Unilever spins-off food as McCormick megamerger confirmed
Unilever separates Foods, McCormick scales-up – a new force in food and beverage emerges
Manufacturers
The world’s top 10 dairy companies dominating a $1.5t market
From Lactalis to Mengniu, the world’s leading dairy players are scaling up through M&A, premiumisation and protein-led innovation as the global market races towards $1.5t
Building an alcohol-free beer brand: Secrets to success from Athletic Brewing and Lucky Saint
These top independent brewers have helped build up the non-alc beer category
From 67 no’s to nationwide: How Magic Mind built its functional shot business
Positioned to upgrade coffee, Magic Mind rapidly is scaling its nootropic shot after turning early rejections into nationwide retail traction
RTDs and protein yogurts boost Fonterra as billion‑dollar payout nears
The New Zealand co-op’s next growth phase is backed by protein and cheese demand: but tensions in the Middle East could shake performance later this year
PepsiCo is in the middle of its biggest snack reset in years
From SKU cuts and factory closures to functional launches and acquisitions, PepsiCo is moving fast to streamline and prove its snack empire still matters
Why Danone bought Huel: and what’s next for meal replacements
Danone is fast-expanding into meal replacements. What does its Huel deal mean for the category?
Danone swoops to buy meal replacement brand Huel
Food and beverage giant Danone is to acquire plant-based meal solutions business Huel as part of its wider growth strategy
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?
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
Olipop ramps up focus on flavour innovation as functional beverages boom
Flavour innovation is top-of-mind for the gut health superstar as US consumers value taste above all
Craft beer shake-up as Tilray buys BrewDog’s US business
Can Tilray, the NY-headquartered CPG company, become a top 3 US craft brewer?
Asahi profit dips after Japan cyberattack, Europe weather woes
Beverage giant Asahi has reported a decline in profits after its Japan business was hit by a cyberattack last September, underscoring growing digital vulnerabilities across the food sector
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
Inside PepsiCo’s first-ever restaurant - where crisps are the main ingredient
The soda and snacks giant can now add another feather to its cap: it’s becoming a restaurateur
How to build a beverage brand: Spindrift on embracing the sparkling opportunities in better-for-you drinks
Flavor innovation has been key for Spindrift’s sparkling water: and now the brand has expanded into soda and iced tea as it continues to embrace opportunities for growth...
Diageo’s cocktail focus: A shift to moderation and wellness
Diageo’s World Class Cocktail Festival presents traditional spirits through lighter serves and localisation amid growing health and moderation trends
Yeo’s targets smaller packs, global export markets to drive growth
Food and beverage major Yeo’s is eyeing expanded growth via a focus on smaller pack sizes and a stronger global export push across the US and Europe
The rise and fall of BrewDog
Punk beer brand BrewDog was the pioneer of the UK craft beer movement: but this month was sold in a cut-price deal to America’s Tilray Brands. What happened?
How Danone is redefining plant-based through a benefit-led strategy
Danone US is taking plant-based nutrition into the sports performance arena as it seeks to deepen the category’s benefit-driven appeal
GLP‑1 drinks take off as brands race for $3.5bn functional growth
From protein shakes to collagen coolers, brands are reinventing beverages for the GLP‑1 era and the race for dominance in this fast‑growing $3.5bn category is just beginning
Tilray Brands acquires BrewDog
Rising US CPG company Tilray Brands is the new owner of the BrewDog craft beer brand and selected UK assets
Coca-Cola’s incoming CEO reveals his 3 key focus areas
Henrique Braun will take the lead at the beverage giant on March 31: with three top priorities
Celsius’ $722M Q4 signals surging energy drink growth as Alani Nu, Rockstar join PepsiCo network
As Celsius absorbs Alani Nu and Rockstar into PepsiCo’s distribution system, the three‑brand portfolio is grabbing shelf and cooler space nationwide
Keurig Dr Pepper’s $18bn acquisition of JDE Peet’s on track to close in April
KDP will ultimately split into a coffee business and a refreshment beverage business
Poppi launches in the UK
The US gut health soda launches its first international market with its UK debut on March 5
Brown Brothers taps fruity spritzes to recruit new wine drinkers
Brown Brothers is betting on familiar citrus flavours to recruit new wine drinkers, launching yuzu lemon and orange spritzes to lower entry barriers into the category
Weak US sales drag Diageo results down
Diageo has lowered its sales guidance for the year, with US sales weaker than expected in H1
New product development
New beverage launches: Red Bull cherry, Moth, Athletic Brewing and more…
New launches from MOTH, Nashi, Athletic Brewing, V8, Red Bull, AMC and Cure highlight flavour innovation, better‑for‑you positioning and the continued diversification of functional and premium beverage categories
Why Arla wins through protein and trend-driven drink formats
Arla Foods’ record-breaking 2025 was forged by carefully-executed long-term strategy. Here’s how the dairy co-op has gone from strength to strength
Nestlé bets big on ‘healthy longevity’: Inside its new launch
Which ingredients make Nestlé’s new drinks suitable for healthy ageing?
