Health awareness is at an all-time high, and consumers seeking better alternatives to carbonated soft drinks continue to seek out new choices. Functional beverages remain the fastest-growing sector in the functional food and beverage industry, expected to double in size from 2020-2030. Here are some of the breakthroughs driving a […]
The Beers and Breweries of Dutch and Belgian Limburg
This year, the beer festival 24uurs van Maastricht has added a third day of festivities. For the first time, the festival will devote an entire day to the regional beers of Limburg. What makes this area so special, and what does it offer for beer lovers? The beers of Limburg […]
A (Brief) Guide to Beer Styles
Beer is one of the most ancient and most important foods in human history. Deceptively simple, there are hundreds of beer styles, and each one has unique characteristics. For people new to beer, the sheer variety may be overwhelming. Here is a brief overview of different types of beer. The […]
The Secrets of Dr Pepper
Food and beverage sciences are critically important and rapidly growing segments of the world economy. Here’s a look at one innovator in that field, and one quirky innovation that rose to prominence, and remains unique to this day. The History of Dr Pepper Dr. Charles Alderton was a pharmacist in […]
From the People, to the People: Toro de Osborne
Can an ad campaign become too successful? Every brand wants to become iconic, and few have fulfilled that goal like Spain’s legendary Osborne distillery. Let’s learn more about the Toro de Osborne. The Bull as a Symbol of Spain Since pagan times, the bull has been an incredibly important animal […]
Cerveza Victoria – The Signature Beer of Málaga:
Cerveza Victoria is more than a beer, and more than a brewery. Over nearly a century of history, it has become an iconic part of local culture, symbolizing what the Malagueños, also known as boquerones, love about their city and the Costa del Sol. History of Cerveza Victoria This legendary […]
What We Learned from The Cola Wars
Contrary to popular belief, the Cola Wars are far from over. Today’s soft drinks market is more competitive than it’s ever been, as demand slows for traditional high-sugar carbonated drinks. More importantly, the Cola Wars are a fantastic lesson in marketing, flavors, and the forces that drive consumers. Origins of […]
Female Innovators: Women in Cocktails
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “Choose to Challenge”, so we are challenging some assumptions and taking a fresh look at the little-known history of women in spirits and beverages. Join us in raising a toast to celebrate these female innovators. “A Bar is No Place for […]
