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News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry

02-Apr-2026

TOP HEADLINES

16 trends at Expo West: Convenience, function and ‘feel good’ food redefines innovation and marketing

From packaging breakthroughs and GLP-1-friendly formulations to regenerative claims and sensory-driven products, brands are balancing health, sustainability and indulgence in a rapidly evolving market... Read more

Strait of Hormuz: How are beverage commodities under pressure?

Oil is the headline issue: but what else is affected?... Read more

Keurig Dr Pepper appoints Rafael Oliveira as CEO of new coffee giant

The announcement comes as Keurig Dr Pepper completes the acquisition of JDE Peet’s... Read more

Modern soda’s influence spreads across the beverage category

The category has taken US shelves by storm over the last couple of years: but what will it look like in 2026 and beyond?... Read more

Mood beverages: How a new generation of drinks is helping us relax

An emerging functional frontier looks at a key consumer need... Read more

10 global trends shaping F&B

What trends are driving changes in the F&B industry?... Read more

Unilever spins-off food as McCormick megamerger confirmed

Unilever separates Foods, McCormick scales-up – a new force in food and beverage emerges... Read more

Localised and functional: Asia energy drinks tap health demand

Energy drinks in Asia are evolving beyond caffeine as consumers seek added health benefits, opening opportunities for functional, better-for-you innovation... Read more

Whey’s boom is flipping dairy economics on their head

Once a waste product, whey has become dairy’s hottest commodity, driving record prices, factory investments and a profound shift in the economics of global milk production... Read more

The three major forces reshaping the beverage category

The beverages we choose - and how we find them - is changing... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

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... Read more

Carving out the functional frontier of alcohol-free drinks

It’s an exciting area of innovation - but are consumers ready?... Read more

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... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Innovation in Low and No Alcohol 2026

Join us as we explore the next stage of the category’s development with some of today’s most exciting brands.

26-Mar-2026

The frontiers of functional dairy

This webinar explores the latest advances - from bioactive peptides and high-protein formulations to probiotics, postbiotics, and immune-boosting ingredients.

05-Mar-2026

Functional ingredients on the health frontline

Join us as we examine where innovation is happening, which health outcomes are gaining traction, and how brands can balance efficacy, regulation and consumer trust.

19-Feb-2026