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.
04 Aug Big trends in wellness drinks
As the lines between food and medicine become more blurred, it’s no wonder we’re looking towards food and drink for its restorative benefits. If we can eat or drink something delicious rather than pop a pill – bonus. What’s next on the drinks menu for body-aware consumers?
03 Aug In Flavour: Fruit beer
Beer famously includes just four ingredients – grain, hops, yeast and water – but in recent years, a fifth ingredient has emerged: fruit. This trend update from Mintel....
02 Aug Ginger ale growth shows success for full-sugar carbonates is possible
At a time when carbonates sales are slumping in many markets worldwide, ginger ale volumes are on the increase. Euromonitor International explains why...
20 Jul Is gin and soda the new G&T?
A leading British distiller believes drinking gin and vodka with soda water and bitters will be the next big trend, as health conscious millennials search for sugar-free tonic water alternatives.
28 Jun Top ten trends that are shaping the beverage industry
With the most important event of the 2017 beverage calendar – the World Beverage Innovation Awards – around the corner, here are ten predictions for trends that will keep brands ahead of the curve this year. All winners and finalists will be announced at drinktec on September 14, 2017.
17 May Heineken launches new zero alcohol beer
Dutch brewer Heineken has launched a non-alcoholic version of its namesake beer with the aim of becoming the global leader in a part of the market growing faster than the average.
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17 May When is a craft beverage no longer considered “craft”?
By definition, craft beverages are small-batch drinks and owned independently -- but in some cases, the breweries that make them eventually flourish and become so successful that they’re considered bigger brands.
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09 May Five things to know about the global coffee pods market
Euromonitor International discusses five key trends that are shaping global coffee pods, including the growing power of Nestlé and JAB Holdings and the importance of addressing sustainability concerns...