31 Mar Insights into SA’s packaged water market
While bottled water has snatched the lion’s share of the non-alcoholic beverage market in the US, surpassing carbonated soft drinks, this is certainly not the case in SA.
23 Feb THC drinks are the next big thing?
As cannabis becomes more mainstream and legal, the ways in which it can be consumed will only become more varied. One of the latest trends is THC-infused beverages.
09 Feb Further refinement of non-dairy milks
In the US, Danone brand Silk has introduced Nextmilk to appeal to dairy consumers who still prefer the taste of cow’s milk over plant-based alternatives.
09 Feb No-low in key global markets reaches $10bn
Once but a sliver of the global beverage alcohol market, no-low alcohol beer/cider, wine, spirits, and ready-to-drink (RTD) products grew by more than +6% in volume in 10 key global focus markets in 2021, and now command a 3.5% volume share of the industry.
16 Jan Synthetic alcohol promises to make drinking safer?
Startups around the world are making beverages that promise to make you feel tipsy using the magic of plant extracts, not alcohol.
16 Jan Top global alcohol beverage trends in 2022
Specialist research firm, IWSR, analyses the key drivers that will shape the global alcohol beverage landscape in 2022.
12 Jan Six Covid-driven alcohol industry trends that will stick
The Covid pandemic has reshaped alcohol industry trends in South Africa; in consumer purchase behaviours, rituals and attitudes. Natasha Maharaj, marketing director for Distell, shares her insights.
12 Dec Gin more popular than beer for SA’s middle classes
BrandMapp, a massive annual survey of more than 33 000 South Africans living in households with a R10 000+ monthly household income has drilled down into our recent opinions and habits during the alcohol-stressed pandemic times.
23 Oct Whole Foods lists its 2022 foodbev trends
Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts have unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2022 in the retailer’s seventh-annual Trends predictions.
27 Sep Functional benefits and better-for-you drive soft drinks in 2021
Howard Telford, Head of Soft Drinks Research, Euromonitor International, takes a look at the effects of a pandemic year on the industry.
26 Aug The turbo trajectory of non-soy milk alternatives
New figures from Euromonitor International show that "other milk alternatives" is the fastest growing category in the dairy products and alternatives industry.
25 Aug PepsiCo’s sale of Tropicana: what it means for the future of the juice category
On 3 August 2021, PepsiCo announced the sale of its Tropicana and Naked fruit juice businesses - a giant change that's explored further here by Euromonitor.
28 Jul America’s taste for hard seltzer is suddenly starting to wane
The fast-growing market for hard seltzer is losing its fizz, tapering off as competition intensifies.
04 May Top 2021 flavour trends: mashups and new sensory experiences
Hybrid flavour innovation is increasingly being used to deliver new sensory experiences for progressively adventurous consumers, offering food and beverages that can broaden the dimensions of indulgence.
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...