Now trending: Sustainable labels
Manufacturers are responding to the rise in customer demand for sustainable packing solutions by adapting their products to meet these needs and are offering the beverage industry a wide range of sustainable labels.
Category: Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Mineral water producers criticized
Mineral water is increasingly becoming a political issue. A bitter dispute has been raging for months about what was previously regarded as a completely “innocent” consumable. The main issue is...
Non-alcoholic beers and mixed beer beverages in vogue
Increasing awareness around a healthy lifestyle is leading to a growing market for non-alcoholic beverages. Even the brewing industry can feel the effects of the trend.
Innovative tea creations are really stealing the limelight
After water, tea is the most popular and most frequently consumed drink worldwide. In fact, some tea drinks are even enjoying cult status. Nations such as China, Japan, Tibet, the...
Coffee delights: A journey through the world of coffee
Kick-start your day with an indulgence: As soon as you climb out of bed, it’s time for a good old cup of joe – a morning ritual that takes place...
Trend: Reduced sugar in soft drinks
“The age of sugar is coming to an end” stated a recent headline in the Süddeutsche Zeitung relating soft drinks without sugar. And the Weiss-Institut, which calls itself “an expert...
Trends: The non-alcoholic beverage industry in 2038
The trends forecast by market research companies for the non-alcoholic beverage industry for 2019 are not all that surprising. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile to remember that these are trends that...
Plastic, the sustainable packaging – innovative solutions unwrap a competitive boost
More and more consumers have been leaning harder toward sustainability in their purchasing decisions. The trend is unstoppable, and one that producers of nonalcoholic beverages and their suppliers will have...
Personalized beverages: a must for the entire industry in the future?
“Product personalization is an important trend. We will see more and more of it in the future,” says Dr. Jens Rothenstein, Senior Project Manager at IFH in Cologne, Germany. This...
World’s first fruit juice sommelier training
In mid-2010, the Zukunftsinstitut (Future Institute) in Kelkheim, Germany identified what it called the “sommelier effect” as one of 50 microtrends. And indeed, there is growing interest in various sommelier...
Matcha, the new healthy pick-me-up: powder with potential
Matcha is a green tea powder that was originally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. However, this emerald powder has gradually been finding its way into various products in the food...
Drinking herbs and spices: Turmeric, basil and lavender create a real taste sensation
Herbs and spices can be found in practically every kitchen. After all, there are many dishes that benefit from their unmistakable and delicious flavor. And over the centuries, herbs and...
Sugar tax on soft drinks: useful or a waste?
The United Kingdom has began levying a sugar tax on high-sugar soft drinks on April 6, 2018 – something which is paid by manufacturers and , as a rule, passed...
Looking to the future: are insect drinks set to be the next big thing?
You certainly cannot accuse the non-alcoholic beverage industry of shunning innovation. Innovative sweetening concepts, beverage creations with superfruits or superseeds and new color concepts – there is innovation everywhere you...
The future of the beverage industry: Flexibility as a competitive factor
Highly efficient technology that adapts to new conditions and customers’ wishes simply and quickly – this is what the non-alcoholic beverage industry wants. In this regard, flexibility is playing an...