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Absolut Tabasco, will roll out from February in key markets including the US and the UK, marking one of Absolut’s most globally scaled flavour launches in recent years.

In this instalment of Start-up of the Month – which celebrates lesser-known companies and their innovations – we speak to Jani Puroranta, CEO of Collo, a company looking to solve F&B’s liquid processing challenges.

BrewDog will cease spirits production at its Ellon distillery, refocusing on beer and ready-to-drink cocktails amid market pressures.

Hotel Chocolat has launched a new limited-edition drinking chocolate, Fire & Ice, to mark National Hot Chocolate Day on 31 January 2026.

Re:Water is investing £2 million in a new production facility in Herefordshire as it looks to scale output and support growing grocery, retail and hospitality demand for plastic alternatives.

Danone is entering the fast-growing meal-replacement category with the launch of a new range of on-the-go drinks under its Alpro brand, marking a further expansion of its plant-based portfolio in Europe.

British soft drinks maker Cawston Press has entered the fast-growing no- and low-alcohol drinks market with the acquisition of Loah.

Tetra Pak says will invest €60 million in a new pilot plant in Sweden to accelerate the development of paper-based barrier technology for aseptic cartons

Coco5, the coconut water brand backed by professional athletes, including basketball players Devin Booker and Charles Barkley, has closed a $10 million funding round as it looks to broaden its footprint beyond the traditional sports drink aisle.

Planet Oat, HP Hood’s US oat milk brand, has entered the zero-sugar creamer market, launching what it says are the category’s first oat-based creamers with no sugar.

The Swiss giant has invited first-round bids for the water unit, valued at around €5 billion, according to sources, with Rothschild advising on the transaction.

William Grand, CEO of NutriFusion, argues it’s time to shift the spotlight back to whole fruit – and why doing so could deliver both healthier consumers and stronger commercial returns.