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Mom Water enters iced tea RTD category with new vodka-based line
Ready-to-drink alcohol brand Mom Water is expanding beyond fruit-infused vodka waters with the launch of its first Iced Tea + Vodka line.
UPFs face growing calls for tobacco-style regulation as consumer pressure builds
UPFs are facing mounting calls for tighter regulation akin to tobacco, as new academic research and consumer data point to growing concern over their health impacts.
M2 Ingredients launches Center of Innovation to accelerate functional mushroom R&D
M2 Ingredients, one of the largest vertically integrated functional mushroom grower and ingredient suppliers globally, has announced the launch of the M2 Center of Innovation.
Nestlé UK & Ireland announces leadership changes
Nestlé UK & Ireland has announced three senior leadership appointments spanning its coffee, manufacturing and foodservice operations.
Monin bets on ‘swicy’ and nostalgia trends with new syrups to drive on-trade growth
Hot Honey and Maple Pecan Pie syrups are designed to capitalise on two fast-growing flavour trends: sweet-spicy combinations and nostalgia-driven indulgence.
Air Up adds Dragonfruit-Lychee to scent-based hydration range
Air Up, a hydration brand known for its scent-based water flavouring system, has expanded its flavour range with the launch of Dragonfruit-Lychee pods.
Carlsberg to exit Tibet joint venture, selling stake in Lhasa Brewery
Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% non-controlling stake in Lhasa Brewery to its local joint venture partner, Tibet Development.
Starbucks expands UK RTD range with limited editions as flavour innovation drives chilled coffee growth
The two products – a Caramel Brownie-flavoured Frappuccino and a pistachio-inspired Chilled Classic – will roll out across major UK grocers early this year.
Capri-Sun adds Mango & Passion Fruit flavour
Capri-Sun is expanding its UK product portfolio with the launch of a new Mango & Passion Fruit variant, as the drinks maker looks to drive volume growth.
AG Barr buys Fentimans and Frobishers for £50m as it doubles down on premium soft drinks
British soft drinks maker AG Barr has agreed to acquire premium mixer brand Fentimans and juice producer Frobishers in deals worth more than £50 million.
Major food groups drop Nutri-Score labels in Germany after tougher scoring rules take effect
Several multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Alpro and Costa, have withdrawn products from Germany’s voluntary Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system.
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