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Beverage giant toasts alcohol-free drink sales as beer demand dips
Strong sales of soft drinks and non-alcoholic options have buoyed trading at Carlsberg, helping to offset ongoing pressure on beer demand. The Danish brewing giant attributed the result to earlier-than-anticipated benefits following its £3.3…
Verano Enters THC Drinks Market With New Easy Landings Line
Verano is entering the growing THC beverage market with Easy Landings, a new line of customizable cannabis-infused drinks launching in four states. Chicago-based multistate cannabis operator Verano Holdings on Wednesday announced it is stepping…
These are the best airport lounges in America, according to travelers
Airport lounges are often a must-stop for passengers beginning and ending their trips—but not all are created equal. According to the JD Power 2026 US Airport Lounge Satisfaction Study, the American Express Centurion Lounge and Capital One…
Sugary drinks found linked to stomach cancer for first time
People who drink sugary beverages daily are at a higher risk of developing stomach cancer, a new study warns while hinting that artificial sweeteners can lower the danger. Previous research has widely linked sugar-sweetened beverages with an…
Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of deadly cancer, major study finds
Consuming a sugary drink a day may significantly raise the risk of developing stomach cancer, according to new research from Mass General Brigham. After accounting for other risk factors, the researchers found that one or more sugary drinks per day…
The return of the U.S. Open means Honey Deuce season is here, with a price freeze in tow
NEW YORK — It takes Oscar Peña about 12 minutes each day to commute from his home in the Bronx to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the site of the U.S. Open. Much more of a grind is the 14 hours he spends each day…
Morning coffee could interfere with popular weight-loss pill, doctors warn
Those who take oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as Wegovy tablets, are advised not to take the medication with morning coffee or tea. According to FDA prescribing information, Wegovy tablets should be taken on an empty stomach…
Hemp brands exploit social media to market intoxicating products to youth
Brands that market hemp-derived, intoxicating cannabinoid products are capitalizing on lack of oversight on social media platforms to reach consumers, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Since the passage of the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, use of…
Interim report H1 2026
Strong first half year at 8% organic sales growth. 2026 outlook: Organic sales growth increased to 7-8% and the adjusted EBITDA margin expected at the higher end of the 37-38% range. Inaugural share buy-back program announced. Ester Baiget…
A decades-long study raises questions about sugary drinks and stomach cancer
Tracking decades of beverage habits in two major U.S. cohorts, researchers investigated whether what people drink could help explain differences in gastric cancer incidence. Want to read later? Download your PDF copy by clicking here. A recent…
Restaurant marketers embrace the 10-year nostalgia cycle
Starbucks' return of the Unicorn Frappuccino yielded record-high sales for the North American system | Photo courtesy of Starbucks Have you ever heard of a “nostalgia cycle?” It's basically this idea that cultural trends and styles…
Bally's: A Bronx-Sized Headache (NYSE:BALY)
Bally's Corporation remains a Sell due to excessive leverage, risky expansion, and complex project pipeline. BALY faces significant execution and financing risks with three mega-projects—Chicago, Las Vegas, and Bronx—totaling billions…
The World's Best Straight Bourbon, According To BevTest
Calumet Farm 12-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey The 2026 Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) annual judging highlighted 18 gold medal-winning straight bourbons. Four of the gold medalists scored 94 points or higher. With prices ranging…
Banana is coffee's new favorite flavor
Lattes and matchas are going bananas. The big picture: Already the most-eaten fresh fruit in America, bananas are ripe for the beverage market beyond smoothies. By the numbers: Banana is the fastest-growing beverage ingredient flavor over the past…
Target turnaround materializing as grocery sales jump
Target's turnaround shows signs of accelerating under its new CEO as the retailer reported a sharp uptick in grocery sales and online delivery. Why it matters: The big-box chain had been mired in a slowdown, struggling to keep up with rival Walmart…
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