16 Sep Asia is taking over the world’s whisky market
Asians will soon become the world’s biggest drinkers of all whiskies....
16 Sep UK food agencies advise young children to avoid slushies because of glycerol
Food agencies in the UK have advised that slush ice drinks should not be sold to children younger than age five....
15 Aug How canny marketing and strong supply links gave the world a taste for Scotch whisky
The industry has endured for over 200 years... this article looks at how it continues to thrive – and just like a good Scotch, the answers are complex.
30 Jul Coca-Cola, PepsiCo sales likely to withstand WHO aspartame cancer ruling
The WHO’s recent announcement that aspartame is “possibly carcinogenic” is unlikely to meaningfully impact sales at Coca-Cola and PepsiCo or cause the beverage companies to suddenly abandon the hotly debated ingredient in favour of another sugar alternative.
30 Jul Nestlé introduces breakthrough technology that reduces intrinsic sugars in key ingredients
Nestlé reports it has introduced a versatile and cost-effective sugar reduction technology that can be applied across different product categories, with benefits beyond sugar reduction.
16 Jul Two beverage expo giants join forces
The two most important international trade fairs for the beverage and liquid food industries will join forces to strengthen their positions in the world market.
15 Jul Why a cancer scare around aspartame is mostly unfounded
Lovers of Diet Coke have little to fear....
14 Jul Aspartame is safe within specific limits – WHO says
Conflicting information from two groups at the health organization is likely to sow further confusion over whether it’s safe to consume the sugar alternative used in many thousands of products globally.
29 Jun Reimagining the coffee experience
A new hi-tech countertop micro-roaster delivers freshly roasted coffee from raw green beans in minutes...
28 Jun Rapid rehydration is reshaping the functional drink category
The “rapid rehydration” segment is becoming a crowded category in the US....
28 Jun Bud Light relegated to second in US beer standings
A beer you're likely to never have heard of in our part of the world, Modelo Especial, has surpassed Bud Light to officially become the bestselling beer in the US, among brews purchased at supermarkets and convenience stores.
13 Jun Diageo appoints its first female chief executive
Some two months before the recent death of Sir Ivan Menezes, the world’s biggest spirits maker, Diageo, appointed Debra Crew as his successor, one of few women to lead a FTSE 100 company.
13 Jun Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes dies shortly before retirement
The CEO of British multinational premium drinks giant Diageo, Sir Ivan Menezes, has died following a brief illness.
29 May Ireland becomes first country to introduce health labelling on alcoholic drinks
Ireland is set to become the first country in the world to introduce health labelling on alcoholic drinks.
25 May Boost for UK wine industry as government set to scrap EU red tape
Ministers say that plans to cut regulations on the production and marketing of wine will deliver a £180-million boost to the industry. Will this benefit SA exporters to a key market?
21 Apr Nescafé launches Ice Roast
To cater for the growing number of people who wish to drink cold coffee at home, Nescafé is launching Ice Roast, the brand's first ever soluble coffee designed especially for consumption with cold water or milk, over ice.
05 Apr Now you can pour the perfect Guinness at home!
A glass of the revered Irish brew poured from a can at home is never quite as good as getting it straight from the taps in a pub - until recently....
04 Apr US: Monster’s much-anticipated alcoholic debut
Monster Beverage Corporation has launched The Beast Unleashed, made using “malt alcohol” and weighing in at 6% ABV.
02 Apr Pepsi has a brand-new logo
Few things are as ingrained in the American psyche more than the packaging of some iconic brands, particularly the look and feel of the country’s top cola brands. So, when a brand changes its logo, it's a big deal.
29 Mar Who drinks tea?
Here are some interesting stats and info about wonderful tea, from Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data.