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PepsiCo finalises nearly $2bn deal to acquire Poppi
The net purchase price stands at $1.65 billion, with an additional earnout tied to performance targets.
7Up debuts new innovations as part of sensory-focused brand campaign
Keurig Dr Pepper’s 7Up brand has debuted several new flavour innovations as part of its new global brand platform, ‘Super Duper Refresher’.
Diageo announces $500m cost savings programme
Diageo has revealed plans to implement a $500m cost savings programme over three years, to enable reinvestment in future growth and ‘improved operating leverage’.
Health-Ade unveils new grape flavour for SunSip prebiotic soda
Health-Ade’s SunSip prebiotic soda brand has unveiled its latest flavour, grape, now rolling out at Target stores across the US.
Chobani acquires plant-based frozen smoothies and meals start-up Daily Harvest
Dairy giant Chobani has announced its acquisition of Daily Harvest, a plant-based start-up that delivers a range of frozen ready meals, smoothies, snacks and protein products.
Danone enters shelf-stable protein shake market with new Oikos drinks
Danone’s Oikos brand has ventured beyond the dairy aisle for the first time to launch Oikos Protein Shakes, a new line of RTD shelf-stable beverages containing 30g of protein per bottle.
Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails launches new Strawberry Punch flavour
Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails has introduced a new flavour to its range: Strawberry Punch.
Sam Fischer to succeed Tim Ford as CEO of Treasury Wine Estates
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has appointed Sam Fischer as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective 27 October 2025.
Anheuser-Busch announces $300m investment in US manufacturing operations
Anheuser-Busch has unveiled a $300 million investment aimed at enhancing its manufacturing operations across the US.
Edinburgh Gin launches low-ABV Raspberry Collins RTD cocktail
Scottish gin brand Edinburgh Gin has expanded its RTD offering with a new low-ABV Raspberry Collins canned cocktail.
Opinion: Raising the bar – ASA’s alcohol-alternative advertising rules
With recent changes to advertising standards in the UK, Andrew Douglas, associate at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explains the advertising rules around alcohol alternatives.
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