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News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry20-Feb-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
How will Coca-Cola’s prebiotic drink launch shake up the gut health soda category?
Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop: a move projected to take the fast-growing category to the next level...... Read more
Should alcohol carry cancer warning labels?
The US Surgeon General and the WHO are both calling for cancer warning labels on alcohol. How likely is this to happen - and how effective would such labels be?... Read more
Molson Coors increases focus on US premiumization
One of Molson Coors’ key strategies is to ‘aggressively premiumize’ its portfolio: and it wants to follow its successes in Europe and Asia with a targeted strategy for the US market.... Read more
Booze makers in hot water as financial distress rates rise
Britain’s booze industry is on the brink as rates of financial distress increase among makers, especially smaller producers... Read more
‘A complex chess game of global trade’: How beverage alcohol companies are navigating tariffs
Beverage alcohol giants are now revealing the impact that tariffs are expected to have on their business. How will they deal with this?... Read more
Healthier innovations and sustainable packaging efforts key drivers of Aussie beverage sector, say experts
Australians are more health- and eco-conscious than before, prompting shifts in drinking behaviour towards more functional products.... Read more
New beverage launches: From 7UP Tropical to Simply Spiked Bold
Keep track of the latest in beverage innovation across the globe... Read more
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Innovators in alcohol-free: Lewis Hamilton’s Almave
Co-founded by Formula One champion and entrepreneur Lewis Hamilton, non-alcoholic agave spirit Almave wants to replicate trendy tequila’s success in the non-alc category. And the brand is in pole position…... Read more
Innovators in alcohol-free: Kin Euphorics
Rooted in Ayurvedic medicine, Kin Euphorics is exploring the world of functional ingredients to push the boundaries of the alcohol-free category. What’s coming up in 2025?... Read more
Innovators in alcohol-free: Katy Perry’s De Soi
Functional sparkling alcohol-free aperitif De Soi was co-founded by Katy Perry in 2022: layering culinary botanical ingredients (like yuzu, rosemary and lemongrass) with adaptogens (such as reishi mushroom and l-theanine) for the ‘buzz without the booze’.... Read more
US Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on alcohol
The US Surgeon General wants to make Americans more aware of the link between alcohol and cancer: suggesting cancer risk warning labels and revised guidance on alcohol consumption limits.... Read more
Revolutionizing soda: The emergence of a new Modern Soda category
Walmart has introduced its new ‘Modern Soda’ category: featuring innovative, better-for-you brands that are far from the traditional sugar-packed drinks loved by previous generations. So what is Modern Soda – and how big is its potential?... Read more
The debate over US drinking guidelines
US dietary guidelines are due to be updated this year: and the first two weeks of 2025 have seen the debate over alcohol consumption guidelines kick into high gear.... Read more
Texture: The next frontier in beverage innovation
Boba tea (or bubble tea) is just the beginning, as beverage innovators increasingly put the focus on texture.... Read more
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Alcohol labels should contain cancer risk warnings, says WHO
A new report from the WHO underscores an ‘urgent need for mandatory, standardized labeling on alcoholic beverages’... Read more
Coca-Cola enters prebiotic soda category with Simply Pop
Coca-Cola’s prebiotic soda will launch this month under the Simply brand: helping turbocharge the fast-growing gut health soda category.... Read more
Coffee and energy boom for Coca-Cola Hellenic
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company saw coffee volumes rise 23% and energy volumes up 30% in FY2024 as the bottler embraces strong momentum in the two categories... 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
Beyond hydration: How sourcing, packaging and quality shape the premium water category
Realm Artesian Water may have a high price point, but domestic sourcing and strategic distribution reflect growing consumer demand for premium, high-quality experiences... Read more
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