari, Aperol, Grand Marnier and Espolon Tequila. What are her top...
LVMH invests in luxury alcohol-free wine, French Bloom
Moët Hennessy – the wines and spirits division of LVMH – has acquired a minority stake in premium alcohol-free sparkling wine brand, French Bloom.
Johnnie Walker debuts world’s lightest whisky bottle
The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra bottle comes in at just 180g, rethinking all aspects of how the bottle is designed, made and transported. Could it inspire change across the industry?
Top trends in beverage alcohol
What are the top trends driving the global beverage alcohol market forward - and how can we expect the industry to evolve?
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Scotch whisky secures protected status in Brazil
Scotch whisky has secured Geographical Indication (GI) in Brazil, protection that could be worth £25m to the industry over the next five years.
Spirits packaging innovation: Standout designs of 2024
Sleek, sophisticated and stylish: We take a look at some of the standout spirits packaging launches of the year so far.
Flavors drive canned cocktail purchases
What shapes consumers’ decisions when it comes to buying canned cocktails? Flavor is by far the biggest factor - but what else drives purchases?
Diageo’s Latin America hangover hits FY24 results
Latin American consumers are trading down away from premium spirits: a market shift that continues to hit Diageo’s sales in the region.
Reach for the stars: Starward launches colourful packaging range to put ‘modern’ Australian whiskey on the map
Australian spirits distillery Starward has launched a range of whiskies with brightly-coloured packaging to distinguish its ‘modern’ products from traditional scotch and carve out a place for itself in the liquor market.
Luxury slowdown: LVMH's champagne sales struggle
LVMH’s champagne sales were down in H1 2024, representing a wider struggle across the champagne sector.
Tequila cocktail trends
It’s not just about margaritas. National Tequila Day (July 24) puts the spotlight on the huge variety of cocktails now embracing the trending spirit.
Increasingly informed consumers demand better quality, more ethical coffee – Allpress Espresso
New Zealand-headquartered Allpress Espresso says that as consumers become better informed about various components of coffee, they are demanding higher quality products and an ethical supply chain.
The top five flavor trends for summer 2024
Ready for a spicy tamarind mangorita? Or excited about a parmesan espresso martini? Diageo highlights the top flavor trends it’s watching this summer.
Introducing 'mezquila': Tequila & mezcal blend pushes forward agave innovation
Santo Mezquila – a first-of-its-kind tequila and mezcal blend – is launching across the US, Canada and Japan. Founders Sammy Hagar (a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer) and Guy Fieri (an internationally renowned chef) believe the blend ties in perfectly with...
What is fonio? The grain set to become the superstar of sustainable brewing
A global collaboration of brewers – including Brooklyn Brewery, Carlsberg and Guinness – is showcasing the ancient West African grain fonio. What’s so special about the grain – and how can it transform brewing for the better?
Constellation Brands acquires California winery Sea Smoke
Constellation Brands says the acquisition of the Pinot Noir specialist further enhances its focus on higher-end wines.
PepsiCo expands bubly brand with new flavor-forward bubly burst
On a trajectory to become one of PepsiCo’s next billion-dollar brands, bubly has been making a splash as a fun-loving sparkling water brand. New launch bubly burst is set to expand the brand’s appeal by tapping into a market of consumers looking for...
Champagne Telmont releases bottles in ‘193,000 shades of green'
Champagne Telmont will release 193,000 bottles in shades ranging from green to cinnamon this year, as part of its journey to improve sustainability.
Brown‑Forman launches distribution business in Italy
Brown‑Forman Corporation has announced its plan to distribute its own brands in Italy, starting from May 1, 2025.
Madri Excepcional boosts Molson Coors’ premium push
Molson Coors has big plans for Madri Excepcional: a Spanish-style lager that’s growing fast in the UK and will now launch in North America. Meanwhile, the company is updating the Blue Moon brand to help it reach its potential; as well as debuting further...
Scotland set to raise Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol
The Scottish government plans to increase the Minimum Unit Price (MUP) for alcohol by 15p per unit to 65p this year