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Food tech company Lasso launches two owned CPG brands.

Sanpellegrino is entering the fast-growing functional soda segment with a new line positioned around low calories, zero added sugar and added micronutrients.

Single-origin dark chocolate specialist Cox&Co Cacao is expanding its seasonal portfolio with three new Easter SKUs.

US plant-based nutrition brand Aloha has added a limited-edition Cookies and Creme protein bar to its portfolio.

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.

Bio&Me is expanding its breakfast portfolio with the launch of two pistachio-based SKUs.

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 frozen novelties brand Chipwich has announced two new flavour additions to its Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich range: Vanilla Chocolate Almond and Brown Butter Pecan.

Nestlé’s Polo mint brand has added two new flavour varieties to its sugar-free line-up: Extra Strong Mint, and Berry Mint.

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

Primal Kitchen is introducing three creamy salad dressings made with grass-fed dairy: Tzatziki, Creamy Romano and Buttermilk Ranch.