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Candy Can, the beverage brand known for transforming nostalgic sweets into fizzy, flavour-forward drinks, has unveiled two new sparkling flavours in partnership with iconic sour candy maker Toxic Waste.

Keurig has launched its first branded coffee line, Keurig Coffee Collective, marking the company’s move into the premium coffee market.

Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Anthony DiSilvestro as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately.

The UK government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to include high-sugar milk-based drinks.

Danone North America is tapping into the protein boom with the launch of Silk Protein, the latest addition to its plant-based drink portfolio.

Devil's Botany Distillery has launched The Dark Fairy, the first-ever absinthe-based ready-to-drink canned cocktail.

Tereos has launched Actifiber, a corn-based soluble fibre ingredient, helping manufacturers meet the increasing demand for healthier products.

The sale, which also includes the acquisition of the Österlenmejeriet factory located in Lunnarp, marks a key moment for both companies as they realign their strategies.

Active wellness brand Virtue is expanding its hydration range with a new limited-edition flavour: Pink Candy Floss.

Functional, non-alcoholic spirits brand Aplós has raised $5 million to support rapid expansion across the fast-growing alcohol alternative market.

Lifestyle beverage brand Good Kynd has entered the UK drinks market with the country’s first ready-to-drink Iced Chai Latte featuring added prebiotic fibre.

A series of three new research papers describe how the overconsumption of ultra-processed foods has created an ‘urgent health challenge,’ and call on the food industry to act.