GLP-1 drugs put alcohol sales in focus as Heineken warns of impact
As GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reshape drinking habits, Heineken has warned of a potential hit to beer sales, while drinks makers weigh the implications for their portfolios
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New beverage launches: Festive flavours meet premiumisation
From premium spirits to functional coffee, brands are targeting convenience, quality and changing consumption occasions with their latest launches
PepsiCo shuts Tennessee bottling plant amid sliding soft drink volumes
The closure comes as PepsiCo steps up efforts to cut costs and revive growth in its North American soft drinks business
Up the food chain
Why drinks brands need to rethink the rules of drinking
He works behind the scenes on some of the industry’s best-known brands. Now, Denomination’s Hamish Campbell explains what it takes to capture consumers’ attention in an ever-changing market
Autumn flavours: How drinks brands are reimagining seasonal favourites
Sour-apple wine, marshmallow stout and peach-finished whiskey are among the launches putting a fresh spin on autumn, as brands experiment with fruit-led profiles, dessert-inspired drinks and seasonal packaging
New beverage launches: Malibu, Hebridean Cream Liqueur and more...
The latest launches highlight how brands are responding to demand for innovation, provenance and convenience - from RTDs and functional beverages to English wine and premium spirits
Germany approves draft sugar tax on soft drinks – what this means for manufacturers
The proposed levy would introduce tiered rates based on sugar content, with potential implications for manufacturers
Iced coffee: Where’s the next wave of innovation?
Iced coffee is gaining ground across Europe’s on-trade. As volumes rise in four markets, where could suppliers find their next opportunity – from flavour innovation to processing technology and functional ingredients
Caffè Nero and Myprotein launch new protein lattes
The move taps into growing demand for protein-enriched drinks, with the new iced matcha and latte containing up to 25g of protein per serving
Champagne in a can: Can RTD attract new consumers?
Tavern’s Cannes Royale Champagne cocktails highlights the opportunities and challenges of bringing a premium wine category into more informal drinking occasions