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News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry01-Apr-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
EU promises ‘swift action’ to support winemakers - but tariff threat looms large
The European Commission has set out a range of measures to help the wine industry ‘remain competitive, resilient and a vital economic force’ – but does that mean anything in the face of tariff threats?... Read more
April Fools! The beverage brands getting creative on April 1
Savory spritzers, beverage skincare and more feature this year...... Read more
Europe’s new wine strategy: The 7 key takeaways
The EU wine sector is a ‘cornerstone of Europe’s cultural and economic fabric’ - but its under threat. Here’s what the EU wants to do to help... Read more
New beverage launches: from Starbucks RTD coffee to canned cocktails
From new formats to innovative flavors, we take a look at some of the beverages launching around the globe... Read more
How can alcohol-free brands reach out to new consumers?
Alcohol-free drinks might be booming: but the reality is they still only reach a small proportion of the potential consumer base. How can they reach new users?... Read more
Do sweeteners increase appetite?
Popular sweetener sucralose could be tricking the brain into believing it’s hungry... Read more
 A new dawn in soft drinks: SunSip rises as prebiotic soda competition enters new era
When other soda manufacturers go high, Health-Ade is going low, and the strategy is paying off for the company’s prebiotic pop brand SunSip, which is carving out space for itself in the so-called modern soda set with distribution in more than 5,000 retailers and more than 1.8 million cans sold since its launch one year ago... Watch now
From zero to hero: How Keurig Dr Pepper has sprung onto the energy drink scene
Just three years ago, KDP’s share in energy was close to zero. In 2025, it expects more than $1bn in retail sales from energy brands: with its energy portfolio led by the hot acquisition of Ghost Energy.... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
How spirits-infused ice cream is shaking up the dessert scene
Alcohol-infused ice cream is a perfect mix of premium indulgence and Instagrammable appeal. How is this niche category evolving?... Read more
The wonderful world of adaptogens for beverages
What are adaptogens; why are they trending in better-for-you drinks; and how are brands using them to their advantage?... Read more
What exactly is an alcohol-free drink?
Many alcohol-free beers and other alcohol-free drinks still contain a trace amount of alcohol. So how much is acceptable?... Read more
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
How beer is eating into the food waste crisis
Beyond Belief Brewing is using waste pasta among other products to stop food waste entering landfill... Read more
Nestlé’s nutrition head on declining birth rates and ageing populations
From niche health needs for infants to catering for an ageing population, Nestlé’s head of nutrition has a vast and changing portfolio to grapple with... Read more
What do wine and beer industries think of the UK’s Spring Budget?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer released the UK’s Spring Budget yesterday. What do wine and beer industries make of the budget?... Read more
On-trend: Fever-Tree taps into adult socializing opportunities
Top tonic and mixer brand Fever-Tree saw 4% growth for FY2024, and says its firmly on track to make the most of top trends such as lower ABV drinks... Read more
AG Barr to scrap bottled water brand Strathmore
The UK soft drink company will discontinue the Scottish spring water brand by the end of January 2026... Read more
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