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Anheuser-Busch InBev has confirmed plans to close two US breweries and offload another, stating that the decision means it can ‘invest more in remaining operations.’ The company is shutting facilities in Fairfield, California and Merrimack, New Hampshire, while its brewery in Newark, New Jersey, will be sold to a property business, Goodman Group. A spokesperson for AB InBev said: “Over the last five years we have taken steps to update and modernise our US manufacturing operat

A new class action lawsuit has been filed against PepsiCo and Walmart, alleging a decade-long anti-competitive pricing scheme.

Feldmuehle, a German producer of paper for various packaging applications including food and beverages, has announced it is ceasing operations.

PepsiCo has reached a strategic agreement with activist investment Elliott Management, aimed at improving operational efficiencies and avoiding a potentially costly proxy fight.

The Autumn Budget, announced on 26 November, reflects the continuing challenges for businesses across the UK, including the food and drink sector.

Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Anthony DiSilvestro as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately.

US-based clean energy drink brand Lucky Energy has closed an oversubscribed $25 million Series B funding round.

Coca-Cola Consolidated has repurchased all outstanding shares of its common stock previously owned by a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Company.

Functional beverage brand Trip has reached a $300 million valuation after securing $40 million in new funding from a roster of celebrity investors and growth-stage capital partners.

Tate & Lyle has reported 'disappointing' first-half results for the six months ending 30 September 2025, as market demand weakened across key regions, particularly North America.

Food-tech start-up Atlantic Fish Co has closed its seed financing round, raising $1.2 million to accelerate development of its cultivated seafood platform.

Hormel Foods, the company behind brands such as Spam and Hormel Black Label Bacon, has announced a series of significant developments designed to position the business for long-term growth and operational efficiency.