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News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry 05-Oct-2023
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RTD Vodka cocktails and seltzers remain king
RTD Vodka cocktails and seltzers remain king
The value of the US flavored alcoholic beverage market has climbed to just under $18B. A recent survey cites Vodka as the preferred alcohol-type in the category. However, data points to flavor as more important to consumers than alcohol-type alone... click here
TOP HEADLINES
Molson Coors: 5 ways it plans to accelerate growth
Molson Coors says it has achieved the aims of its 2019 Revitalization Plan: now it wants to refine that strategy to accelerate growth. From digital transformation to ‘aggressive premiumization’, here’s how it’s going to do that.... Read more
Britvic acquires four brands in Brazil
UK soft drink company Britvic has completed the acquisition of the Extra Power energy drink brand from GlobalBev; also acquiring three additional soft drinks brands – energy brand Flying Horse, juice brand Juxx and acai smoothie brand Amazoo.... Read more
The appeal of Japanese drinks to consumers in the UK and North America
Japanese drinks such as matcha and sake are being bought to ‘Western’ countries such as the UK and North American countries. Japanese sake is mostly drunk in restaurants the UK, although an event in Kensington, London stressed that it can be more versatile. Meanwhile, while it is notoriously difficult to separate the caffeine from matcha tea, that is what the company Domatcha achieved in 2016. As the drink increases in popularity in North America, it is still the only company who sells decaffeinated matcha there.... Read more
Hydration and hemp: Kommunity Brew sees innovation potential in Australia’s healthy beverage space
Australia’s Kommunity Brew believes that hemp has the potential to feature more widely in its NPD and innovation strategies, amidst the addition of more local acquisitions to its healthier beverage portfolio.... Read more
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Hemp Beverage Alliance sets out to help the category reach its potential
Regulatory confusion and poor availability is hampering the success of hemp beverages in the US. But the consumer demand is clearly there, says the newly formed Hemp Beverage Alliance - which believes that, if these challenges are addressed, the category will be free to reach its potential.... Read more
What's hitting the shelves? New beverage launches
From barista dairy alternatives to a 'breakfast x beverage' collaboration, we take a look at some of the new beverages launching around the globe.... Read more
England looks to change ‘alcohol-free’ definition
England currently considers an ‘alcohol-free’ drink as one containing less than 0.05% ABV – differing from a number of other countries that use 0.5% ABV as the definition. A public consultation is now seeking views on whether to raise the threshold for 'alcohol free' to 0.5% ABV.... Read more
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
German confectionery association calls for more European legislation to strengthen single market
The European single market was established 30 years ago with the freedom of movement of goods, which initially boosted foreign trade for Germany’s confectionery industry – but a lack of clarity is now threatening its very future, the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) warned.... Read more
Puratos unveils its baking trends for 2024 and beyond
The ingredients specialist for the bakery, sweet treats and chocolate industry revealed its industry trends and consumer preferences at its Taste Tomorrow conference.... Read more
How to get consumers to choose your more responsible, less impactful products?
Today’s shoppers are savvier; alive to greenwashing and cynical about offsetting, says Mintel’s senior trends consultant Richard Cope.... Read more
‘A natural journey’: Freshness and clean label crucial combo to nail flavours in processed foods
The crucial combination of freshness and clean label is emerging as an important flavour strategy that food and beverage brands need to hit in order to cater to APAC consumers’ increasingly exacting demands.... Read more
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