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Primo Brands launches solar array at Maine bottling facility
Primo Brands has energised a 13-megawatt DC on-site solar project at its Poland Spring bottling facility in Hollis, Maine, in partnership with Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex.
Nestlé’s Sanpellegrino moves into functional soda with vitamin-fortified launch
Sanpellegrino is entering the fast-growing functional soda segment with a new line positioned around low calories, zero added sugar and added micronutrients.
What this new era of food advertising means for F&B
Earlier this year, the UK introduced new advertising restrictions, expanding earlier rules to cover a wider range of products. Guy Cartwright explores how this will impact F&B.
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling invests $102.9m in Brampton expansion to boost can capacity
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling has announced a CAD 141 million (approx. $102.9 million) investment to expand its manufacturing and distribution facility in Brampton, Ontario.
Soufflet Malt invests €100m in India to build AI-driven malthouse
Soufflet Malt has today announced plans to build a tech-driven, AI-integrated malting facility in South Rajasthan, India, as part of an INR 1,200 crore (approx. €100 million) investment.
Pip Organic expands school-compliant Fizz range with Apple Cherry Variant
Pip Organic has expanded its market-first, school-compliant kids’ fizzy drinks range with the launch of Apple Cherry Fizz.
Keurig Dr Pepper launches 35+ new flavours across beverage portfolio
Keurig Dr Pepper has introduced more than 35 beverage varieties for 2026 across its carbonated soft drinks, teas, waters, energy and juice drink portfolios, alongside several returning and seasonal offerings.
Just Ice Tea raises $9m Series B to support retail expansion and new flavours
Just Ice Tea has raised $9 million in Series B financing to accelerate national retail growth and product innovation, including the launch of Watermelon Lime White Tea and Peach White Tea.
Tilray Brands and Carlsberg Group enter exclusive US brewing partnership
US-based Tilray Brands has entered into a exclusive brewing and licensing agreement with Danish brewer Carlsberg, starting 1 January 2027.
Nichols unveils limited-edition Vimto fans’ drinks
Nichols is set to inject fresh energy into the soft drinks fixture this spring with the launch of Vimto Fans’ Edition.
Hive Mind targets Gen Z and Millennial drinkers with dark cherry mead launch
Hive Mind has launched a dark cherry variant, signalling a renewed push to bring the honey-fermented beverage back into the spotlight for younger drinkers.
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