Brewers’ global search for growth opportunities
Beer volumes in the US and Western Europe are now in long-term decline. Where might other opportunities lie?
Archives for March 20, 2026
Carving out the functional frontier of alcohol-free drinks
It’s an exciting area of innovation - but are consumers ready?
GLP-1 drugs spark new push for hydration solutions
GLP-1 drugs don’t just affect how much people eat: they influence how much they drink
The retail playbook that took a clean label soda from natural to mainstream
Clean label soda brand Nixie outlines the retail and merchandising strategy that is helping it compete in conventional aisles
Mushroom boom in food and beverage faces shakeout as growth collides with inflation, consolidation
Functional mushroom products surge across beverages and snacks, but rising competition, consumer pullback and a wave of acquisitions signal a more challenging next phase
New product development
New beverage launches: Grey Goose Prada, Stoli RTD, Faccia and more…
Brands across alcohol, non‑alcohol and functional hydration are rolling out premium innovations, collaborations and reformulations that tap into fashion crossovers, natural ingredients and elevated at‑home drinking trends
Abundant coffee crops; consumer wobbles and the Iran conflict: Another shake-up for coffee prices?
Coffee prices had finally started declining: but what’s next?