26 Sep AB InBev targets value packs, functional beer and adjacent categories
As global beer volumes come under pressure, AB InBev is looking beyond traditional brewing playbooks....
20 Sep Alt milks are losing momentum
A global category that once surged on climate claims and novelty is now stalling - and dairy is quietly clawing back share....
04 Sep IWSR takes a look at the opportunities and challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa represents one of the most compelling long-term growth opportunities for beverage alcohol, spearheaded by fast-growing, young and urbanising populations, and expanding middle classes....
24 Jul Under pressure, but not out of options: beer in 2026
Global beer volumes declined in 2025, but value held firm thanks to growth within the premium+ segment and no-alcohol, and increased diversification and innovation by the world’s leading brewers....
24 Jul Shoppers reorganise SA’s liquor market
South Africa’s liquor market is in the middle of a structural shake‑up — not loud, not chaotic, but decisive....
08 Jul Dirty soda goes mainstream
Top US drinks players push creamy indulgence into RTD territory....
13 May South Africans are drinking differently
Changing patterns of spending and consuming mean the alcohol industry is being forced to rethink its playbook....
14 Mar Goodbye Minute Maid frozen orange juice
Coca-Cola is discontinuing its range of frozen products, including its iconic frozen orange juice concentrate that was first introduced in 1946.....
25 Feb Heineken cuts 6 000 jobs globally as SA becomes a rare growth engine
Heineken’s new EverGreen 2030 strategy comes with a major restructuring: up to 6 000 jobs will be cut worldwide as the brewer pushes for €500-million in savings....
25 Feb PepsiCo doubles down on prebiotic playbook
PepsiCo is pushing harder into the fast‑growing prebiotic soda space, making Pepsi Prebiotic Cola a permanent part of its US portfolio after a limited‑edition run sold out in just 30 hours...
04 Feb Next-gen functional food & drinks: Compelling, craveable, convenient
After a proliferation of claims, functional food and drinks are entering a new phase ... insights from Euromonitor International....
04 Feb Not quite red, not quite white… it’s blouge!
Why "blouge", a new, playful style of wine is delighting drinkers.....
01 Feb Dry oat milk ‘slices’ – innovation in plant-based beverages
The plant-based milk category — long dominated by liquid formats such as oat, almond and soy milk — is seeing a novel format emerge...
17 Jan Beer’s big advantage in the no-alcohol space
Why beer leads the no‑alcohol drinks market as moderation grows....
05 Jan Has the world really hit “peak wine”?
Here's a take on the global and South African wine slowdown...
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....