Danone beats FY25 expectations but disappoints in North America
Protein and medical nutrition powered Danone into growth but soft performance in North America signals a major shift is needed
New product development
New beverage launches: Nestlé, boutique whisky, Oatly and more…
A wave of new beverage launches is landing across functional shots, RTDs, mead and premium sparkling drinks, as brands tap trends in flavour expansion, better‑for‑you formats and elevated alcohol‑free alternatives
Nestlé sharpens focus on coffee as key growth engine
Nestlé’s new coffee pillar brings together global power brands Nescafé, Nespresso and Starbucks. And RTD coffee will be a feature for all three...
PepsiCo plays ‘offense’ to transform portfolio for health-conscious consumers
CEO Ramon Laguarta outlines plans to reduce sugar and sodium, boost protein and fiber, and “restage” core brands to drive higher value per consumption
Arla’s record year is fuelled by protein and cold coffee
In a turbulent 2025, Arla’s ingredients business was the growth engine behind a record-breaking financial performance while Starbucks drinks drove branded volumes
Inside Coca‑Cola’s 2026 growth playbook: Digital, innovation and change
As Coca‑Cola enters a pivotal year, the drinks giant is doubling down on digital transformation, bold innovation and a refreshed leadership vision to fuel its next decade of growth
BrewDog put up for sale
BrewDog has appointed financial experts, AlixPartners, to explore options for the future of the business
What’s at stake for Danone in 2026?
From maintaining growth in protein and specialized nutrition to propping up plant-based and creamers, here’s what Danone must focus on
Coca-Cola reveals 2026 outlook
The beverage giant prepares for a change in leadership: what does the road ahead look like?
AB InBev champions strength of megabrands in difficult beer market
AB InBev remains confident in the fundamental strengths of the beer category: and the power of brands such as Corona and Michelob Ultra
Constellation Brands announces next CEO
Bill Newlands will retire in April: and Nicholas Fink will take over as the company’s next president and CEO
Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs as beer consumption weakens
Heineken will cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years
Kirin doubling down on beer innovation and R&D to fuel global growth
Beer giant Kirin is ramping up focus on its beer and R&D businesses to drive international growth, boosting the use of new technology and localisation
Unilever faces a pivotal year as strategy moves to execution
Unilever enters a transition year as the company seeks to accelerate growth after its ice cream spin-off
How Chobani is bringing ‘hunt culture’ to grocery retail
Chobani is translating hype and scarcity economics into everyday grocery categories, reframing its Flavor Drops creamer from a staple product into a discovery-driven experience
Clean label vs. functional foods: Can the two trends coexist?
Functional foods are often ultra-processed – but can they be clean label?
Free AF: The brand riding the canned cocktail wave in alcohol-free
A rising star in the US canned mocktail category, Free AF is betting on a big alcohol-free future
Pepsi, Michelob Ultra and more: The big beverage ads at Super Bowl LX
From Peyton Manning to a polar bear, there’s plenty in store for Super Bowl LX
Sparkling in aluminium: Usability is key for Brown Brothers wine bottles
Australian heritage brand Brown Brothers focuses on sustainable convenience with its novel aluminium prosecco bottle