21 Jan Guinness launches a new ‘full flavoured’ non-alcoholic beer
Guinness is the latest brand to bolster its teetotal drinks offering after launching a new non-alcoholic beer it claims doesn’t compromise on flavour.
21 Jan US: Non-dairy milk sales grow 61% over the last five years
As the popularity of plant-based nutrition grows, it seems non-dairy milk* is increasingly finding its place in Americans’ refrigerators. New research from Mintel reveals that non-dairy milk sales have grown by an impressive 61% since 2012, and reached an estimated $2.11-billion in 2017.
20 Jan Shoppers pay $37 for ‘raw’ water as natural food movement grows
Expanding consumer interest in "raw" water is being met by thriving upstarts who either deliver unfiltered, untreated, unsterilised water or set up a home water collection system, according to The New York Times.
08 Jan Coffee will continue to influence the world
Coffee helps millions of people worldwide to get out of bed in the morning. It's one of the world's most popular beverages, and one that has shaped society and industry for hundreds of years. Jonathan Robinson (above) of SA's Bean There Coffee Company offers these trend insights for 2018....
10 Dec The Millennials’ sobriety trend: fact or fiction?
They’re avoiding many of the substances that got earlier generations high. Why? And are they better off? Zoe Cormier, UK journalist and the author of Sex, Drugs & Rock ’n’ Roll: The Science of Hedonism and the Hedonism of Science, offers these compelling hypotheses and insights.
01 Dec Innova names “Mindful Choices” as the top food-drink trend for 2018
Innova Market Insights has released its top trends for 2018, with “Mindful Choices” tipped to be the number one trend for next year.
27 Nov Mintel announces five global food and drink trends for 2018
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has released its take on five key trends set to impact the global food and drink market over the coming year. Download this beautiful FREE 44-page report...
23 Nov Innovations for today’s multiple beverage occasions – WHITE PAPER
Today’s consumers want it all from their beverages: health, functionality and enjoyable taste in a convenient format, to suit modern, busy lifestyles. Glanbia Nutritionals offers these insights in meeting these multiple market demands.
02 Nov A new renaissance for brandy
A global awakening of interest in craft distilled spirits is drastically changing the landscape for one of the oldest and most noble of them all.
02 Nov Beverage flavour insights from Flavorcon 2017
As part of the recent Flavorcon 2017 expo in Rosemont, Illinois, a conference, “Growth Markets in Global Beverages”, was attended by an international mix of flavourists, food scientists and innovation specialists across consumer packaged foods. Euromonitor International presents these insights from the event....
22 Oct Three top trends that will shape alcoholic drinks
Euromonitor International’s research on the global alcoholic drinks industry has identified key trends shaping the consumption, sales and marketing of alcoholic drinks.
22 Oct New Nespresso ad campaign focuses on sustainability
Nespresso is kicking off a “new era” of advertising focusing on “sustainability”, with long-time ambassador George Clooney taking a back seat to the real faces of the 70,000 farmers who supply the coffee pod giant.
12 Oct Global coffee pods market in 2017: the end of an era?
Fresh ground coffee pods remain not only the fastest-growing category of coffee, but of hot drinks in general. However, market maturity, high prices, intellectual property battles and sustainability concerns have started to cause this category to lose its lustre, reports Euromonitor International.
10 Oct Google beverage trend report touts cold brew, earthy flavours
Google released its first ever beverage trends report in late August 2017, drawing on its vast data collection and analysis resources to present a deep dive into the factors fueling non-alcoholic drinks in the US, UK, Mexico and Spain.
29 Sep A crafty beer deception on the rise?
Britain’s beer drinkers are being deliberately deceived by global brewers who have bought up a host of well-known brands and may have changed the recipes.
29 Sep Coffee + tea trends: fuel or flavour?
Coffee and tea are versatile drinks. Both can provide an energy boost while serving up interesting and inviting, piquant aromas. So grab your favourite mug of joe/tea and savour the trends and insights into the flavours and functions of coffee and tea served up by The Hartman Retainer Services’ analysts and consultants.
29 Sep Döhler on emerging technologies and future NPD drinks trends
Döhler presented a broad innovations portfolio of natural ingredients, ingredient systems and product applications that meet consumer lifestyle trends at this year’s drinktec expo in Munich earlier this month, highlighting beverage concepts tailored to the 25+ age group.
13 Sep AVI’s sweet sachet of success
AVI’s Hug in a Mug cappuccino sachets, which made a cheeky entrance into the coffee market in 2015, has become a seriously powerful brand. This is how they built a R100-million business...
15 Aug US: Rosé wine is getting big and challenging beer’s territory
American Millennials are increasingly swapping a can of beer for a glass of rosé wine.
15 Aug Chateau Cardboard makes big UK comeback
Box wine, that 1980s fridge staple beloved of secret, non-fussy drinkers, is back in vogue. According to the wine bible, Decanter, sales are rocketing.