Red Bull to pay more than US$13 million to settle false advertising lawsuit Global energy drink company Red Bull GmbH has agreed to pay more than US$13 million to settle a class action lawsuit in the US...

Coffee giant Starbucks will reattempt to capture unreceptive market, IBISWorld Australia’s increasing preference for independent coffee shops and high-quality, niche brews is reflected in the fragmented...

First 7-Eleven in WA to open in October Convenience store business 7-Eleven will open its first store in Western Australia on 30 October 2014. The new store will be at 100 High Street in Fremantle and...

Genome research means zero-caffeine coffee bean could soon grow in Queensland It will soon be possible to grow premium-quality caffeine-free coffee, tea and cocoa, thanks to research from the University...

Food and Health ministers agree on policy guidelines for caffeine regulation Australia’s health and food regulation ministers have endorsed the revised Policy Guideline on the Regulatory Management of...

Beverage giant Coca-Cola South Pacific has announced the launch of Barista Bros, a premium flavoured milk brand that marks the Company’s first entry into the flavoured milk category in Australia. Coca-Cola...

The new Mother Revive 'morning occasion' energy drink Energy beverage manufacturer Mother Energy Drink has added a new variety to its portfolio, designed to be used as a ‘morning occasion beverage’. The...

Increasing coffee consumption may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes Increasing coffee consumption by an average one-and-a-half cups per day (approximately 360mL) over a four-year period is...

A new petition calls for a ban on energy drinks being sold to children in Australia The Australian Parliament has received a petition calling for a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children under 18...

Australians are drinking less coffee overall, but more at cafes In the last decade, coffee consumption by Australian adults has declined slowly but steadily, from 10.5 cups to 9.2 cups per week, but cafe...