Why Nestlé’s latest results point to real recovery
Accelerating volumes, resilient margins and a confident outlook suggest Nestlé’s recovery strategy is gaining traction
Beverage
Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
Coca-Cola’s BODYARMOR bets on sparkling sports drinks beyond the gym
BODYARMOR is expanding beyond traditional sports drinks with a sparkling format designed for everyday hydration rather than only workouts
UPF legislation raises stakes for food labeling and child-directed marketing
The debate around the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act signals rising political interest in warning labels, marketing restrictions and a federal definition of ultra processed foods
The new beverage battleground is in AI recommendations vs. shelf space
AI is recognizing brands that solve a problem, according to new data
Asahi eyes beverage growth in East Africa for cyberattack rebound
Asahi is banking on growth in its beverages business as well as its new East African acquisition to fuel recovery and get back on track after its infamous 2025 cyberattack
Food Taipei Mega Shows 2026
Multifunctional beverages: The next avenue of growth?
Taiwanese functional beverage start-up Passion 24 is expanding overseas with fruit-based drinks targeting beauty, hydration, and mental wellness
As AI carts enter stores, brands face a new battle for visibility
Are AI carts helping brands sell more products, or are they helping shoppers become smarter, more value conscious buyers?
Nestlé bets big on premiumisation as consumers trade up
Nestlé prioritises premiumisation as consumers seek quality, functionality and indulgence
Four emerging trends to shape the future of beverage innovation
Four emerging trends are set to shape the future of innovation in the global beverage market, new research from Innova Market Insights has said
Are global coffee sustainability strategies falling short?
Coffee sustainability worldwide is at a crossroads, as prices fluctuate and concerns grow over climate change, farmer incomes and long-term supply resilience
Retailers rethink SNAP strategy as enrollment and spending decline
As SNAP enrollment shrinks, retailers rethink value, convenience and e-commerce
Will coffee prices continue to rise?
A flurry of trading activity has led to a boost in coffee prices
Nestlé unveils €4.9bn drinks giant Peranel in portfolio shake-up
Nestlé announces new €4.9bn standalone water and premium beverages company, in partnership with Platinum Equity
Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop
Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%
Summer Fancy Food Show
Can women’s hydration escape the sachet?
As women’s wellness beverages center around powdered formats, Greater Than is positioning itself to fill what it sees as an untapped white space: RTD hydration for women
From Three Square Meals to the Snack Universe
The traditional three-meal day falls from favour as consumers choose spontaneous snacking
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor: The next chapter for specialty food
From gut health and protein to olive oil, pantry staples and retail strategy, this special edition explores how brands are transforming specialty foods into everyday essentials
Energy drinks face growing global scrutiny over health concerns and youth consumption
Energy drinks and caffeine-based beverages are facing growing scrutiny worldwide, with regulators introducing tighter restrictions amid concerns over their health impacts and increasing consumption among younger people.
Barry Callebaut assesses cocoa threat as El Niño intensifies
World’s biggest chocolate producer weighs in on cocoa market concerns as UN issues El Niño warning
The next grocery battle isn’t price – it’s relevance
A new phase of grocery shopping is emerging, one that will push brands to compete on relevance rather than rely on inflation-driven dollar growth, private-label gains or consumers trading down
Summer Fancy Food Show
Can flavor beat function in the crowded soda aisle?
Tropical soda startup is not rejecting function in its beverages, but it is eschewing the idea that a beverage should be function first
ジャパン フォーカス：食品価格の高騰、OSKの紅茶、Thai Unionのシーフードスナック
今月のJapan Focusでは、今年さらに激化すると見込まれる食品価格の高騰、OSKの成長計画、Thai Unionの日本風シーフードスナックなどについて探ります
Japan Focus: Food price hikes, export ambitions and smarter marketing
This edition explores how food price hikes will intensify this year, OSK’s growth plans, Thai Union’s Japanese-inspired seafood snacks, and more
PepsiCo doubles down on turnaround strategy as gas prices pressure consumers
Executives say higher gas prices, not flaws in the company’s affordability, innovation and away-from-home strategy, constrained volumes
OSK makes caffeine-free tea play as it eyes US, Middle East
Japanese tea brand OSK is expanding its caffeine-free range to tap health trends and capture international growth
PepsiCo embraces dirty soda trend with Dirty Mountain Dew and Mug Root Beer Floats
As consumer interest in indulgent, creamy sodas surges, major beverage brands are ditching the DIY approach for convenient, ready-to-drink formats
