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  • National Restaurant Association: Beverages are potential growth drivers
  • Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Add-Ons to Restaurant Growth Drivers
  • Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Add-Ons to Restaurant Growth Drivers

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nrn.com /2 weeks ago

National Restaurant Association: Beverages are potential growth drivers

The Association’s 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report reveals that consumers are seeking drink-centric experiences and restaurants are working to meet the demand.

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restaurantnews.com /2 weeks ago

Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Add-Ons to Restaurant Growth Drivers

New 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report finds consumers are seeking more choice, discovery, and beverage-focused experiences The post Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Ad...

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restaurantnewsrelease.com /2 weeks ago

Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Add-Ons to Restaurant Growth Drivers

Operators are leveraging modern beverage trends to offer customizable drinks and standalone afternoon refreshers. The post Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Add-Ons to Resta...

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wineindustryadvisor.com /2 weeks ago

US Restaurant Beverage Trends: Drinks drive footfall and growth as Gen Z and millennials seek new flavours

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fnbnews.com /1 month ago

New priorities driving Indian beverage market

There are significant changes taking place in the beverage industry in India Drinks are not selected solely for taste refreshment or tradition anymore An increasing number of consu...

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pizzamarketplace.com /2 weeks ago

National Restaurant Association: Beverages give brands daypart, sales boost

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fooddive.com /1 month ago

Should grocers try reclassifying their beverage aisles?

Shoppers’ desire for drinks that match specific needs is reshaping the category, FMI found.

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fnbnews.com /3 weeks ago

Indian beverage industry enters new growth phase

Indian beverage industry is entering a new phase driven by growing consumer interest in health functionality clean ingredients and lower sugar alternatives according to Harshvardha...

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fooddive.com /1 month ago

How 6 big beverage brands are embracing functional ingredients

Established brands are looking to stand out in a crowded sector by identifying white spaces and introducing new-to-category innovations.

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fooddive.com /1 month ago

The beverages that scored in the World Cup

Premixed cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages are seeing double-digit percentage sales increases, while domestic beer is facing only a moderate boost.

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beerandbrewing.com /2 weeks ago

From “Swicy” to “Newstalgia,” Here Are Some Flavor Trends to Consider for Your Next Beer

The next popular tastes can be difficult to predict, but there are ideas out there aplenty—and, in choosing, it helps to understand the longer arc of craft beer and our wider cultu...

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barmagazine.co.uk /3 weeks ago

The Next Round

Consumers are redefining what makes a great cocktail. Premium quality, lower ABV serves, bold flavour profiles and memorable experiences are shaping today’s drinking culture, as op...

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nrn.com /6 days ago

Spritzes continue to drive bar sales during the summer

Lower ABV cocktails and earlier happy hours were top drinking trends over the last couple of months, according to data from Square.

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seekingalpha.com /1 week ago

Gen Z and Millennials have restaurant operators ramping up beverage innovation

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insights.ehotelier.com /3 weeks ago

Your Non-Alcoholic Menu Is a Revenue Line, Not an Afterthought

Guest habits are shifting, and your beverage program needs to shift with them. Non-alcoholic drinks now make up a meaningful and growing share of what people order at bars and rest...

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vmsd.com /1 month ago

Beverage-Chain Updates: Gong Cha, 7 Brewing

Bubble tea brand sets big push in Texas; drive-thru coffee chain expands to SoCal.

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nrn.com /1 month ago

KFC’s Kwench beverage lineup debuts in Canada

The specialty drinks span four categories: Krunch Shakes, Sparkling Lemonades, Boba Refreshers, and Iced Lattes.

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inc.com /1 week ago

Beverage Brands Think They’ve Found Fall’s Next Big Flavor. It’s Not Pumpkin Spice

After a year dominated by Shirley Temple sodas and lemonade launches, brands are shifting their attention to apple.

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fnbnews.com /1 month ago

Swiggy s Summer Trends 2026 reveals consumers food ordering habits

As temperatures soared this summer refreshing flavours and beverages ruled the carts according to Swiggy s Summer Trends 2026 Analysing the consumers food ordering behaviour betwee...

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youthkiawaaz.com /1 month ago

Beverage Botanical Extracts Market Industry Growth.

The Beverage Botanical Extracts Market Industry Growth is gaining strong momentum as consumers increasingly prefer beverages made with natural, plant-based, and functional ingredie...

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inc.com /1 month ago

In a Shrinking Market, Brewers Are Finding Growth in an Unexpected Place

As traditional drinking rates plummet, beverage giants like Corona and Sierra Nevada are betting on an unexpected trend.

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fnbnews.com /1 month ago

Fine Food Australia to give insights into emerging trends in foodservice industry

From vibrant green lattes to hot pink soft serve Melbourne s hospitality scene continues to cement its reputation as Australia s trend capital with three standout ingredients resha...

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hospitalitynet.org /1 month ago

Beyond Beverage Cost: A More Effective Framework for Managing Beverage Performance

This opinion argues that beverage cost percentage is a control indicator, not a value metric, and proposes a five-dimension framework covering cost, contribution, mix, velocity and...

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franchisetimes.com /1 month ago

Restaurants Are Losing Out on Beverage Profits, Coca-Cola Exec Says

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barmagazine.co.uk

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beerandbrewing.com

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