Gen Z

Arctic Coffee adds Arctic Frappe to further its market lead

Variants are positioned as two indulgent and trend-driven chilled coffee drinks.

Drinks, New products

Prioritising happiness and adventure

Gen Z individuals are embracing the “joy of missing out” we’re told. Meanwhile, Millennials, are committing to one small adventure each month, like exploring a new town/city.

Forecast for the 0.0 category in 2025 appears promising

Heineken 0.0 research in collaboration with University of Oxford Professor Charles Spence reveals the acceptance of low and non-alcoholic beverages continues to rise, although social pressures persist.

20% of Gen Z don’t drink alcohol, new national research reveals

Greene King study suggests seven in ten 18 – 24-year-olds would now consider a sober lifestyle .

Satisfy requests for customisation with Hydrosol’s functional systems

Health-oriented solutions improve the texture and bite of hybrid meat products.

May your days be merry and bright

How the world eats and drinks is important at this time of year – Kantar’s analysis provides a deep understanding of our eating and drinking habits to unlock growth.

Rum is a favoured tipple for Gen Zers

One in seven (14%) rum-mad Gen Zers drink the spirit every single day.

Funkin responds to Gen-Z’s demand for nostalgic flavours with the Blue Raspberry Martini

Combination of vodka with the sweet burst of blue raspberry is tailored to Gen Z.

Drinks, New products

VK launches zero sugar VK & SODA

New beverage has zero sugar and 56 calories, while delivering popular flavours from the on trade.

Sustainability benchmark report shows 1 in 4 consumers switching to more sustainable companies

New ESG benchmark report based on the feedback of 16,000 consumers rates 102 Food and Grocery brands. Who is No.1?

Are Gen Z’s nutritional habits worsening?

Noel Bollmann, co-founder of nutritionally complete food, yfood, comments on how maintaining a nutritionally complete diet is now easier than ever before.

Zero tolerance

Gen Z is looking for advice on what it eats. Shouldn’t food makers be the primary source of information?

Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Events

Mon

31

Mar

CanTech The Grand Tour

CanTech The Grand Tour is the conference and tabletop exhibition for metal packaging manufacturers from across the globe.

Mon

7

Apr

Foodex Manufacturing Solutions 2025

Foodex Manufacturing Solutions is a trade event in the UK that serves the food and drink processing, packaging, and logistics industries. It showcases trends such as improving traceability, productivity, and new ingredients.

Fri

2

May

Women in Tea & Coffee

Inaugural event offering women a chance to learn more about opportunities in both the coffee and tea industries from women in key positions with major coffee and tea brands.

Sat

3

May

IFFA 2025

IFFA –the world’s leading trade fair covering the entire market for processing, packaging and selling of meat and alternative proteins.

Tue

6

May

MacFrut 2025

Macfrut is a leading trade fair for professionals operating in the national and international fruit and vegetables sector covering nine sectors including production & trade, machinery & plants, and packaging.

Sun

18

May

iba 2025

iba is the most important industry meeting place for bakery, confectionery as well as snack companies and will take place from 18 to 22 May 2025 at the exhibition grounds in Düsseldorf.

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