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A woman drinking wine from a glass.
Will new labeling for NoLo drinks tempt consumers to ditch alcohol and choose no and low substitutes?
03 Oct 2023
--- The UK government is reviewing the threshold for labeling a beverage as “alcohol-free” as part of a package of plans geared toward decreasing the appetite for alcohol. Officials are also encouraging industry to... Read More
Hand depicting artificial intelligence.
Stravito unlocks generative AI’s power, supercharging F&B “efficiency and productivity”
28 Sep 2023
--- Stravito has unveiled its latest generative AI feature that delivers fast and distilled market research and insights to F&B brands looking to stay on top of trends. The update reduces the time spent researching and... Read More
Wine bottles.
Wines can be red, white and rosé, but rarely “green,” flags EU audit
28 Sep 2023
--- The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has published a report criticizing the EU’s wine policy for failing to meet its environmental and competitiveness objectives. The report found that the EU spent around €500... Read More
Cologne's church and Messe convention center.
From sugar reduction to functional foods: Sustainable wellness trends to take spotlight at Anuga 2023
27 Sep 2023
--- The food and beverage (F&B) industry is gearing up for the Anuga trade show in Cologne, Germany (Oct 7-11), where the latest trends and innovations will be on display. With changing consumer preferences, sustainability... Read More
Revo Foods' salmon fillet plated with red sauce being poured over it.
Beyond The Headlines: 3D printed salmon hits supermarket shelves, Kemin highlights food safety solutions
15 Sep 2023
--- In industry news this week, Austrian food-tech start-up Revo Foods announced it will launch a 3D-printed vegan salmon filet in Rewe supermarket. The mycoprotein-based filet becomes the world’s first 3D-printed food... Read More
Food worker.
UK “long-standing” and “chronic” labor shortage cripples F&B producers
01 Sep 2023
--- Industry is urging the UK government to tackle the endemic labor shortages, which are costing producers millions – in excess of £192 million (US$243.5 million) in the last quarter alone, according to the Food and... Read More
Woman shopping vegetables in supermarket.
Food inflation “falling fast,” driven by drop in meat, potatoes and cooking oil prices, flags British Retail Consortium
29 Aug 2023
--- Food inflation decelerated to 11.5% in August, down from 13.4% in July, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This is its lowest level for almost a year. But, the retail organization says the decline could have... Read More
Green beer bottles in fridge.
Heineken completes exit from Russia with €300m in losses
25 Aug 2023
--- Heineken has completed the transaction to sell its Russia operations to Arnest Group. The transaction has received all the required approvals and concludes what was started last March to exit Russia, incurring an expected... Read More
Man working with seaweed at a seashore.
Beyond The Headlines: Scaling up sustainable seaweed, Tyson Foods shuts chicken plants
11 Aug 2023
--- In this week’s news, Scottish start-up Seaweed Enterprises plans to scale up operations to boost seaweed as an abundant ocean resource for nutritious food. Tyson Foods shuts more chicken plants in the US and Beyond... Read More
Glenlivit Speyside
Twist and mix: Glenlivet employs Vessl’s closure cap technology for “first-of-its-kind” cocktail mixer bottles
09 Aug 2023
--- Glenlivet Speyside single malt scotch whisky is launching The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails, a new line of premium, ready-to-serve, whisky-based cocktails. The line uses a twist cap to mix a burst of cocktail... Read More
Man enjoying a beer.
Mixed bag for beers: AB InBev bounces back despite Bud Light boycott, Heineken’s price hikes lead to volume dip
04 Aug 2023
--- Beer giants AB InBev, Molson Coors and Heineken have all shown growing revenues in their financial results for the first half of the year. Nonetheless, challenges such as high input prices and a soft Asia Pacific beer market... Read More
Woman resting hands on a table with a coffee machine.
Beyond The Headlines: IFF completes Flavor Specialty Ingredients divestment, Nescafé launches customizable coffee solution
04 Aug 2023
--- In this week’s news, IFF completed the previously announced divestiture of its Flavor Specialty Ingredients business to Exponent, while Livekindly Collective announced the acquisition of California-based Alpha Foods.... Read More
Woman drinking wine.
UK wine and spirits makers brace for post-Brexit tax duty as government tries to incentivize low alcohol drinks
31 Jul 2023
--- Inflation-battered UK consumers will have to deal with higher prices for most spirits, wines and beers at grocery shelves and pubs. Alcohol brewers flag that the new tax duty that come into force tomorrow (August 1) are... Read More
A glass of beer.
Univar Solutions steps up to innovate beer ingredients with Kalsec’s hop products
28 Jul 2023
--- Univar Solutions is growing its association with Kalsec for advanced hop ingredients in the US. The move adds to their current partnership, which includes the distribution of Kalsec’s natural taste and sensory, colors... Read More
Champagne in ice bucket.
Zetes equips Maison Burtin with digitalized labeling processes for champagne traceability
24 Jul 2023
--- Belgian technology company Zetes is providing champagne producer Maison Burtin with digitalized traceability solutions through automated processes using new label printing, application and picking technologies. The project... Read More
Beers.
Danone and Carlsberg operations taken over by Putin in Russia
17 Jul 2023
--- Russia will temporarily seize control of Danone and Carlsberg subsidiaries in the country as the operations have been put in “temporary management” of the state, under a new order signed by Russian President... Read More
Barman in a bar pouring brewed beer into a glass
Anchor Brewing out of business: US’ oldest brewery unable to meet rising costs
14 Jul 2023
--- Anchor Brewing shut down its business after 127 years. The San Francisco-based brewer is exiting the market due to inflation, the effects of the pandemic and declining sales since 2016. The company is selling off its... Read More
Beer facility.
Guinness 0.0 production poised to increase 300% at St James’s Gate after €25M investment
03 Jul 2023
--- Guinness will increase its non-alcoholic beer production by almost 300% following a €25 million (US$27.2 million) investment in a new manufacturing plant in St. James’s Gate, Dublin, Ireland.
Family shopping in a supermarket, looking at fruits.
Researchers find an attitude-behavior gap in sustainable and healthy food purchases
30 Jun 2023
--- Purchasing data of 8,400 German households show that almost half behaved unsustainably due to high consumption of meat or sweet snacks. At the same time, consumers stated they intentionally reduced their meat consumption and... Read More
Crystal Head Vodka's pride bottle from 2023.
Crystal Head Vodka releases limited-edition Pride month packaging amid criticism
29 Jun 2023
--- Crystal Head Vodka has adorned its signature skull bottle in multicolor splatters creating a limited-edition “Paint Your Pride” bottle in honor of this Pride month. The 750 mL skull shape is made to... Read More
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