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News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry07-Jan-2025
TOP HEADLINES
Researchers call for sugar taxes and stronger regulations, as sugary drinks linked to millions of diabetes and cardiovascular cases
A new study links millions of diabetes and heart disease cases to sugary drinks, with researchers calling for more interventions such as soda taxes, marketing restrictions and public health campaigns.... Read more
Innovators in alcohol-free: CROSSIP
As a brand ‘born in a bar, not a boardroom’, CROSSIP has been carving out the alcohol-free category in the on-trade. What’s the secret to success?... Read more
Natural Sweetener Alliance aims to ‘democratize’ sweeteners
The partnership between Tate & Lyle and Manus addresses a secure and sustainable supply of Reb M... Read more
New beverage launches: Ocean Spray, Kopparberg and more
New year, new innovations! We’re back with the latest in beverage NPD... 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
2025 Coffee trends: Cold brew, private label heat up
Coffee culture, cold brew and private-label varieties are stirring up the category, as consumers experiment with flavors to recreate the café experience at home... Read more
Roku Gin touts cocktail boom and premiumisation as category drivers
Suntory-owned Roku Gin says that the burgeoning popularity of cocktails and the premiumisation trend are key growth drivers of the gin category, particularly in Asia.... Read more
Ten intriguing trends set to shake up alcohol in 2025
Savory serves, protein cocktails and ‘brothtails’… what are some of the coolest and craziest trends emerging in beverage alcohol?... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
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
How does sugary drink consumption affect cardiovascular risk?
A newly-published large-scale study in Sweden puts the spotlight on how sugar consumption - and specifically sugary drink consumption - affects cardiovascular risk.... Read more
Trump’s proposed tariffs – and how they could affect the spirits industry
Tequila and Canadian whisky could be affected by the next round of tariffs... 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
High-fructose corn syrup linked to cancer growth
The beverage sweetener is under fire in a new study... Read more
Can Nestlé’s new protein drink rival the soaring demand for weight-loss drugs?
The food and beverage giant is once again addressing the growing popularity of weight-loss drugs with a protein shot designed to curb appetite. But can it hold its own in the booming market for targeted health-focused solutions?... Read more
Carlsberg Britvic deal gets go-ahead from UK competition watchdog
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited of Britvic plc.... Read more
Sake simplified: Versatile time-based concept targeting new generation of Asia drinkers
An innovative time-based categorisation of sake combined with novel food pairings is finding its way to younger adults while preserving its authentic appeal for older consumers.... Read more
New beverage launches: ZOA, STōK and more
This week’s round-up of beverage NPD features plenty of festive themes, as well as new innovations for the year ahead.... Read more
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