Daniel Moretti
Drinks & Brands Writer
Daniel Moretti is a Drinks & Brands Writer at Flavor and Wellness, where he covers the ever-evolving landscape of beverages and consumer brands. Prior to joining Flavor and Wellness, Daniel contributed to "The Modern Palate" magazine, where he developed a reputation for spotting emerging trends before they hit the mainstream. His investigative piece on the rise of functional beverages earned him a nomination for the prestigious "Golden Sip" award. When he's not dissecting the latest beverage innovations, Daniel can be found experimenting with new cocktail recipes or exploring local craft breweries.
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What is the clean label movement and why does it matter?
In 2017, clean label milk and dairy alternatives captured a staggering 90% of sales within their category, fundamentally reshaping consumer expectations for everyday products.
May 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Mission Craft Cocktails Launches Tamarind Margarita for RTD Market
Mission Craft Cocktails, a company that has already funded 1,259,222 meals, just launched a new Tamarind Margarita, blending sweet, spicy, and tangy notes with a commitment to feed 2 million by year-e
May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Ready-to-drink cocktails challenge mixology and craft in 2026
In 2023, a single major grocery chain reported selling more ready-to-drink Old Fashioneds than all the craft cocktail bars in its city combined, signaling a profound shift in how consumers access soph
May 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Top 5 Unique Cocktail Bars You Must Visit
At 'The Alchemist's Den' in London, a single cocktail might involve a tableside smoke infusion, a custom-designed ceramic vessel, and an ingredient foraged from the Amazon rainforest, costing upwards
May 14, 2026 · 6 min read
B Corp Certification: Standards, Benefits, and Financial Impact
Companies pay up to $45,000 and answer over 200 questions to become B Corp certified, yet in the short term, this commitment can actually hurt their financial performance.
May 14, 2026 · 9 min read
America's Cocktail Preferences Shift Amid Viral Trends
In the week following Starbucks' launch of its new Tie-Dye Frappuccino, searches for 'tie-dye cocktail recipes' on Pinterest surged by 300%.
May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Walmart's Ninja SLUSHI Machine Sees Sales Surge Amid High Interest
Over 2,000 units of the Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine were purchased in the past week, according to Amazon .
May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Ritual Zero Proof Launches Non-Alcoholic RTD Cocktails
The non-alcoholic beverage category in the United States has exploded, growing its retail sales value by a staggering 31% CAGR over the past five years, according to Diageo .
May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Ritual Zero Proof Launches Ready-to-Drink Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Just weeks after Diageo paid $23 million to fully acquire Ritual Zero Proof, the non-alcoholic spirit brand, already number one in the US, is launching three new ready-to-drink canned cocktails.
May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 3 Best Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails for Summer
Blind Tiger's Southside Mojito tastes so much like real mint, with a lime that is sharp without being sour, you might forget it's alcohol-free, according to Washingtonpost .
May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Finding True Sustainable Sourcing Certifications for Food
In Australian supermarkets, products in the meat and confectionery categories carrying 'environmental claims' actually had significantly higher emissions than those without any such claims, according
May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Decoding Ethical Sourcing & Eco-Packaging for Food Brands
To earn a B Corp certification, a business must answer 300 questions spanning labor, environment, ethics, governance, and social initiatives.
May 11, 2026 · 4 min read
2026 cocktail trends blend global flavors with regional twists
Thomas Pélissier of Le Clocher Penché in Québec recently won the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Québec Exceptional Cocktails Award, marking a new era for regional mixology.
May 11, 2026 · 3 min read
How Do Carbonation Principles Create Bubbly Cocktails?
At Lullaby, a New York City bar, perfecting a draft cocktail with the fizziness of a freshly opened soda can took nearly two years of trial and error, including battles with overflowing kegs.
May 10, 2026 · 3 min read
The Hidden Dangers of Intentional Cocktail Ingredients
Bartenders and consumers have reported becoming seriously ill from small quantities of tobacco-infused cocktails, a method that delivers far more nicotine than smoking, according to kevinkos .
May 10, 2026 · 3 min read
EU Lawmakers Reach Provisional Deal on AI Regulations
After nearly 36 hours of intense negotiations, EU lawmakers reached a provisional agreement on the landmark AI Act, set to take effect in 2026.
May 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Transparency in Food & Beverage Sourcing & Labeling
Despite being, on average, 87 percent more expensive, classic RWA (Raised Without Antibiotics) chicken products saw their market share nearly triple from 4% to 11% between 2012 and 2017, according to
May 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Diageo Launches 100ml Canned Cocktails in US Market
Facing a 15.4% drop in US spirits sales, Diageo has launched a new range of 100ml canned cocktails, including a 37.5% ABV Bulleit Old Fashioned, priced at US$4.99 per single can. This aggressive move
May 8, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are Ethical Sourcing Principles in Food & Beverage?
73% of global consumers say they would definitely or probably change their consumption habits to reduce their environmental impact, according to Meegle .
May 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Consumers Rethink Spending as Cocktail Prices Climb Higher
In New York City, signature cocktails now command upwards of $25, a price unthinkable just years ago.
May 8, 2026 · 3 min read