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Heineken 0.0 expands US line-up with two new non-alcoholic flavours
Heineken USA is broadening its non-alcoholic beer portfolio with the launch of Heineken 0.0 Cold Pressed Lime and Nectarine Juniper.
Celsius appoints two PepsiCo executives to board following director resignations
Celsius Holdings has appointed Christy Jacoby and John Short to its board of directors, following the resignation of Israel Kontorovsky and Michael Del Pozzo with immediate effect.
Soufflet Malt breaks ground on €100m South African malting facility in strategic investment
Soufflet Malt has officially broken ground on a €100 million malting facility in Midvaal, Gauteng.
Lactaid enters coffee creamer category with launch of lactose-free dairy creamers
Lactaid has officially expanded beyond milk and ice cream with the launch of new Lactaid Creamers, further extending its lactose-free dairy portfolio.
UK Supreme Court blocks Oatly’s ‘Post Milk Generation’ trademark in landmark ruling for plant-based brands
The UK Supreme Court has dismissed Oatly's appeal and ruled that its trademark Post Milk Generation is invalid for use on oat-based F&B in the UK.
Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs as beer volumes slide in Europe and US
Heineken will cut roughly 7% of its global workforce as Europe’s second-largest brewer moves to protect margins amid continued weakness in beer demand.
Yerba Madre expands RTD line with new flavours for 2026
Yerba Madre, a US-based yerba mate brand, is rolling out a range of new flavours and formats in 2026, including sparkling, ready-to-drink and convenience-exclusive options.
Embrace the change: Move from artificial to natural colours with Exberry
Discover how Exberry plant-based colors help brands switch from artificial dyes, meet clean-label demands, and deliver vibrant, stable products.
Maison Perrier launches French Kiss, first sweetened sparkling water with prebiotics
Maison Perrier is expanding its US sparkling water portfolio with French Kiss, its first sweetened sparkling water featuring prebiotics and real fruit juice.
Refresco to acquire SunOpta in $6.50 per share deal
Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.50 per share.
Fiberstar launches citrus fibre as acacia gum alternative for beverages
Citri-Fi Pro, is positioned as a natural emulsification and stabilisation solution that can replace up to 75% of acacia gum or modified food starch in beverage formulations.
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