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Functional food and beverage brand Laird Superfood has expanded its Hydrate line with two new flavours, Wild Berry and Tropical Punch.

A new bottled water brand, Loonen, launched last week in select California retailers and on Amazon, following a $6 million funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures.

LaCroix has announced the launch of its newest sparkling water flavour, Pineapple Coconut, set to hit shelves in January 2026.

Anheuser-Busch InBev has confirmed plans to close two US breweries and offload another, stating that the decision means it can ‘invest more in remaining operations.’ The company is shutting facilities in Fairfield, California and Merrimack, New Hampshire, while its brewery in Newark, New Jersey, will be sold to a property business, Goodman Group. A spokesperson for AB InBev said: “Over the last five years we have taken steps to update and modernise our US manufacturing operations, investing...

Some of our most-read articles of the year featured popular producers and brands, including Red Bull and PepsiCo, and covered everything from new product launches to political turmoil on the world’s stage. To mark the closure of the year, here are the stories that had you clicking during 2025.

Jennifer Zhou, global senior director product marketing, flavours & citrus at ADM, explores how sensorial signals are shaping modern wellness products, and why the future of functional innovation lies at the intersection of science, emotion and design.

Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to sell its Mumm Napa sparkling wine activities in the US to California-based wine and spirits company Trinchero.

Uncle Arnie’s, a US-based THC beverage brand, has introduced SodaPop, a new line of cannabis-infused sodas designed to deliver familiar flavours with a modern twist.

GEA has signed an agreement to acquire Hydract, a Denmark-based developer of water-hydraulic process valve technology, strengthening its technology portfolio for the beverage and dairy industries.

FoodBev's Leah Smith brings you some of the highlights from Food Ingredients Europe 2025 in this exclusive podcast, featuring soundbites from major industry players.

Ocean Spray Cranberries has announced that president and chief executive officer Tom Hayes will retire on 2 March 2026, following more than five years in the role.

A new class action lawsuit has been filed against PepsiCo and Walmart, alleging a decade-long anti-competitive pricing scheme.