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Almarai signs agreement to acquire Pure Beverages in $277m deal
Saudi Arabian F&B group Almarai Company has signed an agreement to acquire water company Pure Beverages Industry Company in a deal valued at SAR 1.04 bn (approx. $277m).
Aldi launches new kombucha range amid rising interest in gut health
Aldi has rolled out a new range of kombucha drinks under its private label, The Juice Company, as demand for gut-friendly beverages continues to grow.
Aldi denied permission to appeal against Thatchers trademark ruling
Aldi has been denied permission to appeal against the January 2025 court ruling that it infringed on Thatchers Cider Company’s trademark with its Taurus Cloudy Lemon Cider product.
Heineken opens global R&D centre in the Netherlands to drive brewing innovation
Heineken has inaugurated the Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre, a state-of-the-art global research and development (R&D) facility located in Zoeterwoude, Netherlands.
Opinion: The legal landscape of no/low alcohol alternatives – navigating growth and compliance in the wine market
Shannon Fahy, associate at Browne Jacobson, explains how low and no alcohol producers can position their offerings without incurring legal challenges and how to spin issues that arise into creative opportunities.
Treasury Wine Estates opens $9.8m ‘low and no’ winemaking facility in South Australia
Treasury Wine Estates has opened a new in-house facility, backed by an AUD 15m (approx. $9.8m) investment, dedicated to ‘low and no’ alcohol wine production in the Barossa Valley, South Australia.
IFF report highlights how GLP-1 drugs impact eating and drinking experience
A new report published by ingredient specialist IFF highlights how GLP-1 agonist drugs are ‘significantly’ impacting the nutritional needs and sensory eating experience of consumers.
Pure Bioscience launches membrane treatment solution for dairy and beverage industries
Pure Bioscience has introduced a new membrane treatment solution aimed at addressing persistent fouling and sanitisation challenges in the dairy and beverage sectors.
Kenco launches Dubai chocolate style latte to capitalise on viral coffee trend
Jacobs Douwe Egberts-owned coffee brand, Kenco, is set to launch its new Iced/Hot Dubai Chocolate Style Latte on June 19, a product designed to tap into the growing popularity of flavoured coffee among younger consumers.
FAO warns major crops could lose half of the most suitable land by 2100
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has warned that several major crops, including wheat and coffee, could lose half their optimally suitable land by 2100.
Betty Booze launches first vodka-based canned cocktails
Betty Buzz, a canned cocktail brand founded by American actress Blake Lively, has expanded into vodka-based drinks with the launch of its first Vodka Iced Teas.
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