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A new functional hydration beverage brand, Flydrate, has launched in the UK, targeting the air travel industry exclusively.

The US Senate has released a continuing resolution that, if passed, would extend the federal hemp THC ban from 12 November to 11 December.

Aldi and Arla Foods UK have launched an eight-week trial using ultraviolet tags to track milk bottles through the recycling system.

Halfday has launched nationwide at Target, expanding its retail presence with a new slim can format and an exclusive Strawberry Half & Half flavour.

Scottish whisky brand Wee Smoky has expanded into the RTD category with the launch of six premium canned cocktails.

Starbucks has expanded its UK ready-to-drink portfolio with two permanent matcha lattes and a limited-edition pumpkin spice Frappuccino.

ADM has announced an investment of more than $16 million to significantly expand natural colour production capacity at its facility in Boone County, Northern Kentucky.

Damm UK has acquired a stake in London-based Dalston’s Soda Co, making the soft drinks producer the first non-beer partner to join its Accelerator Programme at the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford.

Theakston Brewery and kombucha producer Equinox Kombucha have joined forces to launch Hopbucha.

Carlsberg Group is expanding its long-standing partnership with PepsiCo, taking on production, sales and distribution of PepsiCo’s soft drinks portfolio in Azerbaijan.

California-based Joel Gott Wines has launched Sauvy B, a new line of ready-to-drink canned Sauvignon Blanc spritz beverages with added electrolytes.

Fortnum & Mason has launched Pineapple Rum, the inaugural release in its new Amalthea Experimental Series.