In the 1970s hit “Everything Old is New Again,” Peter Allen sings “Dreams can come true again, when everything old is new again.” Thanks to innovators in the non-alcohol beer space, entrepreneurs are showing how dedication and creativity have helped make this
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Constellation Brands has expanded its Modelo portfolio in the US with Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal. The newest addition to the Modelo Chelada line-up is a said to be a refreshing take on an authentic Mexican tradition and have a “smooth and
Heineken has invested $100 million to build its first brewery in Mozambique. Located in the district of Maputo, the site produces four international brands – Heineken, Amstel, Sagres and Strongbow – as well as Txilar, a new beer made for the Mozambican
AB InBev-owned Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has started selling its Victoria Bitter and Carlton Draught beers in Australia without plastic ring packaging. CUB’s Abbotsford brewery in Melbourne is now using cardboard to connect cans – a move that will reduce the number
Stella Artois is expanding its cider portfolio in the US with a new wine spritzer alternative, made from a blend of apples and hibiscus flavors. It’s the first nationwide ‘liquid innovation’ from the brand since 2013. The cider category is experiencing record
After 2018 kicked off the popularity of wine-inspired ciders with rosé ciders, prosécco is now poised to be the next big trend. Crispin Cider Co. joins Woodchuck Hard Cider and Wyder’s Cider by debuting a new ‘pearsecco’ flavor. Crispin’s take on the
AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, expects to deliver strong revenue and profit growth in 2019, driven by the “solid performance” of its brand portfolio. The announcement comes as the company reports its 2018 results, recording a 3.2% decline in revenue to
Anheuser-Busch will acquire Cutwater Spirits, a San Diego company whose products include whiskey, vodka, gin and canned cocktails. Cutwater Spirits started in 2007 as Ballast Point Spirits – an off-shoot of Ballast Point Brewing – but became a separate company headed by
An innovative wine distribution channel where samples are delivered in miniature bottles for in-home tastings in China has been providing a new avenue for Australian wine sales in the country. Adelaide startup Trust in Taste has devised a channel whereby targeted messages
Metal giants Metallica and Arrogant Consortia, an imprint of craft brewery Stone Brewing, have collaborated to create a ‘genre-transcending’ craft beer. Called Enter Night, the 5.7% ABV pilsner was created as a unique expression which demonstrated the shared values that have “helped
After initially launching in early 2017, Heineken’s first non-alcoholic beer has expanded to more than 30 global markets and is now officially coming to the US. Though not as popular a trend as it is in Europe, the low-ABV and no-alcohol US
AB InBev has introduced an on-pack ingredients label to its Bud Light beer in the US alongside a new secondary packaging design. The company said it wants beer drinkers to have more information when it comes to choosing their brew, as it
British beer maker Gen!us has introduced a “light” craft lager as it looks to provide a smart option to those feeling guilty after an over-indulgent festive season. The 3% ABV Gen!us Craft Lager is brewed with pilsner malts and three hop varieties, containing
Sitting in a cafe in Saudi Arabia, Azri Zahier came to a realisation. All around him, people were guzzling fizzy drinks. These, he noticed, were not local beverages, or even ones made elsewhere in the Gulf. They were from Thailand. “It made
Budweiser will be brewed with renewable electricity in the UK, with AB InBev UK signing the UK’s largest ever unsubsidised solar power deal. The 15-year power purchase agreement between AB InBev UK and Lightsource BP, Europe’s largest solar energy company, will roll
Yoghurt-flavoured soju: Lotte Liquor looks to stand out from the pack with its first non-fruit variant. South Korean beverage firm Lotte Liquor has introduced a new yoghurt-flavoured soju to the Australian market, its first non-fruit variant overseas. Its first shipment to the country
The Brewers Association has updated its definition of a craft brewer: removing the ‘outdated’ traditional pillar. A key implication of the change is that a brewer will no longer have to have the majority of its volumes in beer in order to
With the number of US breweries breaking the 7,000 milestone in October this year, it’s been a big year for small beer. The Brewers Association, the trade association for small and independent US craft brewers, looks back on the 2018 highlights for
Founded in 2014, M.D.-based Wild Kombucha remains one of the few kombucha brewers in the Baltimore area, and it hasn’t been letting its early jump on the market go to waste. The brand, started by step-brothers Adam Bufano and Sergio Malarin and
Premium gin brand Pinkster has raised £1.1m ($1.4m) in private finance: helping the UK company capitalize on the pink gin boom. Since its launch in June 2013, the Cambridge-based raspberry gin company has considered itself at the forefront of the burgeoning pink
For many years, the editors of Beverage Industry have honored beverage manufacturers who find unique ways to tell the story of their brand through innovative designs and packaging that stand out. This year is no exception, as the editors examined this year’s
The APAC region is seeing growth in health and wellness awareness, influencing spirits purchasing behavior. About 52% of consumers are now looking for options that ‘align with their health and wellbeing.’ The APAC spirits sector is projected to have a CAGR of
Molson Coors says its well placed to take a ‘meaningful share’ of the cannabis beverage market in Canada when it opens up in the fall of 2019, eyeing the size of a substantial prize. In August, it announced a joint venture between
The UK and New Zealand arms of the global cereal giant have teamed up with artisanal breweries to create two limited edition beers from its breakfast cereals to reduce food waste. Kellogg’s UK has teamed up with Seven Bro7hers Brewery to create
Province Brands of Canada and Ontario brewery Lost Craft Beer are partnering to create beer brewed from cannabis instead of barley. The agreement will allow Lost Craft Beer to license Province Brands’ patent-pending technologies (to mash and ferment cannabis for the brewing
Carlsberg is introducing its new ‘Snap Pack’: which replaces plastic wrapping on six packs by instead gluing the cans together. Championing it as a ‘world first’ for the beer industry, Carlsberg says it will reduce the amount of plastic used in multi-packs
Carton & United Breweries, AB InBev’s Australian subsidiary, has launched its first non-alcoholic beer in its 180 year history. Carlton Zero has been designed to appeal to beer loves ‘that want the option of a non-alcoholic beer that actually tastes like beer’.
Siemens and GEA are collaborating on a Module Type Package (MTP) digitalization project where processes can be changed with little effort, modules can be added or removed, and production quantities can be adapted. With MTP, manufacturers can respond to market demands at
