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The rise of lifestyle brands in today’s beverage industry
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (889+ words) It's a term being used by increasingly by brands in the US and further afield. It's used with everything from coffee to energy drinks? So what does it mean? "A lifestyle brand is more than a product on a shelf,…...
How Diageo will push its premium power - without the premium price point
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1110+ words) Two months into the top job, Dave Lewis believes the fundamentals of the spirits category remain strong and stable. The impact of GLP-1 drugs and moderation trends might dominate headlines, but there's a bigger issue lurking underneath. The problem, Lewis…...
Vietnam’s coffee crisis threatens to upend global supply chains
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1446+ words) We're heading for a serious case of coffee whiplash. Global coffee prices may be falling for now, but poor harvests in Vietnam threaten to send costs surging again " leaving manufacturers and consumers worldwide with bitter price rises to swallow. Last…...
The rise and fall of BrewDog
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1572+ words) On Monday, Tilray Brands snapped up the BrewDog brand and selected assets for "33m ($44m), far below a heady valuation which reached into billions back in better times. The Scottish craft brewer has always been in the media spotlight " for good reasons…...
Innovation in functional coffee creamers takes off
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (448+ words) Coffee creamers have seen strong growth as consumers demand barista-style coffee drinks at home: looking for quick and easy ways to customize their drinks. Expanding at a CAGR of 8.8% over the last four years, flavour innovations and brand collabs have…...
Poppi launches in the UK
1+ week, 2+ day ago (635+ words) With bold fruity flavors and prebiotic fiber, the brand has built up a cult following in the US. It's now launching in the UK, where it sees the same trends emerging " and the same demand from consumers for better-for-you options....
Beyond pumpkin spice: The fall flavours ready to flourish in 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (914+ words) Starbucks" autumn menu makes its debut at the end of August: with consumers eager to get their first taste of fall as they anticipate the arrival of colder temperatures in the northern hemisphere. And this date (yet to be revealed…...
The power of hue: Why beverage colour matters more than ever
1+ week, 3+ day ago (705+ words) Before a consumer reads a label or registers aroma, the liquid itself has already communicated something about taste, quality and intent. According to Alyssa Williams, Food, Beverage & Wellness Category Insights Manager at Spate, visual appeal is no longer secondary, it…...
Top beverage flavour trends to watch in 2026
2+ week, 1+ day ago (877+ words) Flavour is at the core of beverage innovation. New flavour bursts drive trial and excitement in the category. Tracking the latest flavours trends on social media inspires seasonal promotions or limited editions. And collaborations help create unexpected combinations and intriguing…...
Five top trends shaping India’s beverage alcohol industry in 2026
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1110+ words) With a growing population, rising disposable incomes, changing consumer tastes and a growing young urban demographic, the Indian market is increasingly attractive for FMCG. And that's true for the beverage alcohol category: India's total beverage alcohol volume rose 7% in the…...