alcoholic beverages
25 Jul 2024
--- Sugar reduction was a major theme at IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US (July 15–17). Ingredient and technology companies showcased natural and novel solutions to help F&B manufacturers overcome a difficult challenge:...
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25 Jul 2024
--- Dutch beer sales have fallen dramatically in the first half of 2024, with non-alcoholic beer taking the biggest hit with a 9.4% decrease, according to Dutch Brewers association, Nederlandse Brouwers.The overall 5.1% decline...
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24 Jul 2024
--- The American Heart Association (AHA) unveils two studies on the effects of alcohol on heart health at its Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago, US. The preliminary animal model studies reveal the...
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23 Jul 2024
--- The European Commission is inviting member countries to participate in a “high-level” wine policy group to address “significant challenges” in the sector. The Commission is calling on the industry to...
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17 Jul 2024
--- Athletic Brewing Company, the largest non-alcoholic brewery in the US, has closed a US$50 million equity financing round, valuing the company at a reported US$800 million.The company says growth investor General Atlantic...
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08 Jul 2024
--- UK Pepsi bottler and soft drinks maker Britvic has agreed to a takeover bid of £3.28 billion (US$4.2 billion) from Carlsberg. The move is expected to allow the Danish brewer to expand its drinks bottling operations in...
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01 Jul 2024
--- Absolut has unveiled a limited-edition bottle in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, inspired by the rediscovery of Warhol’s Absolut “blue” painting. Launching exclusively in...
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28 Jun 2024
--- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has launched its Sustainability Brewing Calculator, simplifying sustainable decision-making for brewers. The online tool reveals how adjustments to raw material inputs can lead to...
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28 Jun 2024
--- With a history of over 160 years in the food and beverage market, Tate & Lyle has long been a staple in the industry. Even so, last week’s announcement about the company’s plans to buy CP Kelco, a seller of...
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27 Jun 2024
--- The cost of hosting a 10-person barbeque on the Fourth of July this year will hit US$99 — the highest on record. Beef, beer, soda and lettuce will make up 64% of the total cost, according to Rabobank figures....
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27 Jun 2024
--- DS Smith has partnered with Carlsberg in Poland to introduce DS Smith Round Wrap to selected product lines. DS Smith Round Wrap is a multipack packaging solution that rounds corners, designed to reduce CO2 emissions when...
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14 Jun 2024
--- In this week’s industry updates, Cargill injected US$4 million in an innovation center in China for syrups and cocoa advancements and FrieslandCampina shared its farmer premiums for sustainability initiatives....
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11 Jun 2024
--- Danish biotech start-up EvodiaBio has tapped into precision fermentation to formulate sustainable aromas that create the “taste of hops” in non-alcoholic beer and has received a €7 million (US$7.5 million)...
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07 Jun 2024
--- This week in industry news, Puratos opened a sourdough hub to drive R&D efforts and Döhler targeted plant-based food demands. The FAO discussed soil health, while a consumer survey revealed consumers heightened...
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06 Jun 2024
--- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received the nod from the Department of Health and Human Services to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP) after more than a year of scrutiny. The agency will also undergo...
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04 Jun 2024
--- An international survey by Pall Corporation, a company that provides technology to reduce waste and slash the amount of water used in beer production, has revealed that beer drinkers are willing to pay more for their...
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29 May 2024
--- Switching similar F&B products can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from groceries, according to a new Australian study conducted by researchers at The George Institute for Global Health and Imperial...
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27 May 2024
--- The first four months of the year have shown a “positive outlook” for the UK F&B merger and acquisition (M&A) activity as the country deals with “lingering” macroeconomic challenges. The...
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24 May 2024
--- In this week’s industry updates, Mondelēz International inaugurated a bakery and snacks lab in Singapore to boost NPD and Coca-Cola revealed plans to invest in Africa. The USDA injected funds worth US$300 million to...
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23 May 2024
--- Alcohol industry giant Diageo is trialing a Dry Molded Fiber bottle for its Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur, in partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective. The bottle employs PulPac’s...
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