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News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry11-Mar-2025
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Striking a sweet balance in beverages
Striking a sweet balance in beverages
As the demand for sugar reduction intensifies, brands are being pressured to rethink their sweetener strategies. Cargill experts offer insights into the forces behind the trends, as well as ways to successfully balance health and taste.... click here
TOP HEADLINES
How Coca-Cola creates billion dollar brands
The Coca-Cola Company now boasts 30 billion-dollar brands: from classics such as Coca-Cola and Sprite to newer winners like Smartwater, Fairlife and Fuze Tea. How does it create billion dollar brands?... Read more
Is red wine better for you than white wine?
Red wine is often perceived as the ‘healthier’ choice, given the presence of antioxidant resveratrol. Does that give it an edge over white wine when it comes to cancer risk?... Read more
Can organic wine buck the trend of long-term wine declines?
Across food and beverage, consumers want products that tick boxes when it comes to sustainability, clean label and ethically produced. That gives organic wine a chance to shine.... Read more
New beverage launches: NPD at Natural Products Expo West
From prebiotic soda to RTD coffee, we take a look at some of the beverage innovations making waves at the natural and organic products show... Read more
Carbonated beverage brand Spindrift takes another crack at soda
US-based sparkling water brand Spindrift launched a line of sodas with no added sugar, returning the company to its roots... Read more
How are spent grains and coffee addressing nutrition and taste?
Byproducts from grain and coffee could ease the cocoa shortage and meet growing demand for protein fortification... Read more
5 trends to watch in sports drinks
From booming personalization options to unexpected functional ingredients, we take a look at some of the trends redefining the sports drinks category.... Read more
Cannabis beverages: The next frontier in alcohol-free?
Cannabis beverages – whether using CBD or THC – can take a share of the alcohol-free category thanks to a functional ‘buzz’ that other alcohol-free beverages are missing. How big is the opportunity?... Read more
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Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series | 8 Broadcasts
Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series | 8 Broadcasts
Join FoodNavigator online as we explore Healthy Alternatives, Healthier Snacking, Sugar Reduction, Weight Management, Functional Beverages, Plant-Based Innovation, Healthy Ageing and Mood Food. Register now for FREE... click here
EDITOR'S CHOICE
A better-for-you powerhouse: Why Celsius is buying Alani Nu for $1.8bn
Energy drink and lifestyle brand Celsius will buy Alani Nutrition for $1.8bn: creating a leading better-for-you, functional lifestyle platform that’s ready to embrace strong momentum in the category... Read more
From hops to hydration: Carlsberg’s big push into the soft drinks arena
The acquisition of Britvic brings a host of new drinks to Carlsberg’s portfolio, while it’s also gained significant innovation capabilities in soft drinks. But it’s not just about the Britvic acquisition: it’s part of a wider strategy.... Read more
Cold coffee has hot growth potential, says Nestlé
Cold coffee is ‘increasingly the coffee drink of choice’ for Millennials and Gen Z, says Nestlé – and the company is responding with new innovations.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Innovation in low and no alcohol
The low and no alcohol category is one of the most exciting areas of beverage innovation today. Consumers want to moderate their alcohol intake: but they still want drinks that deliver on taste, flavor and experiences.
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Discover how GLP-1 receptor agonists are reshaping consumer health trends and driving a surge in weight management priorities.
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
How to build a beverage brand: Bodyarmor on shaking up the sports drinks category
With huge momentum in the sports drinks category - and the might of The Coca-Cola Company behind it - the opportunity is huge for Bodyarmor. Innovation is in full flow - but how does the brand decide which concepts make it onto the market?... Read more
How non-alcoholic spirits are made
Non-alcoholic spirits are, in terms of how they are produced, a far cry from the alcoholic version... Read more
Shaken Udder expands range with two new flavours
Shaken Udder are expanding its milkshake range with a duo of dessert inspired new product launches.... Read more
Coca-Cola Ireland and NI completes acquisition of BDS Vending
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland & Northern Ireland has completed its acquisition of BDS Vending Solutions.... Read more
Nutri-score abandoned by European Commission
Following a years-long battle, the European Commission appears to have ditched plans to enforce its Nutri-score policy... Read more
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