30 Apr Nootropics: the future of functional drinks
Nootropics is a term derived from ancient Greek which describes substances or supplements which improve cognitive function, such as caffeine or L-Theanine. Some insights from Mintel....
03 Apr An evolving market encourages whisky producers to innovate
Changing market forces have prompted some whisky producers to question the way in which whiskies are made, packaged and marketed.
28 Feb The global demand for healthier beverages
Kerry has released The Right Taste for Healthier Beverages, an informative white paper that examines the rising demand around the world for healthier and tastier beverages.
28 Feb Anaerobic coffee: the next big thing in coffee?
The coffee industry can never rest on its gilded laurels - these days savvy players keep rocking the game with a steady stream of new flavours or preparation techniques.
27 Jan Mintel’s global food and drinks trends for 2021
Mintel has outlined three key trends for the global food, drink, and foodservice industries, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centred around the ‘now’ (next 12 months), the ‘next’ (18 months+), and the ‘future’ (five+ years) of consumer behaviour.
25 Jan The biggest alcoholic drink trends for 2021
Some drink trends will continue into 2021 because of the pandemic and others will continue to grow in spite of it. Here are predictions from Forbes, with an American slant...
22 Jan Global wine trends to watch in 2021
After being hit hard by Covid-19, global consumption of still and sparkling wine is expected to bounce back in 2021. IWSR analyses which trends will be driving the market.
13 Jan Elderberry soars on the immunity trend
From beverages to bars, more companies are adding the deep purple berry to a variety of products for its hue, flavour and health appeal.
12 Jan Firmenich’s two Flavours of the Year for 2021: a super-root and a super-fruit
Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has declared ginger and yuzu as the two Flavours of the Year for 2021. Here's why....
12 Jan UK: Sainsbury’s reveals top food trends of 2020
UK food retailer, Sainsbury’s, has revealed the top taste trends that swept the UK in 2020, as well as what food people favoured in a year like no other.
12 Jan Kroger shares trending foods of 2020 and 2021
The Kroger Co, America’s largest grocery retailer, has announced the top 10 trending foods of 2020, as well as its food trend predictions for 2021.
11 Jan Wine in the wake of corona
South African wine blog, Glou Glou, talks wine trends that have been created, enhanced and shifted by the pandemic.
11 Jan Wellness drinks trend: meditation and relaxation in a can
The beverage world is witnessing a new crop of wellness drinks and tonics — a new beverage trend touting an appealing escape from the endless rat race of trying to relax.
29 Nov How is canned wine innovation evolving?
Covid-19 has prompted consumers to increasingly shift to on-the-go drink offerings. IWSR looks at how the canned wine space is evolving.
29 Nov Tonic water market expected to reach $1.1bn by 2027
The gin craze has spawned a complementary boom in tonic water - here are some insights into this market published in the US by Allied Market Research.
24 Nov Red alert! GNT Group predicts 2021’s top food and beverage colour trend
Red is set to shake up the food and beverage industry in 2021 thanks to its ability to spark powerful emotions, according to the GNT Group, supplier of EXBERRY food colourants.
15 Nov A new kind of brew: innovations in coffee and tea
Enjoy this FREE digital magazine on all the latest coffee and tea trends, compiled by Food & Beverage Insider. This is a fabulous resource outlining the multiple trends swaying tea-coffee consumption and NPD.
15 Nov The cult of natural wine
Natural wine has been fermenting in France since the 1970s, but recently it's a trend that's been gathering headlines around the world. What is this phenomenon?
27 Oct Innova’s top 10 foodbev trends for 2021
Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021, with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental and clean label consumer demands.
02 Sep Health and wellness trend refreshes beverage innovation
Consumer interest in healthier diets is translating into healthy beverage innovation, with functional drinks and alcohol alternatives on the rise, as well as lower alcohol wines, beers and spirits.