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PepsiCo’s recent acquisition of poppi reflects consumers growing interest in modern soda as evidenced by the segment’s double-digit growth from 2023 to 2024.

Data shows that beverage manufacturers are crafting innovations that evolved beyond “basic” hydration to serve consumers health and wellness needs.

A recent survey from DRINKS highlights how consumers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help select adult beverages.

In today’s economic environment, where consumers are more selective about their spending, a recent survey by Channel Media Group highlights how brands that prioritize value and deliver targeted promotions have potential to thrive despite economic uncertainty.

Westrock Coffee Co. recently published a report that found nearly one-third of U.S. coffee drinkers expressed interest in beverages that deliver targeted health benefits.

In a conversation with Beverage Industry, Ed Brown, Partner at law firm Burr & Forman with the Beverage Services practice, discussed what impact tariffs could have on business operations in the United States, as well as what wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers can expect when tariffs begin to roll out. 

With the global online alcohol market entering a new era of sustainable growth, IWSR highlights how digital platforms are not only shaping consumer behavior, but also influencing spaces for discovery and brand engagement.

As beverage-makers search for ways to engage with today’s consumers, connected packaging is seen as a way to communicate and encourage customer loyalty.

Inflation already has put the pressure on consumers’ pocketbooks. In an Insights piece, Jenny Zegler, director of food and drink at Mintel, writes why food and drink companies as well as retailers will need to justify any price increases if tariffs become a reality.