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The Hidden Complexity of Calculating Beverage Production Costs

2026-07-22 16:57:31
The Hidden Complexity of Calculating Beverage Production Costs

Ask anyone outside the beverage industry how much it costs to produce a bottle or can of a drink, and you’ll usually get a shrug — surely it’s just the price of the ingredients plus a bit of packaging?

Mocktails ZERO in a Can: Why Madison Group Is Europe's Go-To Manufacturer

2026-06-16 11:09:48
Mocktails ZERO  in a Can: Why Madison Group Is Europe's Go-To Manufacturer

The non-alcoholic drinks market is one of the fastest-growing segments in European beverages right now. Consumers are not cutting back on socialising — they are cutting back on alcohol. And they expect the drinks they reach for to taste just as sophisticated, complex, and satisfying as the real thing.

How to Start Your Drink Recipe Development — A Step-by-Step Guide with Madison Group

2026-06-16 10:51:34
How to Start Your Drink Recipe Development — A Step-by-Step Guide with Madison Group

You have an idea for a drink. Maybe it is a flavour combination you have been thinking about for months, a functional beverage targeting a specific market, or a private label range for your retail brand. The concept is clear in your head — but you have no idea how to turn it into a real, commercially produced product.

How to Store Canned Beverages Properly — A Guide for Private Label Brand Owners

2026-06-16 10:40:48
How to Store Canned Beverages Properly — A Guide for Private Label Brand Owners

If you have just received your first production run of canned drinks, congratulations — but the work does not stop at the factory gate. How you store your product between production and the end customer directly affects shelf life, quality, and whether your brand's reputation holds up under pressure.