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.
13 Aug Covid-19 will create far-reaching impact on global alcohol consumption
In the wake of the Covid pandemic's massive impact on the global beverage alcohol market, IWSR analysts have identified six key macro trends that are driving and shaping the industry....
13 Aug Collapse of on-trade brings new opportunities in the global drinks market
In this new webinar ‘Global Drinks Trends After Coronavirus', Euromonitor International’s experts discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the global on-trade beverages industry, new opportunities to reach consumers at home, and reimagining premiumisation as disposal income declines.
13 Jul The rise and rise of craft ginger beer
News out of Australia is that ginger beer is becoming the brewers’ choice of “near beer” alternatives, as seltzers and other RTD-style drinks pervade its drinks industry.
13 Jul 2020’s top packaging trend: successfully communicating sustainability
Successfully communicating sustainability credentials to consumers is key to developments in food and drinks packaging - and adjudged by Innova Market Insights as its top packaging trend in 2020. Innova’s consumer research indicates that consumer expectations around sustainability are higher than ever, pushing companies to prioritise...
22 May Whipped Dalgona craze is perking up sales of instant coffee
A popular lockdown fad - whipping up a foamy beverage at home - is helping drive sales of instant coffee.
11 May An alcohol revival (except not yet allowed in SA!)
In a swift reversal of the teetotal trend, US liquor sales are shooting up as consumers increasingly indulge, in search of escape or entertainment.