Spirit business International Beverage launches community charity initiative for third year

Gillian Urquhart, director of the Moira Anderson Foundation, 2023's Zone 1 winner, Malcolm Leask, former managing director at International Beverage, and Eileen Rae (centre), the company's business support manager(Image: Maverick Photo Agency)...

Student restaurant workers share highs and lows of employment in Oakland’s food industry

Students working in Oakland restaurants struggle with making livable wages and finding a proper balance between school, work and social activities, according to some. Nationwide, about 27% of foodservice employees are enrolled in school....

New beverage launches: Fall favorites and winter warmers

Classic fall flavors evoke warmth, comfort, and nostalgia, making them perennial favorites in beverages. Pumpkin spice reigns supreme, blending cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into everything from lattes to muffins. Apple – especially when...

Retail centre celebrates thriving food and beverage scene with four new deals

Four independent food and beverage (F&B) operators have signed up for a total of 13,600 sq ft of space at Liverpool One, the central shopping centre owned by property giant Landsec. Brewski, Jerk Junction and Iced are new to Liverpool, while local...

Beverage Wholesalers Near Me—Why Does Mitra9 Stand Out As The Best?

Finding reliable beverage wholesalers near me can feel overwhelming with so many options available online, but Mitra9 has established itself as a standout choice. Offering a wide selection of beverages that cater to diverse tastes and preferences,...

B.C. food industry workers are heroes—but will it be for more than one day?

"I don't think most people in the food industry know how big the food industry is," quips James Donaldson, CEO of BC Food & Beverage. In B.C., Donaldson says, it's a $10-billion business—and that's just food and beverage manufacturing. "If you...

Tight wallets, shifting tastes – Nigeria’s changing beverage market

The beverage market in Nigeria is undergoing significant changes as economic challenges and evolving lifestyles reshape consumer behaviour. Tighter household budgets are making consumers more cautious and selective in their drink choices. Rather...

Trade group sues over West Virginia’s MAHA food dye and preservative ban

By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — A national food industry trade group is suing West Virginia over a law banning certain food colorings and preservatives, arguing the measure violates both the state and federal constitutions and...

Regional NSW offers “ideal combination” of advantages for plant-based food and beverage manufacturing, says state government 

The NSW government is courting plant-based protein companies, encouraging them to consider establishing regional factories in the state via a new prospectus at the AltProteins 25 conference. According to a statement from regional NSW minister Tara...

October 2025 Food & Beverage Reporter Magazine

As we look ahead to 2026, innovation remains the heartbeat of South Africa’s food and beverage industry — not just in product development, but across the entire value chain. From digital transformation to sustainability breakthroughs, this sector...

Target tests THC-infused beverage sales

Target has begun offering a selection of hemp-derived THC beverages in a small number of Minnesota stores, a spokesperson for the retailer confirmed on Monday. The move marks one of the first entries into the THC-infused product category by a...

Andrews Innovates with Big Joe Forklifts to Streamline Beverage Delivery

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 13, 2025-- Big Joe Forklifts, a leader in material handling solutions, collaborated with mega-distributor Andrews Distributing to develop a new pallet jack, built to radically reduce delivery times for direct store...

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Monster Beverage Corp?

Monster Beverage Corp's (NYSE:MNST) short interest as a percent of float has risen 8.93% since its last report. According to exchange reported data, there are now 21.08 million shares sold short, which is 3.05% of all regular shares that are...

Chinese food and beverage firms flock to Singapore

SINGAPORE – A record number of Chinese restaurants and cafes have flooded Singapore over the past year, using the island as a test bed for global expansion as they escape pallid consumer demand, extreme price competition and super-squeezed profit...

Top 3 new food & beverage trends for 2026

The food and beverage landscape is shifting fast, with consumer trends driving change across all sectors. In the past 12 months alone, we’ve seen high protein, high fibre, clean label, gut health, food as medicine, and functionality, all boosting...

GLP-1 food boom: Market growth, big brands, and key challenges

What’s driving growth in the GLP-1 food and beverage market? Summary GLP-1 market now worth $53bn with 17.46% annual growth rate UBS predicts 40 million global GLP-1 users by 2029 Major brands launching GLP-1 friendly meals, snacks and desserts...

Hungarian-Kyrgyz Food Industry Forum to be held in Bishkek

12:36, 11 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 12:36, 11 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA The Hungarian-Kyrgyz Food Industry Forum will be held in Bishkek. The Chamber of Commerce...

Coca-Cola launches initiative to combat emerging threat to beloved beverage: 'Critical issue'

"We have a unique perspective." by Samantha HindmanOctober 13, 2025 Orange juice lovers concerned about the fruit's decline might have a reason to breathe a sigh of relief. Coca-Cola, the world's largest juice producer through its Minute Maid...

Panera Bread tests 4 premium drinks

Dive Brief: Panera Bread is testing four new beverages in two new categories — Frescas and Energy Refreshers — at about 65 locations beginning on Wednesday, the company said in an emailed press release. The pilot will run through Jan. 6. Both...

Bowral’s grand homestead Ardour Milton Park receives culinary overhaul

Luxury retreat hotel group Salter Brothers Hospitality is transforming Ardour Milton Park venues Horderns restaurant and The Polo Bar in a bid to “usher in a new era for regional hospitality”. The multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the iconic...