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The Coca-Cola system is investing $1.22 million in a water security and ecosystem restoration project in Namibia, as the country faces recurring droughts and increasing pressure on its water resources.

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company has announced a planned leadership transition.

Welsh honey-based drinks producer Hive Mind & Mead Co has announced the launch of two new additions to its range for autumn 2026 – Hedgerow and Spiced.

Kerry has opened a new regional Innovation Centre at Expo City Dubai.

Kraft Heinz has agreed to sell its North American coffee business to an affiliate of private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $650 million, while retaining a 30% non-controlling stake in the business.

The UK government and European Union (EU) have reportedly agreed on a draft deal to remove checks and red tape currently impacting exporters of food and agriculture products since Brexit.

Arla has expanded its protein portfolio with the launch of a water-based protein drink, Arla Protein Water.

Hotel Chocolat has expanded its drinking chocolate range with two limited-edition seasonal flavours.

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

Energy drinks have been linked to higher reporting rates of serious cardiovascular events.

BrewDog has partnered with West Ham United Football Club to launch Boleyn Brew.

Tilray Brands has completed the consolidation of its US brewing network from 10 facilities to six as part of a wider transformation programme.