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The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have announced the sale of a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC.

UK RTD cocktails brand The Drinks Bureau has added a new limited-edition offering to its portfolio: Jam Doughnut Daiquiri.

FMCG manufacturer and supplier Supreme has acquired the trade and selected UK and European assets of SlimFast from Glanbia in a £20 million deal, announced today.

Goodrays, one of the UK’s fastest-growing CBD brands, is making waves in the functional beverage sector with the launch of its first non-CBD drink, Re:Focus.

PepsiCo has inaugurated a new beverage canning line at its Dragomirești-Deal plant in Ilfov County, Romania, following an $8.5 million investment.

Carlsberg Britvic-owned plant-based drinks brand Plenish has introduced Plenish Zero Sugar Oat M*lk, made with just four naturally sourced ingredients and no oils or additives.

According to Bloomberg News, Coca-Cola is considering an initial public offering (IPO) for its Indian bottling unit – Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages – in a deal that could be valued at $1 billion.

Marina Di Migueli at Tate & Lyle, reflects on the 'summer of mouthfeel' and how the texture movement continues to reshaping the way we eat, drink and indulge.

The Chamomile, Lemon and Honey infusion, available in 40-teabag packs, combines the soothing qualities of chamomile with zesty lemon and sweet honey.

Crafted by mixologist Nick Devine, the margarita aims to deliver a sophisticated drinking experience that mirrors the classic cocktail – minus the alcohol.

Levchin brings a wealth of experience in tech and entrepreneurship, having co-founded Confinity, which later evolved into PayPal.

Coffee technology company Cropster has acquired Firescope, a South Korean developer of roasting software, strengthening its presence in the Asian speciality coffee market.