Africa's Big 7
Euromonitor International
Africa's Big 7 is now entering its 19th edition, and it continues to be a trusted partner aligned with the needs of the industry - to offer quality, affordable food and beverage products that cater to the ever-increasing demands of consumers. Africa's Big 7 brings together the best in the food & beverage business to identify growth opportunities and to close deals.
Natural Products Expo West 2022: Highlights of Beverage Innovation
Howard Telford
Our recap of Natural Products Expo West, the US’s largest exhibition of natural foods, beverages, supplements and personal care products, held from March 8-12, 2022, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
Cannavision: Focus on the Consumer
Shane MacGuill
Shane MacGuill, Global Lead for Nicotine and Cannabis and Spiros Malandrakis, Euromonitor's Head of Alcoholic Drinks speak with Cannavision about why the cannabis industry needs to focus on the consumer.
Beyond Sugar Taxes: Alternative Approaches to Sugar Reduction in Global Soft Drinks
Erwin Henriquez
Consumer awareness of the high sugar content of many soft drinks (and the negative health impact of excessive sugar consumption) continues to grow and shape the global industry outlook. In 2022, over 50 countries and many more local or regional authorities have implemented taxes on the production or sale of sugar-sweetened beverages. New efforts to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage sales will likely focus on restricting marketing, merchandising and packaging.
Unpackaged: The Future of Bottled Water in Germany
Linda Lichtmess
German consumers are increasingly switching from bottled water to tap water. Not only is tap water seen as the more sustainable alternative, but bottled water is becoming a more political issue. Rising competition from tap water is placing pressure on soft drinks as consumers see the increasing appeal of counter-top appliances such as SodaStream that make carbonated water at home possible.
RTDコーヒー市場：日本での伸び悩みと、韓国と中国での成長
Tomomi Fujikawa
アジア太平洋地域は、世界最大のRTDコーヒー市場だ。2020年の小売販売量は45億リットルに達し、世界の総販売量の約80％に及ぶ。同市場を支えているのは、世界の総販売量の半分以上を占める、最大市場国の日本である。しかし、アジア太平洋地域の市況は徐々に変わりつつある。
Taxing Sugar-Sweetened Drinks: What's Happening in Spain?
Ilaria Abagnale
Tackling obesity and high sugar levels in food are pressing concerns for many governments. Many European countries, such as the UK (2018) and Poland (2021), have introduced or reviewed their regulations on carbonated drinks, challenging the industry and accelerating the shift towards sugar-free and calorie-free soft drinks.
Impact of HFSS Legislation on Food and Drink in the United Kingdom
Natalia Theofilopoulou
The British Government’s anti-obesity regulation on products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) is likely to impact packaged food and soft drinks, both in terms of brands and consumers. Although the new legislation might come as a hindrance for some categories, it might also offer an opportunity for others.
A Battle for Clean Caffeine at the 2021 NACS Show in Chicago
Matthew Barry
Providing on-the-go energy has always been a preoccupation of beverages in C-store channels. Even so, the number of products aimed at energy occasions was notable at the 2021 National Association of Convenience Store Show (NACS) in Chicago. With even a global pandemic failing to undermine demand for on-the-go energy in US convenience stores, it is not surprising that many exhibitors at the NACS show were eager to show their new energy beverages.