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Plant-based meal shake brand Ka’Chava debuts strawberry as first new flavour in three years
US plant-based meal shake brand Ka’Chava has unveiled its first new flavour in three years, strawberry, aiming to blend ‘nostalgic flavour with real nutrition’.
Alcohol consumption in US falls to 54% – Lowest rate in 90 years
A new poll from Gallup has revealed a significant decline in alcohol consumption among US adults, with only 54% reporting that they drink alcohol – the lowest figure recorded in nearly 90 years.
Coca-Cola appoints Luis Felipe Avellar as president of Africa operating unit
The Coca-Cola Company has announced the appointment of Luis Felipe Avellar as president of its Africa operating unit, effective September 1 2025.
Twinings unveils cold-water instant herbal tea line
British tea brand Twinings has launched Twinings Refreshers, marking its first foray into instant herbal tea designed to dissolve in cold water.
Navigating water challenges in food and beverage
Join us for an exclusive free webinar where Xylem’s water treatment experts will explore the key water-related challenges facing the food industry today and offer practical solutions using Dissolved Air Flotation technology.
Nestlé ‘watergate’: French mineral water brands face trials over illegal treatments and microplastic pollution
Nestlé Waters is under intensifying scrutiny in France as investigations link its bottled water brands to alleged decades-long use of banned filtration methods and record microplastic contamination.
Game, set, matcha: The green powder taking the world by storm
Steeped in centuries-old Japanese tradition, matcha is now bursting onto Western scenes with fresh energy. Here, FoodBev’s Siân Yates investigates matcha’s meteoric rise.
Lo Secco Prosecco launches new zero-sugar, low-calorie and vegan sparkling wine in US
Lo Secco Prosecco DOC Brut Nature has launched in the US, providing a zero-sugar, low-calorie and vegan sparkling wine option for ‘today’s wellness-minded consumer’.
Coca-Cola FEMSA invests more than $110m into Mogi das Cruzes facility in São Paulo, Brazil
Coca-Cola FEMSA is investing more than BRL 600 million (approx. $110 million) into its production plant in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil.
Oikos Fusion launch: Exclusive interview with Rafael Acevedo, president of yogurt at Danone North America
FoodBev caught up with Rafael Acevedo, Danone’s president of yogurt, to find out more about the rising trends behind the brand's new 'first-of-its-kind' innovation.
Arden’s Garden launches functional mushroom beverage for focus and mental clarity
US-based cold-pressed juice and wellness beverage company, Arden’s Garden, has launched its latest functional beverage, Focus+, marking its entry into the functional mushrooms market.
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