‘A big year for small beer’: 10 trend highlights for US craft beer in 2016
The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association for small and independent US brewers, looks back on the defining trends of 2016 for the craft beer industry.
Archives for December 8, 2016
Lightweighting has cut the weight of a 330ml beer bottle in half compared to 20 years ago
‘The final step in the craft brewer’s process is also one of the most important – choosing the right packaging. Understandably, brewers want something that will highlight the nature of their artisan product.
Tetra Pak: ‘Juice and dairy consumption declining across western Europe, driven by negative image of processed beverages and UHT technology’
Consumption habits are changing at a fast pace globally and Europe is leading on many of the emerging trends. But, juice and dairy consumption is declining across western Europe, largely driven by the increasingly negative image of processed beverages...
Brown-Forman sees 3% drop in Q2 but holds positive outlook for North American premium whiskey portfolio
Brown-Forman may have suffered a 3% loss in net sales, declining to $830m in Q2, but the CEO Paul Varga said the decline was to be expected after the company sold its Southern Comfort and Tuaca brands to Sazerac for $543.5m earlier this year.
Consumers see smoothies as the best vehicle for health and functional benefit customization, says Imbibe
A recent roundup of seven smoothie trends identified by beverage innovation center, Imbibe, shows that consumers are prioritizing health and wellness but with their own personalized spin.
Shanghai Food Safety Federation visits Döhler
The Shanghai Food Safety Federation has visited Döhler’s Asia-Pacific headquarters.
Industry backs ban of online junk food ads for children
Industry has given its support to a new ruling by the UK's Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) on marketing junk food to children that will increase restrictions to cover non-broadcast media, including print, cinema and online social media.