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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry





How dupe culture is reshaping beverage retail strategy
Andreas Schneider, co-founder and EVP at FedUp Foods, says dupe culture is rewriting the rules for the entire beverage aisle as consumers become loyal to retailers, not CPG brands.
May 21


Heineken launches lower-calorie Heineken Ultimate in Brazil
Heineken has launched Heineken Ultimate, a new lower-calorie beer variant debuting exclusively in Brazil before a wider rollout.
May 21


Bol jumps on matcha trend with new Power Shake
UK plant-based F&B brand Bol is jumping on the booming matcha trend to launch Matcha Power Shake, the latest addition to its range of nutritionally complete drinks.
May 20


French anti-fraud officers raid Nestlé Perrier bottling sites
French anti-fraud officers have raided Perrier bottling and laboratory sites owned by Nestlé as part of an investigation linked to allegations surrounding the treatment of natural mineral water in France.
May 20


Jimmy’s Iced Coffee expands RTD range with indulgent new flavours
Jimmy’s Iced Coffee has expanded its ready-to-drink coffee range with the launch of two new flavours: Vietnamese-inspired iced coffee and limited-edition cookie butter.
May 20


Suntory launches Brisbane water replenishment initiative and climate research partnership
The initiative will focus on restoring waterways and supporting long-term water sustainability in the Brisbane region.
May 19


Vitafoods Europe 2026: GLP-1, longevity and women’s health take centre stage
Vitafoods Europe took place in sunny Barcelona from 5-7 May 2026, bringing a vibrant showcase of the latest innovations in nutraceuticals. We explore this year's top trends in our event review.
May 18


Carlsberg Britvic expands Pepsi portfolio with ice cream-inspired zero sugar range
Carlsberg Britvic is expanding its Pepsi portfolio with the launch of three new ice cream-inspired zero sugar cola flavours.
May 15


Community Coffee expands permanent line with two dessert-inspired coffee flavours
Community Coffee has expanded its core product line with two new permanent flavoured coffees, Chocolate Lava Cake and Cinnamon Roll, as it responds to growing demand for dessert-inspired coffee blends.
May 15


Anheuser-Busch invests $5m in Columbus Brewery
Anheuser-Busch is investing $5 million in its brewery operations in Columbus, Ohio, as the brewer looks to increase production capacity for fast-growing Michelob ULTRA brands.
May 15


Tate & Lyle weighs £2.74bn cash offer from Ingredion in possible takeover deal
Tate & Lyle has confirmed it is in discussions with US peer Ingredion over a possible cash offer for the UK food ingredients group, following a series of "earlier approaches" from the company.
May 14


Califia Farms expands RTD range with new Blueberry Matcha Almond Latte
Califia Farms is expanding its UK ready-to-drink range with the launch of Blueberry Matcha Almond Latte, tapping into the rising demand for matcha across the country.
May 14
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