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News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry28-Mar-2024
TOP HEADLINES
China removes tariffs on Australian wine
China will lift tariffs on Australian wine from March 29, three years after they were introduced.... Read more
Constellation Brands wins Corona Hard Seltzer battle against AB InBev
In a case that has revolved around the definition of ‘beer’, a US appeals court has ruled that Constellation Brands may continue selling Corona and Modelo branded hard seltzers.... Read more
Keurig’s latest R&D spotlights sustainable single-serve pods, at-home cold brew
Keurig Dr. Pepper unveiled plastic-free single-serve coffee pods, K-Rounds, and Altra Brewer machine, along with its QuickChill technology for cold coffee to “meet the evolving and varied needs of consumers who love coffee," Phil Drapeau, SVP, Future Coffee Systems, Keurig, shared with FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Expo West trendspotting: Functional benefits, purity testing help justify premium pricing as consumers navigate economic challenges
Emphasizing the value of exisiting products appeared to trump breakthrough innovation this year at Natural Products Expo West where many companies either introduced smaller sizes of existing SKUs to lower the entry point or more prominently called out functional ingredients or product purity as a stand-in for safety to justify premium prices.... Read more
Pickle Juice offers muscle cramping relief without actual pickles
Pickle Juice’s research-backed proprietary blend of acetic acid and natural ingredients was developed to relieve muscle cramping quickly, while tasting like pickles without having anything “to do with pickles,” Fillip Keuppens, the company’s EVP, explained to FoodNavigator-USA during the Natural Products Expo earlier this month.... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
PepsiCo expands bubly brand with new flavor-forward bubly burst
On a trajectory to become one of PepsiCo’s next billion-dollar brands, bubly has been making a splash as a fun-loving sparkling water brand. New launch bubly burst is set to expand the brand’s appeal by tapping into a market of consumers looking for stronger and slightly sweeter tastes that a typical sparkling water.... Read more
Michelle Obama’s PLEZi expands with carbonated fruit drink for tweens, on its mission to address the US’ ‘massive sweetness problem’
Co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama, PLEZi Nutrition is on a mission not only to lower the sugar in beverages, but to fundamentally adjust kids’ palates to less sweet beverages overall. Can it be done?... Read more
Can beverage brands succeed without labels?
Coca-Cola is removing labels from Sprite bottles in a UK trial in a bid to improve sustainability: presenting a bare bottle on shelves. Will other brands follow suit – or will branding and marketing teams decide the move is simply too risky?... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Free-From
The free-from category is changing shape as more and more people follow restricted diets. These days consumers are not only turning away from common allergens gluten and shellfish, but also other widely used ingredients from soy to nuts and dairy. As an increasing number of...
14-Mar-2024
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Food for Kids
Europe continues to struggle with high levels of childhood obesity. But as understanding around the importance of early years nutrition grows, so too does the opportunity for manufacturers to meet demands for health and functionality. How can industry best support carers and babies in the...
14-Mar-2024
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Personalised Nutrition: Tapping into data for healthier diets
Developments in personalised nutrition – whereby individualised dietary advice is offered based on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors – continue apace. The market is forecast to grow to over $16bn by 2027. From measuring blood-sugar responses to microbiome diversity, how is this novel sector expected...
13-Mar-2024
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Food as Medicine
Today’s consumers are not turning to food and drink for energy alone. A more nuanced understanding of the relationship between diet and health is coming to shape consumer attitudes to food. So which ingredients offer greatest potential in health and wellness? We ask how the...
13-Mar-2024
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Plant-based under the Microscope
The plant-based market has boomed in the last decade, with projections it will double in value by 2030. But a recent dramatic slowdown suggests the category is not hitting the mark with shoppers. With health a major driver behind decisions to reduce meat and dairy...
12-Mar-2024
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Reformulation & fortification: Changing trends in healthier foods
‘Unhealthy’ foods are in the spotlight, with shoppers wanting better-for-you alternatives. With these same consumers unwilling to compromise on taste, food manufacturers have a challenge on their hands: how can ‘baddies’ best be removed, and beneficial ingredients added, with positive nutrition in mind?
12-Mar-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Who funds regenerative agriculture?
Regenerative agriculture, without clearly defined practices or financial incentives, and with uncertain results, needs money to thrive. But where will this money come from?... Read more
High prices dampen dairy volumes, but consumers remain loyal to the category, seek innovation & health benefits
Consumers continue to consistently buy dairy despite steep price hikes due to inflation, but many are trading down to private label or buying less to stretch their budgets – elevating the need for promotions, innovation and clear communication to drive volume in 2024, according to Circana and 84.51° Insights.... Read more
Dairy innovations: IFF shares strategies for developing lactose-free products, low-sugar yogurts
IFF is helping CPG brands tap into whitespace in the dairy category by assisting with the creation of lactose-free dairy products and low-sugar yogurts with its portfolio of ingredients and capabilities, two company executives told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
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