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UK drinks brand Bevi has launched with two new products aimed at the pre-drinks occasion, as it targets Gen Z consumers with a modular alcohol format combining ready-to-drink cans and energy-style powder sachets.

Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market.

Celsius has unveiled Electric Vibe, a limited-edition Sparkling Tropical Freeze flavour.

Guru Organic Energy Corporation has initiated legal proceedings against The Pepsi Bottling Group in Canada, seeking around £10m in damages.

Lucky Energy launches a slush range of its energy drink range.

Volvic is launching a new functional water range, Volvic Vitamin+, marking its entry into the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland.

The Coca-Cola system in South Africa plans to invest ZAR 17.6 billion (approx. $1 billion) in the country by 2030.

J2O is extending its portfolio with the launch of a new sparkling range, available in Apple & Raspberry and Apple & Mango flavours.

Bansk Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in So Good So You for an undisclosed sum.

Constellation Brands has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in non-alcoholic beverage brand HopWtr.

The Source Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Spadel Group, has announced an investment in UK-based beverage brand Living Things.

On a visit to the Nestlé's NPTC in Vittel, France, FoodBev’s Rafaela Sousa gets a rare behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes and cutting-edge technologies driving innovation, sustainability and consumer-led product development.