beverage trends

Veganuary: Plant-based choices shaping the year ahead

2026-01-19T14:53:35+00:00Categories: Industry News|Tags: , , |

Veganuary has steadily grown into a familiar moment each January, encouraging people to explore plant-based choices in a way that feels approachable rather than restrictive. What began in the UK is now recognised across many countries, making the month a natural opportunity for brands to introduce new concepts and evaluate how consumer preferences are evolving.

The growing role of flavour in alcohol-free beverages

2026-01-05T16:50:40+00:00Categories: Beverage|Tags: , , |

Dry January has grown beyond a short-term challenge into a reflection of a wider trend: moderation is becoming a year-round behaviour. Rather than giving up alcohol entirely, consumers are choosing when and how they drink, alternating between alcoholic and alcohol-free options. IWSR reports that these behaviours are now embedded across occasions and demographics, showing the

Exploring the Hottest Coffee Trends

2023-07-21T16:53:26+01:00Categories: Beverage, Food Trends|Tags: , , |

The coffee industry has been rapidly evolving, with new trends emerging every year. In 2023, there are several exciting coffee trends that are capturing the attention of coffee enthusiasts worldwide. From adventurous flavour combinations to the impact of social media, these trends are significantly shaping the future of the beverage industry. The Rise of Unique

Opportunities around multi-sensory experiences for Food & Beverage

2022-03-30T10:54:12+01:00Categories: Beverage, Confectionery, Food Trends|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

It is no surprise that consumers are tired of the uncertainty and distress that the pandemic brought. After suffering lockdowns and the confines of their homes, people want to explore new tastes and sensory experiences and are looking for products that can deliver this sense of adventure.  Brands are seeing this as an opportunity

3 opportunities for the beverage sector in Spring

2022-03-18T13:27:18+00:00Categories: Beverage, Flavourings, Food Trends|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

As we enter Spring we start to see the blossoming of drinks with more refreshing and bolder flavours. This year sees a big trend towards more functional drinks with natural flavours, in addition to the growing demand for Low/No alcohol drinks, as reported in our Food and Beverage Trends 2022 post. In this article we

Food and Beverage Trends 2022

2022-04-08T12:07:55+01:00Categories: Beverage, Confectionery, Food Trends, Industry News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Consumers still face post-pandemic feelings of health and financial insecurity. Shoppers desire to be in control of food and drink decisions and they will consider how their purchases contribute to protecting their health and/or the health of the planet, according to Mintel - What the 2022 Consumer Trends mean for food and drink. After initial