SPECIAL REPORT: No Oil, No Food
How the 2026 Energy Crisis Is Threatening the Global Food Supply Chain — And What Every F&B Professional Needs to Know Right Now ESSFeed Special … Read more
Beverages
Explore daily beverage industry news, expert insights, and global drink market reports from across the value chain. This category covers ingredient sourcing, production, bottling, branding, and consumer behavior. Stay updated on soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, functional drinks, water, and juices, along with the latest beverage trends and packaging innovations. Whether you’re in retail, trade, or manufacturing, discover market data and updates shaping the soft drinks industry and beyond.
Nestlé Launches $5.6B Peranel Joint Venture: What the Waters and Premium Beverages Spin-Off Means for Retail and Supply Chain
Nestlé and Platinum Equity have announced the creation of Peranel, a $5.6 billion 50/50 joint venture combining Nestlé’s waters and premium beverages business into a … Read more
Gen Z Drinking Rates Just Proved Industry Wrong—Here’s What Beverage Brands Need to Know
Gen Z drinking rates have surged to match the entire adult population, completely overturning the “generation of moderation” narrative that shaped beverage strategy for the … Read more
Trump’s 50% Tariff Knock On Effect
Trump’s 50% tariff escalation on Canadian goods today signals broader trade friction ahead. Combined with Red Sea shipping disruptions, energy volatility, and port congestion, tariffs … Read more
Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Just Won the World Cup—And Your Bar Is Losing
Premixed cocktails crushed beer during the tournament. Here’s why ready-to-drink beverages are reshaping retail, foodservice, and your bottom line. The World Cup was supposed to … Read more
Diageo Confirms Job Cuts as Global Restructuring Deepens
Published: 26 June 2026 | Category: Industry News | Tags: Diageo, Restructuring, Spirits, Ireland, Dave Lewis ‘Drastic Dave’ Makes His Move: Diageo Confirms Job Cuts … Read more
Coca-Cola’s President Steps Down
Published: 26 June 2026 | Category: Leadership & Strategy | Tag: Coca-Cola, North America, Executive Moves Coca-Cola’s North America President Steps Down: What Jennifer Mann’s … Read more
Heineken Names Rafa Oliveira as New CEO to Lead EverGreen 2030 Strategy
One of the world’s most recognised beer companies has a new leader. On June 23, 2026, Heineken N.V. announced the nomination of Rafael “Rafa” Oliveira … Read more
Is the Alcohol Industry’s Decline Structural or Cyclical?
The global alcohol industry is not navigating a rough patch. It is in structural retreat — and the data leaves little room for ambiguity. The … Read more
Global Alcohol Industry Report 2026: The Great Recalibration — Moderation, Premiumisation and the Battle for the Next Generation of Drinkers
June 9, 2026 The global alcoholic beverages market is valued at approximately USD 1.70–2.72 trillion in 2026, depending on scope of measurement. Statista places combined … Read more