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Prime Drink Group has appointed Germain Turpin as interim president and chief executive officer.

Starbucks is expanding its ready-to-drink (RTD) portfolio with the launch of Starbucks Coffee & Protein, a new line combining Starbucks coffee with added nutrition.

Scottish craft beer company BrewDog has closed all of its bars for the day today (2 March 2026), with an announcement regarding the sale of the business expected early this week.

Aqua Theon has secured a $13 million seed funding round, including $5 million directly invested into its marine plant-based drink brand, OoMee.

PepsiCo-owned Poppi will launch five new flavours in the UK, its first global rollout since the $1.95bn deal, testing US-style modern soda demand.

Beyond Meat has expanded its recently launched range of functional beverages, Beyond Immerse, with the addition of four new flavours.

Innova/6 has announced the sale of its stake in Oshee to Mid Europa Partners.

William Grant & Sons’ Hendrick’s Gin is launching a new permanent addition to its premium gin range, marking the brand’s first line extension since 2017.

Alani Nu is refreshing its portfolio for spring with the launch of Lime Slush,

Hormel Foods Corporation has appointed Donald Monk as its chief technology officer, a newly created role, effective 23 March.

Heineken has appointed Romain Apert as its new chief digital and technology officer (CDTO) and member of the executive team, effective 15 May 2026.

IFE returns to Excel London from 30 March to 01 April 2026 as the UK’s largest and most established product sourcing platform for food and drink.