The alcohol industry in Japan is concerned over the impacts of the country’s latest rounds of COVID-19 restrictions on the sector’s growth, with many businesses in a stake of flux and uncertainty and even major traditional breweries looking to expand...
Consumers’ ongoing efforts to kick the sugar habit and select better-for-you, nutrient-dense foods and beverages unexpectedly may be helping to fuel a rise in Asian-inspired flavors, beverages and dishes across categories, according to recent research...
Lower alcohol beers are becoming more readily available to consumers in the US on-premise: and there’s still plenty of room for new entrants, according to GCA.
The US wine industry fails to appeal to millennials and interest them in the category, according to a new report. "The issue of greatest concern for the wine business today continues to be the lagging participation in the wine category by the large...
The Low2NoBev show, a dedicated trade show for the low and no-alcohol drinks sector, has been rescheduled to be co-located with The Big Hospitality Expo at Olympia, London from September 26-28, 2022.
Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to £4.5bn ($6.1bn) during 2021 as the industry continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic and US tariffs, according to figures released this month by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
China’s first hard seltzer company, ZEYA, has turned the attention to supermarkets and on-trade channels, after pivoting from e-commerce which accounted for the majority of sales over the last few pandemic-stricken years.
The distilled spirits sector achieved strong growth in 2021, driven by the gradual reopening of restaurants and consumers trading up to super-premium spirits at-home, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Pre-mixed...
Online alcohol sales in the US have grown 131% since 2019, outpacing overall online grocery sales by a wide margin, according to a new report from Rabobank.
Nestlé Health Science has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Orgain, a plant-based nutrition company, from its founder Dr Andrew Abraham and Butterfly Equity, who will continue to be minority share owners.
The most suitable regions for growing coffee arabica, cashews, and avocados will decline in some of the main countries that produce these crops as climate change progresses, predicts new first-of-its-kind analysis.
Dairy giant Lactalis has entered the post workout recovery category with the US introduction of UP2U RECOVER protein drinks and UP2U RECOVER unflavored protein powder.
Dry January is the month of the year when the no and low alcohol category really has a chance to shine. So what have we learned about the direction of the category this month? Here's five key takeaways from Dry January 2022.
Used by Nestlé, PepsiCo, Givaudan, Campbell’s, Coca-Cola, General Mills, Dole, and more, Tastewise, the AI-powered real-time food intelligence solution, is sharing the top consumer food and beverage trends for 2022.
Mamma Chia, the maker of organic chia-based snacks and beverages, is updating its image to embrace inclusivity and stand out in an increasingly competitive natural foods segment.
Tequila holds an almost 16% of on-trade spirits sales in terms of volume: up significantly from 2016 when it had a 11.5% share, according to figures from CGA. And its popularity is set to continue to grow.
UK consumers have bought 15% more low or no alcohol beer, cider, wine and spirits over Dry January this year than they did a year ago, according to supermarket Tesco.
Many consumers are maintaining the habits they formed at the onset of the global pandemic nearly two years ago, including a sustained preference for at-home dining and e-commerce, notes market research intelligence firm Acosta, which says retailers and...
The COVID-19 global pandemic had a drastic and sudden impact on how people shop and eat. As we move to a new normal where – the hope is – we are able to shift gears and learn to ‘live with COVID’, how will people’s attitudes to food continue to evolve?
The Spare Food Co. is rescuing watery whey from the yogurt production process and infusing it into effervescent elixirs in the hopes of fixing a broken food system and reversing climate change.
Innovation in non-alcoholic spirits is helping Bacardi be part of the momentum behind low and no alcohol cocktails. Its latest launch - a new non-alcoholic spirit called Palette debuting in Europe this month - joins brands such as Martini non-alcoholic...
People who consume red wine between one to more than five glasses a week had a 10 to 17% lower risk in contracting COVID-19, but beer drinkers had a heightened risk, according to a recent study.
The no and low alcohol category continues to outperform full-alcohol and is increasing its share of the total beverage alcohol market, according to new research from IWSR.
The pandemic has left a “lasting impression on consumer behaviour, particularly in relation to food and beverage choices”, reckons Innova Market Insights, which has revealed personal health and the environment as its top trends of 2022.
Hard seltzer flavors will evolve with smoky profiles and fresh spins on traditional flavors; while premiumization and sustainability will drive the direction of the category in 2022. That’s according to Amy Walberg, founder, owner and CEO of PRESS Premium...
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) — drawing on its staff and consumer survey data — has published its forecast of food trends for the upcoming year.
A collection of alcohol alternative brands have created the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA) in the US: noting ‘one of the largest cultural shifts in decades’ as American consumers become increasingly interested in mindful drinking. The...
Premiumization has been a key trend for spirits for years: but the pandemic has helped accelerate growth, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
The increased popularity of cocktails have boosted sales of tequila and liqueurs in the UK, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association’s latest market report.
Beverage brands’ messaging has evolved throughout the course of the pandemic: shaping how they build relationships with consumers and build long term connections.
UAE non-alcoholic drink online marketplace and distributor Drink Dry says that functional beverages are an emerging trend in the region and is looking to list more of such products on its platform.
PepsiCo has expanded its green tech accelerator programme in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to reach sustainable design innovators across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Total beverage alcohol ecommerce sales across key global markets are expected to grow by 66% over five years, reaching more than $42bn, according to new data from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Australia’s Rogue Beverages is launching its botanical health tonics into 40 outlets in New Zealand including retailers such as Bin Inn, Mojo Coffee Roasters and Natural Organics, and is setting a target of penetrating 2000 outlets within the next six...
The Middle East’s growing coffee culture has caught the eye of Minh Tien Group, a Vietnam-based producer and exporter of coffee beans looking to expand in the Gulf region.
Locally-produced wines, beers and spirits are currently on the up-and-up in India’s alcohol industry, with millennial consumers in particular preferring these over international brands – but drinks not in the premium or low price categories continue to...
Subtle, nuanced flavors have taken center stage in recent years: but this is set to change in 2022 with a shift to bigger and bolder profiles, according to beverage development company Flavorman.
Japan’s wine market is facing an uphill battle due to the ageing work force, global warming and the lingering effects of COVID-19, but firms remain optimistic of boosting sales at home and abroad.
As it launches the alcohol-free version of its flagship brew on draught, Heineken predicts there will be as many Heineken 0.0 taps as there are Heineken Original by 2025.
Public health messages on sugar-sweetened fruit drinks for children convinced a significant percentage of parents to avoid these drinks, according to a study from researchers at the University of Washington and the University of Pennsylvania.