Non-alcoholic drinks industry’s progress demonstrates commitment to sugar reduction and more beverage choices.

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 […]

Glass container manufacturer O-I Glass has created Millie, a new glass packaging solution for drinks and snacks, after teaming up with the Australian Beverage Council, brand agency Voice and Monash University.

Following months of preparation and a rigorous tender process, the WA Government has today announced the successful appointment of a consortium of beverage industry leaders as the coordinator of the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) in Western Australia.

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 […]