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The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation to assess whether energy drinks company Red Bull has illegally restricted competition within the category.

Danone North America’s dairy brand Too Good & Co has expanded into the coffee segment with the launch of a new line of refrigerated creamers.

US-based clean energy drink brand Lucky Energy has closed an oversubscribed $25 million Series B funding round.

Natural colours supplier Oterra has teamed up with Swiss materials innovator Seprify to launch a plant-based white colouring that can replace titanium dioxide in food and beverage applications.

Primo Brands Corporation has named Eric Foss as its new chairman and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

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

Diageo has announced a £5 million investment over the next five years to restore up to 3,000 hectares of degraded peatland across Scotland.

Döhler has partnered with US nutraceutical manufacturer VitaWorks, aiming to expand innovation across North America’s health and functional nutrition industry.

Coffee Mate is expanding its Harry Potter-inspired line with the launch of new Butterbeer-flavoured creamers and cold foam.

Oatly has launched Oatly Baristamatic, a newly developed oat drink created specifically for automated coffee machines.

From coffee to chocolate, frozen desserts and even garlic dip, this year’s advent calendars show how brands are mixing indulgence with creativity to bring something new – and a little fun – to the festive countdown.

Heineken Studio, Heineken’s innovation hub, has launched a limited-edition brew in collaboration with French interior designer Axel Chay.