Functional Hydration & Energy Drinks: A Baton Rouge ER doctor launched “Night Shift Energy,” aiming to replace sugary energy drinks with a more purposeful formula; new flavors are set for June. Home Entertaining & Beverage UX: Design coverage says dedicated bar areas are becoming a 2026 must-have so hosts can pour, refill ice, and stay in the conversation. Food & Beverage Consumer Health: A new report highlights Americans’ fiber shortfall and how “fiber-maxxing” is pushing whole-food fiber into mainstream menus and products. Packaging & Sustainability: Tetra Pak says geopolitical risk, oil costs, and faster-changing consumer expectations are reshaping formats, flavors, and the push toward ambient shelf-stable packaging. Industry Consolidation & Sweeteners: Ingredion’s planned Tate & Lyle deal signals a bigger ingredient-company race around sugar reduction and higher-value solutions. Wine Trade: Vinexpo Asia 2026 in Hong Kong drew 14,273 trade professionals, reinforcing Asia-Pacific as a long-term growth engine for wine and spirits. Regulation/Alcohol Licensing: A craft cocktail spot in Allentown paused operations while awaiting liquor license renewal. Functional Beverage Legal: A Texas judge let former Nutrabolt executives keep jobs at Recess, barring use of confidential info.