Looming Texas hemp ban bill worries beverage brands

Texas is lining up a major revamp of hemp laws through Senate Bill 3: which would tighten the rules around consumable hemp products by restricting the cannabinoids that can be sold in the state. It has already been through the House and Senate and...

Mainland Chinese Food and Beverage Companies’ Entry Into Regional Markets: A Different Taste

Newcomer food and beverage brands from China are surging in some Southeast Asian markets like Indonesia. What is their attraction? In the past decade, China’s food and beverage (F&B) firms have started large-scale investments outside China, driven...

SKILLED TO WORK: How to get certified and start in the food industry

TO-GO BOX: Local businesses hop on "bucket" beverage trend, Hangry's hit by fire, Father's Day eats

click to enlarge Courtesy photos Why order a cup when you could get a bucket? Do you ever have a morning when your iced coffee is gone too fast? Or, maybe you're one of those conspiracists who questions the liquid-to-ice ratio. Well, now you can...

Six Brands Advance in New Beverage Showdown 29

Six beverage startups emerged from a field of 12 contestants to secure a spot in tomorrow’s final round of New Beverage Showdown 29 at BevNET Live Summer 2025, presented by Coca-Cola’s North America Revenue Streams unit. The group competing in...

‘May be dead shortly’: Tim Walz appointee wanted in Minnesota lawmakers’ shooting kept manifesto

After Vance Boelter allegedly carried out one of the most shocking acts of political violence in Minnesota history, he texted his lifelong friends and roommates in Minneapolis. “I love you guys, I made some choices,” Boelter wrote. “I’m going to...

Coca-Cola relaunches “Share a Coke” campaign to deepen connection with consumers

Accra, June 13, GNA – Leading beverage company, Coca-Cola, has relaunched its “Share a Coke” campaign, aiming to create friendship and lasting memories with consumers. The brand first launched the campaign in 2011, introducing a type of bottle...

Gerald Giam draws attention to a petition calling for free-flow tap water at dine-in eateries

SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party (WP) Member of Parliament (MP) Gerald Giam (Aljunied Group Representation Constituency [GRC]) pointed out in a Facebook post on Thursday (Jun 12) that there are food and beverage establishments in Singapore where water...

Police and firefighters swarm Glasgow train station in late night emergency

Emergency services swarmed a train station in Glasgow's southside following a late-night emergency. Police and firefighters rushed to Pollokshaws West station, on Pollokshaws Road, at around 11.30pm on Saturday, June 14. Footage shared with...

Regional profile: Six of Hampshire's finest sparkling wines to try

Centred around the cathedral city of Winchester, ancient capital of England, with the Isle of Wight off the coast to the south, Hampshire is known for the rolling chalk hills of the South Downs, the mystic woodlands of the New Forest and three...

Historic Fine Dining + New Ice Cream Shop + 1st Black-Owned Brewery + Airline Leaves BWI: MD Business News

MARYLAND — Summer's here and with it comes the urge for ice cream to help beat the heat or maybe a cool sip of a refreshing craft brewed beverage for those old enough to enjoy. So swing by Always Ice Cream Company, which is opening a shop in...

Niagara College celebrates over 5,000 graduates at spring convocation

After six days and twelve ceremonies, Niagara College concluded its Spring Convocation by celebrating thousands of new graduates across diverse fields NEWS RELEASE NIAGARA COLLEGE ************************** More than 5,000 new graduates from...

Muir must listen and learn to find workable NAP solution - McIlveen

DUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA has welcomed the support of the majority of MLAs for a DUP motion calling for the DAERA Minister to call an end to the current Nutrients Action Programme consultation, and work...

Children and adults are victims of the junk food industry, 2

GOOD FOOD experts advise us to quit and avoid meat, as well as anything with saturated and trans fats and snacks heavy on salt, sugar, preservatives and chemical additives used for taste. Examples of these are all kinds of processed meats, like...

After Health Scare, Levin Launches Beverage Biz

Eric Levin was born with polycystic kidney disease, inherited from his late mother, which is a disease that decreases kidney function to the point of requiring dialysis or transplant. In 2015, Levin’s kidney function was down to eight percent, and...

Food industry fights to cope with geopolitical volatility

All is not well in the world of food and beverage. Geopolitical tensions have made commodity prices unstable. Disruptive tariff barriers from the United States have created uncertainty for businesses globally. Concerns around cyber attacks have...

Manufacturers, Distributors Explore Opportunities At 2025 Food & Beverage West Africa Exhibition  

2 Manufacturers and distributors have continued to explore further business opportunities at the ongoing Food & Beverage West Africa Exhibition taking place at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. This is as they also praised...

TN to shift hemp rules to the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission in 2026

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission will oversee hemp-derived cannabinoid products starting Jan. 1, 2026. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, oversight of hemp-derived cannabinoid products will move to the Tennessee Alcoholic...

How Cloud Labeling Transforms Food & Beverage Compliance: FSMA, EU1169 & Beyond

This Q&A addresses key top-of-mind challenges that food and beverage companies face and provides insight into the significant gains that could be realized using the right cloud-based labeling solution. Labeling is complex; today’s food and...

ACE BEVERAGE GROUP: Ben Gallagher

Ben Gallagher Director of Sales Ace Beverage Group What trends are shaping summer 2025 for RTDs? Consumers are increasingly prioritizing Canadian-made and local brands, making homegrown options like Cottage Springs more important than ever to...