Editor's Choice
Drinks at the National Restaurant Association Show - Key Takeaways
29 May 26Euromonitor International attended the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago this May. One of the big headlines was the sheer number of vendors looking to bring their AI-based restaurant solutions to kitchens. From menu automation to delivery planning, and even voice-operated vending solutions, AI was everywhere.
Ryan Tuttle
Top Five Trends Shaping the Hot Drinks Industry in 2026
5 May 26The hot drinks industry is facing challenging times in 2026. Climate pressures and higher energy and logistics costs due to geopolitical conflicts are driving up prices again and brands need to target consumers more effectively to generate value growth
Tristan Höver
Mapping Value in Juice: Unlocking the Next Growth Wave Through Consumer Need States in Australasia
5 Feb 26Australasia’s juice market remains structurally challenged, with growth constrained by intensifying competition from higher-momentum better-for-you beverages and ongoing cost-of-living pressures that have curtailed discretionary spending.
Icey Huang
Next-gen Functional Food and Drinks: Compelling, Craveable, Convenient
16 Dec 25After a proliferation of claims, functional food and drinks are entering a new phase where success means delivering clear, credible benefits - gut health, sustained energy, emotional balance - in formats suited to modern lifestyles. Those blending scientific credibility with indulgence and convenience, especially via snackable and portable options, will make functionality enjoyable and accessible.
Karine Dussimon
Gen Z Redefines Coffee and Tea Culture
9 Oct 25In a world marked by economic uncertainty, climate change, and shifting consumer values, Gen Z is emerging as a transformative force in the coffee and tea industry. Born between 1995 and 2009, this generation is digitally native, wellness-orientated, experimental and driven by personalisation and experience.
Nathanael Lim
How New Product Pricing Impacts Staying Power
7 Oct 25Price positioning can make or break new product survival. Euromonitor’s Innovation solution shows stark differences across categories: premium juice launches underperform, with shorter shelf lives, while premium energy drinks thrive, supported by functional benefits, lifestyle branding and longer stability. Understanding where premiumisation drives staying power helps companies reduce failure and maximise innovation impact.
Jared Conway