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Ten major global beverage companies have formed the REfresh Alliance, a consortium aimed at enhancing sustainability in the beverage sector.

Tetra Pak and Lactalis have introduced a packaging solution that incorporates certified recycled polymers sourced from used beverage cartons

Polar Ice Vodka has partnered with Canadian pastry specialist BeaverTails to launch a new cinnamon sugar-flavoured vodka product.

Unilever will launch a series of limited-edition pink packaging for its brands during Asda’s annual Tickled Pink campaign this October.

Saucerer has introduced a limited-edition pasta sauce in collaboration with London restaurant and deli Tom’s Pasta.

Britannia Bel Foods, a joint venture between Britannia Industries and Bel Group, has opened a new cheese factory in Maharashtra, India.

Cathedral City has partnered with chilled food-to-go manufacturer Summit Foods to launch three new convenience products.

Vitalfood is a newly formed entity resulting from the collaboration between Italcanditi and CSM Ingredients.

Twellium, a manufacturer of non-alcoholic beverages in West Africa, has partnered with Sidel to establish a packaging hub in Kumasi, Ghana.

Kraft Heinz’ A1 steak sauce brand has ventured into the dairy category with its new A1 Steakhouse Butter innovation.

Prevented Ocean Plastic and Danone have partnered to open the first large-scale plastic collection centre in Indonesia.

ITFC has signed a €330 million framework agreement with the Union of Comoros to support agriculture, energy and SMEs.