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Mintel’s “2026 Global Food & Drink Predictions” report highlights how empathetic brands can help consumers who are feeling like they are only surviving, rather than thriving.

A new definition of hemp with cap on THC per container could halt the burgeoning cannabis beverage if stakeholders don’t connect with policy-makers.

Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Massachusetts to spend time with Ocean Spray Ingredients to learn more about the company’s various cranberry innovations and formulations with fellow editors.

A recent Innova Market Insights report discusses how U.S. consumers perceive hot and iced coffee as two distinct products, requiring brands that incorporate both into their portfolios to approach messaging unambiguously. 

In an October report from Leger it highlights that holiday tables are a window to a host of insights including exploration, mindful indulgence and socializing as well as emotional touchpoints.

Chris Riedy, chief revenue officer at Ibotta, shares how this year’s strategies and findings differ from previous years.

Automated and autonomous technologies are helping change not just warehouse operations, but also consumer goods delivery.

With the Gen Z legal drinking age (LDA) demographic growing, a recent Insight from IWSR identified community, flexibility, and discovery as major themes that help connect these consumers with beverage alcohol. 

Group Publisher Douglas J. Peckenpaugh reflects the changes within the beverage market as Beverage Industry nears its 80^th anniversary and highlights the growing non-alcohol beverage market.

Dirty sodas started off as viral hit, but North American launch data shows these having staying power with consumers, brands are embracing that engagement with foodservice and alcohol partnerships.