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Details of FoodBev Events' 22nd annual Global Water Drinks Congress have been announced, with the theme ‘Improving Hydration’.

Arla Foods is expanding its site in Lockerbie, Scotland, with a new UHT and lactose-free Centre of Excellence, as well as a new anaerobic digestion plant.

Liquid Death has announced the appointment of Ricky Khetarpaul as chief financial officer.

CSI has introduced the Asepti-Lok 47 38mm closure, designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of aseptically filled beverage packaging.

Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake in KDP, coinciding with its announcement of plans to acquire coffee maker JDE Peet's for approx. $18bn.

JDE Peet’s has unveiled a newly transformed innovation laboratory in Utrecht, the Netherlands, designed to accelerate the development of next-generation coffee products.

Italian Wine Brands has agreed to sell its site in Valle Talloria, Italy, to Caffo Group, for the production of Caffo’s Cinzano Italian vermouth and sparkling wine brand.

Yakult Singapore has unveiled Y1000, its most concentrated probiotic drink to date, as part of its ongoing commitment to gut health.

PepsiCo’s Gatorade sports drink brand has unveiled Gatorade Lower Sugar, a new variant containing 75% less sugar than the classic Gatorade Thirst Quencher.

PepsiCo has revealed a new portfolio strategy for 2026, centered around multifunctional protein innovation across several brands.

This line of protein-infused sparkling waters is scheduled to hit the shelves of Whole Foods this month, marking Zanotti's return to the grocery aisle.

This decision is part of a broader plan that includes an investment of over €170 million by 2030 to adapt to market dynamics and address rising production costs.