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Pip Organic has expanded its market-first, school-compliant kids’ fizzy drinks range with the launch of Apple Cherry Fizz.

Keurig Dr Pepper has introduced more than 35 beverage varieties for 2026 across its carbonated soft drinks, teas, waters, energy and juice drink portfolios, alongside several returning and seasonal offerings.

Just Ice Tea has raised $9 million in Series B financing to accelerate national retail growth and product innovation, including the launch of Watermelon Lime White Tea and Peach White Tea.

US-based Tilray Brands has entered into a exclusive brewing and licensing agreement with Danish brewer Carlsberg, starting 1 January 2027.

Nichols is set to inject fresh energy into the soft drinks fixture this spring with the launch of Vimto Fans’ Edition.

Hive Mind has launched a dark cherry variant, signalling a renewed push to bring the honey-fermented beverage back into the spotlight for younger drinkers.

Swedish oat milk brand Oatly has expanded its Barista Edition range with the launch of three new flavours: coconut, vanilla and caramel.

In a letter to the F&B industry, the FDA announced additional steps to accelerate the move from petroleum-based synthetic colours.

Red Bull has launched its first-ever Spring Edition, introducing a Cherry Sakura flavour to its growing Red Bull Editions range.

The Nestlé Vital range comprises nutrient-rich shake powders designed to support energy, strength, focus, sleep and overall vitality.

Peak Nano has launched a development programme to create nanolayered biodegradable multilayer polymer films for food and beverage, as well as medical packaging.

KDP has appointed two new independent directors as it moves closer to completing its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and prepares to separate into two standalone businesses.