News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Arkansas, Indiana and Idaho want to block low-income Americans from spending nutrition aid on candy and soda as part of the Trump Administration’s larger Make America Healthy Again initiative – but industry groups say a ban will have unintended consequences
Enhanced electrolyte beverage Unwell Hydration was launched this year by top female podcaster Alex Cooper. The brand illustrates how hydration is going beyond the sports field and into a new world of celebrities, social media and - most importantly -...
A sweetener used in dairy, beverages and candies may be a game-changing solution to the global antimicrobial resistance crisis
Coca-Cola’s plastic use continues to grow - despite a clear opportunity to change, says international ocean advocacy organisation Oceana.
Opinion
Sugar production needs a closer look as a series of upcoming stresses could cause a struggle
Functional soda is big news in the US: especially with Coca-Cola and PepsiCo making moves in prebiotic drinks. But what potential is there for the market globally?
Popular sweetener sucralose could be tricking the brain into believing it’s hungry
Natural Products Expo West
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...
PepsiCo, Kellogg, General Mills, Smucker’s and Kraft Heinz saw their stock prices tumble as Robert F Kennedy Jr delivered his anticipated ultimatum. Now, these food giants face a stark choice: remove artificial dyes or risk financial and regulatory fallout
Slush ice drinks might be popular thanks to their cool colors, slushy texture and sweet taste – but do the bright colors hide a sinister side?
The Coca-Cola Company now boasts 30 billion-dollar brands: from classics such as Coca-Cola and Sprite to newer winners like Smartwater, Fairlife and Fuze Tea. How does it create billion dollar brands?
From prebiotic soda to RTD coffee, we take a look at some of the beverage innovations making waves at the natural and organic products show
US-based sparkling water brand Spindrift launched a line of sodas with no added sugar, returning the company to its roots
Mexico is one of the highest consumers of sugary beverages in the world. Can Coca-Cola Zero win over consumers in the country and across Latin America?
Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop: a move projected to take the fast-growing category to the next level...
Coca-Cola’s prebiotic soda will launch this month under the Simply brand: helping turbocharge the fast-growing gut health soda category.
Popular functional ingredient, turmeric, has revealed another string to its bow - muscle recovery. With sales of the colourful spice set to rise as a result, we discover the F&B NPD opportunities this creates.
Beer and soda packaged in beverage cans could be affected by the new tariffs - with beverage giant Coca-Cola saying it could turn to more plastic bottles as a result.
Zevia is a ‘soda you can feel good about’. Dating back to 2007, the naturally sweetened, zero sugar drink was one of the pioneers revolutionizing the very concept of soda – a movement that’s now seeing some serious momentum.
The acquisition of Britvic brings a host of new drinks to Carlsberg’s portfolio, while it’s also gained significant innovation capabilities in soft drinks. But it’s not just about the Britvic acquisition: it’s part of a wider strategy.
Sweetened beverages, including fruit juices, should not be consumed by young children and can increase their risk of obesity later in life
David Beckham, Matt Damon, Channing Tatum and Shania Twain all feature this year
Fever-Tree is already the largest tonic and ginger beer brand in the US by value: but the brand believes there’s still huge runway for growth.
The Yuka scanning app founded to help consumers better understand the health benefits of food and personal care products is campaigning for a ban on aspartame
The investment will help unlock the potential of the premium tonic and mixer brand in the US.
The manufacturer fears that drinks imported to some European countries may be contaminated with chlorate.
Cherry is trending as both a color and flavor: with brands embracing the sweet and fruity profile.
Suja Life is re-launching the iconic citrus soda as functional beverages continue to disrupt the carbonated beverage aisle
The new business - named Carlsberg Britvic - will be ‘a highly attractive supplier of beer and soft drinks in the UK’
Front-of-package labeling has the potential to be ‘as iconic as the Nutrition Facts label’, says the FDA, as it launches its proposals
A study in China finds that higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) was associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), whereas moderate consumption of natural juices (NJs) had...
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.
The partnership between Tate & Lyle and Manus addresses a secure and sustainable supply of Reb M
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited of Britvic plc.
Consumers are getting more and more interested in gut health - and it’s just the beginning, says Steven Van Middelem, founder of FHIRST. How is he building a brand in this space?
A newly-published large-scale study in Sweden puts the spotlight on how sugar consumption - and specifically sugary drink consumption - affects cardiovascular risk.
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?
The UK government is considering extending its Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks and plant-based alternatives: putting milkshakes and RTD coffee in the firing line. Will this move go ahead - and could other governments consider doing the same?
Safe daily intake limits for saccharin have been almost doubled by the European Food Safety Authority following a new review on the sweetener.
The kefir maker’s board of directors has adopted a shareholder rights plan in a bid to avoid a hostile takeover.
Championing the success of the policy so far, the UK government wants to increase the impact of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. It’s already announced an increase to the tax: and is also considering extending it to include milk-based drinks.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a merger inquiry into Carlsberg’s acquisition of soft drink company Britvic.
Coca-Cola Consolidated LLC has recalled cartons of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade: which in fact contained regular Minute Maid Lemonade.
PepsiCo’s North American snack and beverage businesses continue to slow down in its third quarter of 2024, as the company adjusts its forecast from 4% organic revenue growth for the year to low single digits amid continued pressures but beats Wall Street...
Recoup’s prebiotic sparkling beverages hit the shelves at 420 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide, as the company leans into gut health and regenerative agriculture claims to deliver consumer demands for functional and environmental benefits.
From probiotic and prebiotic sodas to kefir and kombucha, what are the latest innovations in gut health beverage NPD?
With Coca-Cola and Bacardi’s RTD cocktail announced for a 2025 launch, we take a look at some of the other big name partnerships between soft drink giants and beverage alcohol heavyweights in this space.
One Tech company's silicon-free chips can both store information to tell consumers how to recycle a product, and tell manufacturers how often the product is recycled.
When Ben Goodwin founded OLIPOP in 2018, his mission was to reshape the US’ soda addiction with a healthier alternative. This year, the brand is featured in Time100’s Most Influential Companies 2024. How has Goodwin built both a beverage brand – and a...
Startup Spotlight
Big advertising budgets are not a requirement for big sales or an indicator of how successful a marketing campaign will be as illustrated by a viral video on social media by functional beverage newcomer Yesly, which generated more than 16 million views...