Plastic and sustainability – can the two be reconciled?
Plastic is an important raw material in the beverages industry. It seems the industry simply can’t do without it –...
Major changes in the hops market – bittering hops vs. aroma hops
In previous years, aroma hops have been a real money spinner for many producers. With increasing demand for bittering hops...
2018 promises to be a good year for grape harvests
Global wine production in 2018 is improving the wine supply situation considerably. Average to good harvests in the major wine-producing...
Matcha, the new healthy pick-me-up: powder with potential
Matcha is a green tea powder that was originally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. However, this emerald powder has gradually...
Artificial intelligence on the rise: Automation advancing fast
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly finding its way into every corner of our professional and private lives. In most cases,...
Nonalcoholic beer pulls into the fast lane with no shame
The latest figures from beverage industry associations and the German Statistical Office indicate a decline in beverage consumption among the...
Virtual reality and augmented reality: digitalization making inroads into the beverage industry
The rapid development of technological achievements has brought such new technologies as virtual and augmented reality out of the experimental...
Natural wine: nature as a trend
The misconception that writer and philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau uttered the “back to nature” call is just as untrue as the...
“Lactose-free” market demands progress from the dairy industry
Allergies and intolerances to individual components of food products are currently on the rise. One of the most widespread food...