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The UK government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to include high-sugar milk-based drinks.

Functional, non-alcoholic spirits brand Aplós has raised $5 million to support rapid expansion across the fast-growing alcohol alternative market.

Lifestyle beverage brand Good Kynd has entered the UK drinks market with the country’s first ready-to-drink Iced Chai Latte featuring added prebiotic fibre.

Radnor Hills has introduced Radnor Hydrate, following last week’s launch of its carbonated drink range, Radnor Spring.

In the UK, oat milk brand Oatly has unveiled its latest offerings: a new range of ready-to-drink iced coffees designed for the growing grab-and-go market.

Aston Manor Cider Makers has unveiled Chance Clean Cider, the UK’s first standalone non-alcoholic cider brand, created to bring authentic craft cider to the low and no category.

Herbalife, a global health and wellness company, has expanded its Liftoff energy supplement line with two new flavours – Cola and Ginger Beer.

Vimto owner Nichols has announced the appointment of Matthew Rothwell as its new chief financial officer.

UK soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has unveiled a new carbonated beverage line, Radnor Spring, as it continues to expand its portfolio of low-calorie, functional drinks.

Tropicana Brands Group (TBG) has appointed Paul Chibe as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.

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

Primo Brands Corporation has broken ground on a new production facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to expand capacity for its premium bottled water brand, The Mountain Valley.