The NSW Government is warning of a crackdown on energy drink sales to children in the wake of cases of overconsumption. Five year 7 students from Sydney’s western suburbs reportedly suffered side...

Global bottled water consumption advanced 4.5 per cent to 218 billion litres in 2008, according to a new report from drinks consultancy Zenith International. Growth of relatively low per person consumption...

Amid the constant publicity about the potential danger of energy drink ingredients, Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) reveals that the latest energy drink launches aren’t getting any healthier....

Australia’s largest soft drink bottler, Coca-Cola Amatil, has delivered a record first half net profit after tax of $189.8 million as tougher trading conditions fail to quell Australian appetite...

The Coca-Cola Company has seen volume growth rise by a robust 4 per cent in the second quarter as beverage demand remained strong. The result was led by the key emerging markets of India and China, where...

Kirin Holdings has announced that it is discussing the prospect of a $51 billion merger with Suntory that would create the world’s fifth largest food and beverage firm and potentially shake-up the...

Food and beverage firms Kirin Holdings and Suntory are reportedly in talks regarding a potential multi-billion dollar merger, which could have ramifications on the beverage landscape in Australia. Nikkei...

The bottled water industry is expected to come under heightened scrutiny following the decision by the NSW Government to place a ban on all agencies and departments buying bottled water. And Federal Environment...

Consumer drinking in bars, pubs and restaurants has been subdued around the world this year, but some alcoholic beverages have managed to maintain growth rates with the assistance of a robust ‘at-home’...

Bottled water has been a victim of the recession in some of the world’s hardest hit developed economies and the outlook for the product is clearly not as bright as it was just one year ago. Black...