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PepsiCo-owned Poppi will launch five new flavours in the UK, its first global rollout since the $1.95bn deal, testing US-style modern soda demand.

Capri Sun is introducing a new limited-edition product, Blood Moon Punch, to the US market this month, building on last year’s Moon Punch launch.

Keurig Dr Pepper has announced updated financing plans and transaction timelines for its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its separation into two independent companies.

Beverage production technology provider CO2Sustain has merged its two flagship solutions, CO2Sustain and TasteMod2, into a single, next-generation product.

Primo Brands has energised a 13-megawatt DC on-site solar project at its Poland Spring bottling facility in Hollis, Maine, in partnership with Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex.

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

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling has announced a CAD 141 million (approx. $102.9 million) investment to expand its manufacturing and distribution facility in Brampton, Ontario.

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.

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

Red Bull has launched its first-ever Spring Edition, introducing a Cherry Sakura flavour to its growing Red Bull Editions range.

KDP has appointed two new independent directors as it moves closer to completing its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and prepares to separate into two standalone businesses.