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Capri-Sun adds Mango & Passion Fruit flavour
Capri-Sun is expanding its UK product portfolio with the launch of a new Mango & Passion Fruit variant, as the drinks maker looks to drive volume growth.
AG Barr buys Fentimans and Frobishers for £50m as it doubles down on premium soft drinks
British soft drinks maker AG Barr has agreed to acquire premium mixer brand Fentimans and juice producer Frobishers in deals worth more than £50 million.
Major food groups drop Nutri-Score labels in Germany after tougher scoring rules take effect
Several multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Alpro and Costa, have withdrawn products from Germany’s voluntary Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system.
UK mead producer Lyme Bay targets low-alcohol occasions with sparkling RTD range
UK mead producer Lyme Bay has launched two low-alcohol sparkling meads, repositioning the honey-based drink as an RTD-style option for lighter drinking.
Coca-Cola bets on nostalgia and zero-sugar growth with expanded cherry-flavoured range
Coca-Cola will expand its cherry-flavoured soft drinks portfolio in North America, launching a new Cherry Float variant.
Maeva launches GLP-1-focused nutrition system for weight loss support
US direct-to-consumer metabolic wellness brand, Maeva, has launched a nutrition system designed to support individuals using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, as adoption of the drugs continues to rise.
WaterJunkie launches mushroom-infused sparkling drinks to tap functional beverage demand
UK functional beverage brand WaterJunkie has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new range of mushroom-infused sparkling drinks.
UK functional drinks maker Sentia expands into alcohol-free cider
UK functional drinks maker Sentia Spirits is entering alcohol-free cider, targeting science-led innovation as consumers cut alcohol without losing social rituals.
Heineken completes Fifco deal, tightening grip on Central America’s beverage market
Heineken has completed its acquisition of Costa Rica’s Fifco, strengthening its grip on Central America as brewers seek growth beyond Western markets.
Cawston Press launches flavoured sparkling water range
Cawston Press has entered the flavoured sparkling water category with the launch of a new two-strong range made with real pressed fruit juice and sparkling water.
TrueStart Coffee secures Series A investment led by JamJar
UK coffee brand TrueStart Coffee has secured a Series A investment led by JamJar Investments, the consumer-focused investment firm behind Innocent Drinks.
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