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Matchi launches canned protein matcha lattes with 20g protein
Matchi Global has launched Matchi, a range of shelf-stable canned protein matcha lattes.
Coca-Cola appoints Rob Gehring as North America president
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Rob Gehring as president of its North America operating unit, effective 1 December 2026.
OSF Flavors introduces solution to address functional soda off-notes
OSF Flavors has launched a dedicated flavour solution for prebiotic and other functional sodas, designed to address bitterness, lingering sweetener aftertaste and off-notes typically associated with fibre-enriched, botanical formulations.
Nestlé appoints Manuela Bernasconi as group general counsel
Nestlé has appointed Manuela Bernasconi as its new group general counsel and a member of the Group Executive Board, effective 1 January 2027.
What Italian aperitivo culture can teach the global 'low and no' alcohol market
Italian F&B innovation specialist Riccardo Astolfi argues that Italy’s aperitivo culture offers a useful lesson for manufacturers: build for the drinking occasion first.
MNH brings Japanese Rice Coffee to global markets
MNH Inc. is introducing Genmai De Cafe to international markets as “Japanese Rice Coffee”.
Oatly taps fibre demand with launch of latest oat drink line
Swedish oat milk maker Oatly has announced the launch of two new fibre-led oat drinks in the UK market, tapping into growing demand for products that can help fill the nation’s ‘fibre gap’.
Kraft Dinner takes cheesiness into the drinks aisle with limited-edition cream soda
Kraft Dinner has entered the beverage category for the first time with a limited-edition cream soda.
From yuzu to crème brûlée: The flavours set to shape 2027
Senovia’s new whitepaper argues that the flavours gaining ground are not appearing at random. Four cultural forces are already shaping what consumers will want next: the social feed, the body, the wallet and the rulebook.
Diageo appoints another former Tesco executive as Joanne Wilson named CFO
Diageo has today (23 September 2026) announced that Joanne Wilson will join the company as its new chief financial officer, replacing current CFO Nik Jhangiani.
La Colombe expands beyond coffee with new RTD Matcha Latte line
La Colombe is expanding its ready-to-drink portfolio beyond coffee with the launch of a new line of Matcha Lattes.
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