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Newlat agrees to acquire Diageo’s production facility in Italy
Newlat Food has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire Diageo’s production facility in Santa Vittoria d'Alba, northern Italy.
Lucozade cuts plastic with new £6.3m bottle redesign
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I), the maker of Lucozade, has invested £6.3 million in redesigning its Lucozade Energy bottles, cutting plastic use and improving recyclability.
OFI expands soluble coffee production with new facility in Brazil
Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has inaugurated a new soluble coffee facility in Linhares, Espírito Santo, marking a notable expansion in its manufacturing capabilities.
Meiji launches new Bulgaria Drinkable Yogurt Salt Lemon
Meiji is adding a new product to its portfolio, Bulgaria Drinkable Yogurt Salt Lemon, on May 20 2025. This drink, inspired by Bulgaria's traditional yogurt beverage 'Ayran,' aims to meet growing consumer demand for refreshing and hydrating options during the hot summer months.
EU approves €5bn French scheme for US wine and spirits exports
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion French re-insurance scheme to support wine and spirits exports to the US from 8 May to 8 July 2025.
JDE Peet’s sells Turkish tea unit, halts L’or barista rollout in US
JDE Peet’s has sold its tea business in Turkey to Efor Holding for an undisclosed sum. The business generated approximately €60 million...
Captain Morgan expands portfolio with new Muck Pit Brew
Diageo-owned rum brand Captain Morgan has unveiled its latest innovation, Captain Morgan Muck Pit Brew, a new brand extension designed to cater to evolving consumer preferences.
A new prescription? Innovations from the booming nutraceuticals sector
With the gap between food and medicine narrowing, the nutraceuticals market is exploding with innovative, flavour-packed solutions that...
OneCircle introduces pre-flushed KeyKegs to streamline filling process
Dutch keg manufacturer OneCircle, maker of the KeyKeg, has introduced a new pre-flushed version designed to simplify keg filling for beverage producers.
Diageo faces lawsuit over alleged mislabelling of tequila brands
Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits producers, is facing a lawsuit over allegations that some of its top-selling tequilas are falsely marketed as “100% agave” despite allegedly containing other alcohols.
Oat Shaker rolls out snackable gut-friendly drinks
Oat Shaker, a new oat and fruit-based bottled snack, has launched in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK.
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