All Brewing & Distilling articles
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ReportScaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods: inside the industrial reality of food innovation
New food technologies are advancing rapidly but scaling them remains the industry’s defining challenge. The Scaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods report explores whow to turn promising science into industrial reality.
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NewsHeineken launches 0.0 Ultimate alcohol-free beer with zero calories and zero sugar
Heineken expands its alcohol-free portfolio with Heineken 0.0 Ultimate, a zero alcohol, zero calorie and zero sugar beer.
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NewsCounterfeit wine and prosecco worth £500k seized in NFCU alcohol fraud investigation
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit seizes 67,000 counterfeit bottles and arrests suspect in major operation targeting fraudulent wine imports.
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NewsUS resets dietary guidelines, backing more protein and fewer ultra-processed foods
New US dietary guidelines prioritise protein and whole foods while urging Americans to cut highly processed foods in major nutrition reset.
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OpinionFood fraud 2026 and beyond: new targets, tactics and risks
Drawing on his extensive insight and all the data he can lay his hands on, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the areas most at risk of exploitation in our food system, highlighting the questionable benevolence of AI as both friend and foe.
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NewsJim Beam shutting down bourbon production at Kentucky distillery for 2026
Bourbon giant pauses output at flagship site as tariffs, oversupply and falling alcohol demand pressure US whiskey industry.
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NewsDiageo to sell East African Breweries stake to Japan’s Asahi for $2.3bn
The landmark $2.3bn deal hands Asahi control of East Africa’s biggest brewer, while securing long-term Guinness and spirits licences.
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NewsHeineken research shows cultural shift powering global alcohol moderation movement
Heineken’s global study finds consumers confidently choosing low- and no-alcohol drinks, reflecting a powerful cultural shift toward moderation and responsible consumption.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Author's Note – What I Know Now
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable ...
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NewsDiageo invests £5m in Scotland peatland restoration project
Diageo pledges up to £5 million to restore degraded peatlands across Scotland, safeguarding whisky production, biodiversity and water resources.
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NewsUK brewery advances circular brewing with beers powered by wastewater-to-energy system
Hepworth and WASE roll out the UK’s first brewery wastewater-to-energy system and mark the milestone with the launch of renewable-powered Nexus beers.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 4 – The Sound of Silence
Some failures leave no alarms – just empty chairs, unanswered questions and a mission that never ends. In Part 4 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler shares the personal loss that transformed his mission, revealing how silence in food safety can carry the heaviest cost of all.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 3 – No Easy Way Out
Responsibility is rarely convenient, whether underwater or in food safety. In Part 3 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores the cost of compromise and confronting hard choices.
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NewsADM identifies resilience as the key theme shaping flavour and colour trends for 2026
ADM’s latest Flavour and Colour Trends report forecasts that 2026 will be defined by personal resilience. The company identifies three key trends – Authentic wellbeing, Give me more and Newstalgia dreamland – as consumers seek balance, creativity and comfort through the foods and beverages they choose.
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NewsPepsiCo unveils science-led protein portfolio featuring Propel, Muscle Milk and Starbucks innovations
PepsiCo has announced three protein-led innovations across its beverage portfolio, signalling a strategic shift from protein quantity to outcome-driven functionality. Launching in early 2026, Propel Clear Protein, reformulated Muscle Milk and Starbucks Coffee + Protein are each tailored to specific consumer occasions, combining scientific formulation with everyday convenience.
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NewsTrump tariffs could reshape US beer market, study warns
Tariffs on the US beer market could squeeze craft breweries, hike prices and hand multinationals a bigger share, researchers warn.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 2 – Voices Carry
Signals and missed opportunities push margins of error in submarines and in food safety. In Part 2 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores what it means to listen before it’s too late.
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NewsDimitra and NACCU partner to drive EUDR compliance for Kenya’s coffee farmers
Dimitra and NACCU have partnered to help over one million Kenyan coffee farmers comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Using Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform, farmers can digitally map their farms, assess deforestation risks, and generate compliance reports, while advancing carbon and ESG practices to access premium EU markets.
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NewsStarbucks Protein Lattes: new high-protein drinks hit US stores
Starbucks is entering the functional beverage space with Protein Lattes and Protein Cold Foam drinks in the US, providing up to 36 grams of protein per grande and a range of flavours from Vanilla to Banana Cream Matcha.