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Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages
Japanese authorities have raided the country's four biggest breweries over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beer and other beverages – a practice media reports said could have forced drinkers to pay over the odds. Officials from…
Alcoholic beverage industry size grew to over ₹6 lakh crore in CY2025, premiumisation emerging as key growth engine: ISWA
The alcoholic beverages industry's market size is estimated to be at ₹6.2 lakh crore in CY2025 with premiumisation emerging as a key growth engine, as per a report released by the International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI).
Datassential Releases Food, Flavor, Beverage Trend Predictions for 2027
Late MAC Stage Concepts Get New Life: Datassential's Menu Adoption Cycle (MAC), built on more than 20 years of menu and consumer data, tracks trends from Inception through Adoption and Proliferation to Ubiquity. Late-stage concepts, those in…
Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss
Diet drinks containing sugar substitutes were found to be as effective as water for supporting weight loss in overweight or obese adults, according to a two-year randomized trial. The study, led by the University of Liverpool, England, included 493…
Beverage buzz: Constellation Brands makes an RTD play with the SpikedAde acquisition (STZ:NYSE)
Constellation Brands (STZ) made an intriguing M&A move with the acquisition of SpikedAde. The terms include a $75M payment at closing plus up to $278M in performance-linked payments over five years. The deal brings a young vodka-based, sports…
Coca-Cola vs. Monster Beverage: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Choosing between Coca-Cola (KO -0.41%) and Monster Beverage (MNST -0.85%) often comes down to a preference for steady income versus aggressive growth. Both companies dominate their respective corners of the liquid refreshment market. Coca-Cola is…
NFL, NFLPA clarify celebrations 'imitating drinking a beverage' not considered violations
Football is the greatest game in the world. NFL players are admired by millions of fans, including young people competing at every level of the sport. The passion, emotion, and personality players bring to the field are a big part of what makes the…
Dad spared jail after plying terminally-ill wife with sick beverages in will row
A husband was discovered urinating into bottles and cups which his terminally-ill wife subsequently drank from. Keith Foster's deeply disturbing behaviour formed part of a sustained campaign of domestic abuse against his wife, during which he even…
How caffeine became the new protein
You probably start your morning with some coffee to get your brain online. Classic choice. But for many of us, that buzz lasts only so long. When your energy begins to flag, you could pull some caffeinated trail mix out of your desk drawer as a…
'The tent has to get bigger': Andrew Hebard on omega-3's next chapter
Andrew Hebard, founder and CEO of Natures Crops, argues that addressing the global omega-3 nutrition gap requires the industry to move beyond its traditional reliance on fish oil. He emphasizes the need for greater inclusion of plant-based sources…
Micron: NAND Is Not One Market Anymore (NASDAQ:MU)
The author is a director at a small Boston-based software company where he oversees India operations across HR, finance, and business development. His broader professional background spans entrepreneurship, operations, and management across…
Drink up, boys! NFL reverses course after meeting with NFLPA to allow all drinking celebrations without fines
It took nearly two weeks and a meeting of the minds from the NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA), but after all that high-priced talent hashed things out, we've come to a conclusion that will affect humanity. NFL players are allowed to…
NFL, union clarify celebration rules, OK drinking gestures
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The NFL and NFLPA announced in a joint statement Wednesday that recent player celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will no longer be violations or result in discipline. In Week 2, multiple players, including 49ers…
Cheers to the Land 2026 Launches in Portland Oct. 10
Fifteen Oregon breweries and cideries are pouring beer this Saturday in Southeast Portland for a cause that has nothing to do with hops and everything to do with dirt. The fifth annual Cheers to the Land campaign kicks off October 10 with a beer…
Japan's 4 major beer companies raided for alleged price-fixing
Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Japan's antitrust organization raided the country's four largest beer companies Wednesday on allegations that they worked together to raise prices for wholesalers. The Japan Fair Trade Commission began investigations into Asahi…
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