‘On behalf of the Australian Beverages Council, representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry, we wish to express our deepest sympathies with those who have been affected by the continuing bushfire disaster across many parts of Australia,’ said Mr Geoff Parker, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Beverages Council.

While the term ‘functional beverages’ may not sound particularly innovative, the products in this category, namely sports drinks, energy drinks and health beverages, are anything but ordinary. On the contrary, functional beverages are showing significant growth with key economic indicators suggesting a category in great shape and full of energy. According to IBISWorld, annual revenue […]

Growing for the future: Challenges in juice persist, but a rosier horizon possible In 2017-18, the Australian fruit juice industry continued to suffer from a shortage of Valencia oranges while competition and changing consumer preferences led to challenging operating conditions across the industry. While shouldering some stresses through 2018, the juice industry anticipates a slightly […]

Exclusive. War on soft drink is soft on the truth As governments across the world grapple with the problem of expanding waistlines, a tax on drinks containing sugar continues to be thrust into the public discourse and promoted as a key strategy to tackle the complex and costly problem of obesity. What pro-tax advocates omit […]