Marcela Wive, VP Marketing, Carlsberg Denmark
As moderation reshapes drinking habits across Europe, Denmark is emerging as a key test market for the next evolution in beer: the rise of the “session” category. While alcohol-free options have seen rapid growth over the past two decades, a new ...
Research & Innovation Fund: a target of $35 million over 5 years through external grants and partner co-investment
The amount of research funding available for the Australian grape and wine sector is set to increase, with the creation of new funding pathways aimed at fast-tracking innovation...
The design was inspired by the historic Gilding Lacquer Art Technique, traditionally used on luxury items as a symbol of affluence across Asian societies
Carlsberg is set to celebrate the Year of the Horse with limited edition Lunar New Year packaging. To honour the year ahead, Carlsberg Asia un...
The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China has launched a nationwide shopping campaign running from 15 to 23 February
China’s food and beverage sector is taking centre stage this Lunar New Year, as extended holidays, travel surges and policy support combine to fuel festive spen...
For 2026, the company expects operating profit growth of 2 per cent to 6 per cent, while accelerating productivity initiatives and integrating FIFCO to support long-term growth under EverGreen 2030
Heineken delivered a resilient performance in 2025, gaining market share, expanding margins and st...
WA wines to prospective buyers, strengthening supply chain relationships, improving market access, and boosting business readiness across the sector
The Australian Government has committed $6 million over four years to strengthen Western Australia’s premium wine sector through a new Western Au...
Stefan Niederberger, Vice President Asia Pacific at Franke Coffee Systems
As Southeast Asia’s coffee market enters a phase of rapid expansion driven by urban lifestyles, digital consumption habits and evolving beverage preferences, professional coffee operators are under increasing pressure to...
Citri-Fi Pro is a groundbreaking, innovative citrus fibre designed to replace up to 75 per cent of acacia gum or modified food starch in beverages
Fiberstar, Inc., the leader of innovative citrus fibers launched an all-natural alternative to acacia gum – Citri-Fi Pro. For decade...
The changes aim to provide consumers with clear, consistent information and support broader public health initiatives by improving transparency around alcohol consumption
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released new guidance along with an online calculator to help businesses pre...
More than 50 per cent of the volume of Australian wine exports goes to the UK and the US
Australian wine exports declined by 8 per cent in value to $2.34 billion and 6 per cent in volume to 613 million litres in 2025, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report. The average value of exports de...
Rolando Carvajal, FIFCO’s current CEO, will join HEINEKEN and continue to lead the operations, ensuring business continuity while driving growth
Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) announced the completion of its acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses, following the receipt of all regula...
Carlsberg Denmark is launching a new platform of lower-alcohol beers under the category name session
Carlsberg Nordlyst leads the rollout of a new lower‑alcohol portfolio in Denmark designed to unlock a new pocket of growth in the beer market.
As moderation becomes a defining force in how D...
The publication of the plan makes JDE Peet’s the first food and beverage company in the world to launch a nature transition plan that is fully aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework
JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, unvei...
The new TABASCO-Sauce-flavoured vodka comes amid strong, growing demand for hotter flavours
Absolut Vodka and TABASCO Brand are firing up the global spirits scene with the launch of a new spicy vodka, Absolut TABASCO. Launching from February 2026 onwards across 50+ markets, including t...
Iconic spirits, such as BACARDÍ rum, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, GREY GOOSE vodka, PATRÓN tequila and 42BELOW vodka, will now be more accessible to Kiwi consumers
Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, has entered into a new agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (C...
It preserves the Starbucks experience consumers expect, while offering greater flexibility at the point of order
TATA Starbucks announced an enhancement to beverage customisation across its stores in India, empowering customers to enjoy their favourite flavoured hot or iced beverages with greate...
Across the industry, crafting a sparkling water with a stable, vibrant green colour from natural sources has proven technically challenging, particularly at a commercial scale
For candy lovers, the Sparkling Ice brand, crafted by Talking Rain Beverage Company, has embarked on a new col...
Acker Wine Merchant offers a complete suite of services for private clients and retail collectors, entirely separate from Acker's auction activities
Acker, the world's largest fine wine auction house and America's oldest wine merchant, has strengthened its international retail presence wit...
