Low alcohol, high ambition: Future Château eyes up demand for mid-strength wine
The 5% ABV wine has raised £0.7m in pre-seed funding from beverage industry veterans, after proving its concept with the first vintage last year
Archives for March 13, 2026
Can George Clooney replicate his Casamigos success in non-alcoholic beer?
George Clooney has teamed up with his Casamigos co-founders to launch Crazy Mountain, a new non-alcoholic brew
Low and no alcohol wine: What to look out for in 2026
Consumers are increasingly looking for alcohol-free products: where do low and no wines fit in?
Could beer byproduct help create better cultivated meat?
Brewers spent yeast holds the potential to create cultivated meat that better matches the mouthfeel and texture of animal products
How Tilray is turbocharging growth with BrewDog acquisition: ‘We’re accelerating our strategy by years!’
Acquiring the Scottish craft beer brand takes American CPG company Tilray global
Up the food chain
Cargill’s CTO on AI, innovation and where R&D is going
From AI to reformulation, the agribusiness giant’s CTO Florian Schattenmann talks future tech, passing fads and where Cargill is stepping up focus
4 market opportunities revealed by Mintel Most Innovative winners
When supply chain snarls and cautious consumers dominate, winners focus on health, convenience and mindful indulgence
New product development
New beverage launches: Matcha soda, Vita Coco, Aqua Libra and more…
From matcha sodas and coconut water to luxury rum, RTD teas and circular spring water, the latest launches show how brands are rethinking flavour, functionality and sustainability across the global drinks market