Global energy drink volumes increased by 2% in 2008 to 3.9 billion litres, almost double the 2.0 billion litres sold in 2003, with Australia a global leader – according to the latest report from...

PepsiCo has beaten Wall Street’s profit expectations for the third quarter despite revenue falling short of forecasts. The food and beverage giant was, like many American-based global manufacturers,...

The sweet spot in the beverage market, long dominated by a handful of major brand lines, has shifted to niche products that target a diverse set of consumer needs, occasions, and benefits.So what consumer...

Five energy drinks have been removed from New South Wales shelves following investigations highlighting caffeine levels more than 30 per cent above the legal limit. In all, of the 70 drinks tested, only...

It’s stevia’s year. All-natural and calorie-free, stevia is poised to become the “holy grail” of sweeteners, according to the latest report from market researchers Mintel. Since...

A Senate inquiry report released yesterday has advised that the Container Deposit Legislation not proceed at this stage, a conclusion that was welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). The...

Once touted as a unique combination of high growth markets, the “BRIC” nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China have enjoyed varying fortunes during the great economic downturn of 2009. Many...

An Australian juice, made with the assistance of the CSIRO, has claimed two awards at the prestigious Beverage Innovation Awards in Germany overnight. Preshafood Ltd, formerly Donny Boy Fresh Food Company,...

A natural sweetener made from the stevia plant could have a major impact in the food and beverage market. The plant-based sugar substitute is increasingly being used by food and beverage companies –...

The New South Wales Government is planning on removing two energy drinks with very high caffeine levels from sale. Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald said the two products reportedly have up to...