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What Product Survival Analysis Reveals About Health Claims in Soft Drinks
31 Jul 26Not all health claims create value equally. By analysing the survival of thousands of US soft drink SKUs between 2023 and 2026, Euromonitor International's Product Survival Model reveals how the same claim can be associated with stronger product longevity in one category and weaker performance in another. Using immune health and sugar reduction as examples, this article highlights why category context matters and why popular claims do not automatically translate into survivability. It also shows how identifying claims with no measurable impact can be just as valuable, helping innovation teams make more informed formulation, communication and SKU optimisation decisions.
Jared Conway
Drinks at the National Restaurant Association Show - Key Takeaways
29 May 26Euromonitor International attended the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago this May. One of the big headlines was the sheer number of vendors looking to bring their AI-based restaurant solutions to kitchens. From menu automation to delivery planning, and even voice-operated vending solutions, AI was everywhere.
Ryan Tuttle
Top Five Trends Shaping the Hot Drinks Industry in 2026
5 May 26The hot drinks industry is facing challenging times in 2026. Climate pressures and higher energy and logistics costs due to geopolitical conflicts are driving up prices again and brands need to target consumers more effectively to generate value growth
Tristan Höver
Low Loyalty, High Scrutiny: Drinks Innovation in the Age of Social Media
17 Feb 26Internet culture and social media are major catalysts of drink creations and trends but also platforms for scrutiny and accountability. Consumers are reacting quickly, critically and publicly to new food and beverage products. Press play to hear from Howard Telford, Senior Global Insight Manager – Soft Drinks, on how brands can navigate and adapt to these shifts.
Howard Telford
Mapping Value in Juice: Unlocking the Next Growth Wave Through Consumer Need States in Australasia
5 Feb 26Australasia’s juice market remains structurally challenged, with growth constrained by intensifying competition from higher-momentum better-for-you beverages and ongoing cost-of-living pressures that have curtailed discretionary spending.
Icey Huang
Next-gen Functional Food and Drinks: Compelling, Craveable, Convenient
16 Dec 25After a proliferation of claims, functional food and drinks are entering a new phase where success means delivering clear, credible benefits - gut health, sustained energy, emotional balance - in formats suited to modern lifestyles. Those blending scientific credibility with indulgence and convenience, especially via snackable and portable options, will make functionality enjoyable and accessible.
Karine Dussimon