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New beverage launches: Nestlé functional, MOMO and more…
A round-up of the latest UK drink launches, spanning functional soft drinks, kefir, non-alcoholic fizz, tequila RTDs and traditional mead, as brands respond to moderation, wellbeing and demand for authenticity.
Beverage alcohol suffers global downturn in 2025
Thwarted by a mix of political instability, soaring costs and drop in consumer confidence, it's no secret that the alcohol market is suffering. But the extent of just how much has been laid out in IWSR data which reveals beverage alcohol (TBA)…
This year's Tim Hortons cold beverage lineup for the spring and summer includes the Raspberry Mojito Zero Sugar Sparkling Quencher, Protein Quenchers, and Caramel Churro drinks
TORONTO, April 2, 2026 /CNW/ - Tim Hortons is getting guests ready for the warmer weather ahead with a new lineup of cold beverages – including a delicious and refreshing zero-sugar option, protein innovations, and dessert-inspired…
Emami looks to grow Axiom Ayurveda's topline to ₹500 crore in 3 years, enters into beverage sector
FMCG major Emami Limited, which is planning to complete the acquisition of Axiom Ayurveda within three months, is looking to grow the topline of the beverage company to around ₹500 crore in the next three years. The Emami Group flagship has…
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Acquires 42,970 Shares of National Beverage Corp. $FIZZ
JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its stake in shares of National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ - Free Report) by 44.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned…
Exclusive: D.C. could greenlight locally-made cannabis drinks
D.C. could soon open the door to cannabis-infused, alcohol-free drinks under a new bill from Mayor Bowser that would let local breweries and distilleries team up with medical marijuana producers. Why it matters: The bill connects two big trends…
PBJ vs. XLP: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?
The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP +0.38%) and the Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ +0.50%) both deliver exposure to U.S. consumer staples, but with a few notable differences. XLP charges lower fees, yields more, and aims…
PAVS, IBG lead heavily shorted names in small, micro-cap consumer staples
The stocks with the highest short interest are concentrated in micro- and small-cap consumer-facing names, particularly within personal care, packaged foods, and niche beverage segments, with no single industry fully dominating bearish positioning.
Coca-Cola unveils ad campaign with 13 restaurant chains to boost drink sales as diner traffic falls
Coca-Cola is featuring multiple restaurant chains in an advertising campaign for the first time. The restaurant industry has been struggling with declining traffic and sluggish sales growth. Drinks are high-margin menu items, helping boost…
How texture is shaping Korea's current food trends
On a recent weekend afternoon, Hwang In-woo, a university student in his 20s, found himself standing in line for something called “Butter rice cakes” — yet another trending dessert he never intended to try. Hwang said he has…
10 global trends shaping F&B
What is trending in global food and beverage? From GLP-1s to snackification, classic cuisine to food therapy, desserts to bread, we look at the key forces shaping the global food industry.
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Emami to acquire complete stake in Axiom Ayurveda
Emami, a personal care and healthcare brand, has executed a definitive agreement on April 1, 2026, to acquire the remaining ~73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda (“Axiom”) subject to completion of customary closing conditions. In the first…
Mayor Bowser introduces bill that allows medical cannabis shops to partner with local breweries
Politics The bill would allow cannabis shops and breweries to partner up and create cannabis-infused, alcohol-free beverages. WASHINGTON — Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced a bill that would allow local licensed medical cannabis shops to…
Honey Creek Legacy Acquired by Indiana-Born Entrepreneur Steven Hershberger, Renamed Legacy Maker Farms
Over the course of his career, Hershberger has led several technology, analytics and CPG-based manufacturing companies. With 13 U.S. patents in Internet of Things (IoT) and decision science, he has a proven track record of transforming insights and…
This Louisiana hotel is the first certified gluten-free in the US
The Hotel Monroe has been recognized as the first 100% gluten-free, full-service hotel in the U.S. by the Gluten-Free Food Program. The certification was endorsed by the National Celiac Association. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and…
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