Beverage Industry News
A collection of Beverage latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
New beverage launches: Cherry rosé, Twinings, Bruichladdich and more…
Discover the latest beverage launches from Twinings, Bruichladdich, Vocation, Plenish and Morandé, as brands respond to demand for premium experiences, moderation, protein enrichment and product innovation.
THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again
THC drinks are booming, but a looming federal crackdown threatens the industry. THC beverages generated $239 million in measured U.S. retail sales in the 52 weeks through April, up 135% from a year earlier, according to NielsenIQ. Distributors are…
5-Hour Energy Taps Into Mocktail Trend With Recipes for a Better Caffeine Drink
It's no secret that people are drinking less alcohol. Riding a wellness wave that includes supplements, healthier diets, and more exercise, many people are ditching alcoholic cocktails and beverages for non-alcoholic ones and, increasingly often…
Danone completes its acquisition of Huel, extending its portfolio in Functional Nutrition
Press release – Paris, September 4, 2026, 6:00 PM CEST Danone completes its acquisition of Huel, extending its portfolio in Functional Nutrition Danone announces today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Huel, a leading…
Houston's Cold Noodles Club Funds Mental Health Care
Every Tuesday this September, a rotating lineup of Houston chefs is ladling out bowls of chilled noodles at a Heights icehouse, and the $25 price tag comes with something more lasting than a meal: funding for free mental health counseling for the…
Bloom Energy, Illumina, Everpure to Join S&P 500 in September
Bloom Energy Corp., Illumina Inc. and Everpure Inc. will join the S&P 500 in the latest quarterly rebalance, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Friday. The three companies will replace Molson Coors Beverage Co., Trade Desk Inc. and Builders FirstSource…
Exclusive | Moment unruly influencers disrupted US Open game captured by lifelong attendee. 'I was shocked'
These influencers should stick to their Honey Deuces. When a group of loud-mouthed content creators began shooting a US Open video during the crucial first-round match between Naomi Osaka and Anastasia Zakharova, one astounded fan filmed the racket…
Pantler patisserie saved from closure by white knight
SINGAPORE – In a rare happy ending for the food and beverage industry, beleaguered patisserie Pantler is set to stay in business after a white knight stepped in at the 11th hour to save it from closing down at the end of August. The…
/afaqs/media/media_files/2026/09/04/chuck-2026-09-04-10-34-04.jpg)
Ritu Nakra joins Chuck Studios as chief client officer- APAC
Chuck Studios has appointed Ritu Nakra as its first chief client officer, APAC. She will be responsible for client development and growth across the region. Nakra has 28 years of experience across the WPP network, including 24 years at J. Walter…
3 Predictions for Wisconsin's Week 1 Blockbuster vs. Notre Dame
The sizzle of brats on a charcoal grill. The crisp opening of various canned beverages. The mass of Cardinal and White flooding into the stadium. College football is almost upon us, folks. Wisconsin is just days away from kicking off its 2026…
What's Up, NEPA? - Week of Sept. 3, 2026
Rummage and Bake Sale at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 420 Main St., Dallas, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12. On Saturday, which is Bag Day, fill a small grocery bag for…
Cyprus industry rises 3.5 per cent as local market outpaces exports
Cyprus' Industrial Turnover Index rose by 3.5 per cent in June 2026, reaching 149.5 units, according to figures released on Friday by the statistical service (Cystat). For the first six months of the year, the index also recorded an increase of 3.5…
Manufacturing and construction job growth outpaces services - TT
A worker performs maintenance on a stamping machine at the Ball Corp. beverage can manufacturing facility in Findlay, Ohio. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg) U.S. goods-producer payrolls rose 0.6% in the six months through August, outpacing 0.4% services…
Dr Pepper Gives College Football Fans a Championship Monument of Their Own with the First-Ever Fan Wall of Fame
This week, Dr Pepper unveils its first-ever Fan Wall of Fame in Bloomington, Ind: a public tribute to the fans who helped power their hometown team's historic 2026 national championship run. The one-of-a-kind, interactive mural gives fans their own…
McDonald's Japan Supersizes the Tsukimi Burger Into a 27-Inch Plushie
McDonald's Japan is running a lottery for a giant Tsukimi Burger plushie tied to the sandwich's 35th anniversary The soft toy measures 27.6 inches across and faithfully recreates the burger's signature layers Entry is limited to MyMcDonald's…
Receive a Daily briefing on Beverage Industry News
Get Started