01 Dec PET bottles in transition: what comes after the tethered cap?
Some interesting insights into future changes across PET bottles, European in focus, but with global relevance....
19 Nov What’s brewing: Coffee prices, preferences and patterns in South Africa
Despite inflationary pressure, half of all South Africans still start their day with coffee....
17 Nov What CSD flavours will trend in 2026?
As drinks brands battle over the hearts, minds and tastebuds of consumers, a 'new flavour' remains the ultimate weapon. Here are some insights from Mintel...
06 Oct What next for alcohol?
Where does the alcohol category go next to increase its appeal with the more intentional consumer?...
04 Oct Ultra-carbonated sparkling water: Japan’s fizz trend moving global
The Japanese market has long been fertile ground for beverage experimentation. One of the most commercially interesting developments of the past 18–24 months is the rise of ultra-carbonated (or “extra-strong”) sparkling waters....
04 Sep Why Coca-Cola is offloading Britain’s beloved coffee chain
The British high street is witnessing another seismic shift as Coca-Cola prepares to sell Costa Coffee, the nation's largest coffee chain, in a deal that could value the business at just £2-billion....
03 Sep Five interesting beer innovations
Global research company VML has uncovered five inventive, better brews.....
15 Aug What’s brewing in local cups?
SA research and data company, Eighty20, spills the tea on SA’s sipping habits....
14 Aug America’s changing drinking habits
Pour one out for the alcohol industry — only 54% of Americans say they imbibe alcoholic beverages, marking the lowest number in the 90 years of Gallup polling.
31 Jul Wine’s ongoing generational panic
The latest generation, it seems, is always to blame for a fall-off in wine sales - really?
29 Jul The rebound of dairy milk
What Oatly’s struggles signal for the plant-based milk category....
16 Jul Coca-Cola vs PepsiCo: Two titans. Two strategies. One hard truth.
Some interesting perspectives from a marketing expert - sourced from LinkedIn, such a great repository for B2B news and know-how....
30 Jun A revamp for iconic Nederburg
Nederburg, one of South Africa’s most awarded and internationally admired wine brands, has come to market with a new reset.....
30 Jun The future of alcohol: Strategies to help brands diversify to shifts in consumption
A range of challenges loom for the future of alcohol, as this report by Mintel's Richard Cope, a Senior Trends Consultant, lays out....
29 Jun UK: Good-bye to the pint?
As the cost of a pint hits £5-£8, pub owners are having to be inventive to keep customers....
17 Jun The world’s most valuable food and beverage brands in 2025 – Kantar
Kantar's BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2025 report reveals the most valuable food and beverage brands....
15 Jun Red Bull: the thing with wings
Forget jingles and TV spots – this is how Red Bull built an empire by selling a lifestyle disguised as an energy drink. ...
07 May How UK soda brand Something & Nothing engages its audience
The company’s founder explains how they use email marketing to engage their audience with content that helps them ‘escape the everyday’......
07 May What is the ‘Zebra Striping’ trend?
Here's another term and trend featuring in the burgeoning realm of sobriety and and reduced drinking....
07 May Sprite now America’s no 3 soft drink
The lemon-lime beverage has surpassed Pepsi in sales volume.....