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News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry15-Jan-2024
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Five trends to watch in non-alcoholic beverages
Five trends to watch in non-alcoholic beverages
The 2023 wave of functional & better-for-you beverage innovation is spilling into 2024 NA bevs. As functionality becomes standard, consumers will reach for liveliness, plant-based & relaxation waters, spiritless spirits, post-meal digestives & more... click here
TOP HEADLINES
What's hitting the shelves? New beverage launches - from protein drinks to fruit juice
From protein beverages to fruit juice, we take a look at some of the latest beverages launching around the globe.... Read more
Nestlé invests $100m in Vietnam coffee factory
Nestlé Vietnam will use a $100m investment at its Tri An coffee factory to increase production capacity: helping the company meet growing local and international demand for brands such as Nescafé, Nescafé Dolce Gusto and Starbucks.... Read more
What’s stirring this Dry January? Canned mocktails, extra hoppy beverages, functional drinks
Non-alcoholic beverages continue to gain a foothold, cutting into the overall alcohol market, as brands like Longbottom, HOP WTR, and hiyo tap into consumer demands for quality, functionality, and health.... Read more
Plant-based drinks face multiple barriers as suitable dairy alternatives: NUS-led study
Plant-based beverages may be considered suitable alternatives to their dairy counterparts but must overcome challenges related to flavour, consumer health, stability and nutrient dissolution, say researchers in Singapore, the UK and China.... Read more
‘No time to lose’: EU urged to conclude Mercosur trade talks
A total of 23 trade bodies have called for the swift approval of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, which will make it easier to export EU agri-food products including key dairy commodities to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay and vice versa.... Read more
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Coming soon: BrewDog, the movie
Craft brewer BrewDog is working on a film that will chart its journey from Scottish start-up to global beer brand.... Read more
What's hitting the shelves? New beverage launches - sparkling water, ouzo and more
From Mediterranean-inspired sparkling water to botanical ouzo, we take a look at some of latest beverages launching around the globe.... Read more
Carrefour stops selling PepsiCo products over price increases
European supermarket giant Carrefour has stopped selling PepsiCo products in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain: citing 'unacceptable' price increases from the American drinks and snacks giant.... Read more
Asahi expands global ambitions for Asahi Super Dry with acquisition of US brewing facility
Asahi Europe & International (AEI) will acquire Wisconsin contract beverage production and co-packing company Octopi Brewing: representing a ‘significant step forward’ in accelerating its global growth plan for Asahi Super Dry, which will now be brewed in the US for the first time.... Read more
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Danone to sell US organic dairy brands Horizon Organic, Wallaby to Platinum Equity
The agreement forms part of Danone’s growth strategy and comes a year after the company first indicated it was willing to sell its US premium organic dairy business.... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: From PepsiCo’s non-HFSS crisps to Nestlé’s soya chunks
As we move into 2024, we’ll continue to bring you the latest in new product development across Europe, and occasionally from further afield. In this edition of our NPD Trend Tracker for example, we cover Nestlé’s recent launch of Maggi Soya Chunks in Central and West Africa. Closer to home, PepsiCo is launching non-HFSS Sunbites crisps, and retailer Asda is announcing a new ‘Health menu’ range. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…... See more
AI and digital tracing: Building efficient and transparent supply chains in 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tracing will shine an even brighter spotlight on efficiency and transparency in 2024 to protect the future of food.... Read more
Is the ‘healthy indulgence’ production trend out, the immunity diet one in for 2024?
With the increasing emphasis on consumer health and wellbeing, a food futurologist shares the top 2024 dietary trends that will make a big impact—and interesting fruit and veg choices and eating occasions are getting a big appearance.... Read more
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