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Brownes Dairy, one of Western Australia’s oldest dairy brands, has been put up for sale after the holding company behind it entered receivership.

Functional beverage company Xoxo Soda has closed a £4 million investment round and announced its first national retail listings in the UK.

Nestlé Vietnam has announced an investment of nearly VND 1,900 billion (approx. $73 million) to expand its Tri An coffee processing factory in Dong Nai province.

London Essence has announced the launch of a Crisp Apple-flavoured crafted soda into retail and hospitality venues.

Milo’s Tea Company has opened its new $200 million manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Minor Figures, a notable player in the plant-based beverage sector, has launched Hyper Oat, a new range of oat drinks aimed at redefining consumer expectations within the functional beverage market.

Zac Brandenberg explains how traditional brands can adapt and how startups are thriving by catering to this new wave of drinkers.

Infant formula company Bobbie has launched a new product that the company claims is a first for the US market.

UK functional beverage brand Unconform is introducing three new vegan RTD cold brew coffee drinks, containing functional ingredients for wellness benefits.

Global beverage company Suntory Group, founded in Japan in 1899, has announced the launch of Water Scape – a new company supporting businesses and communities in securing sustainable water supplies.

High-protein products have long dominated the active nutrition category, but now there is an opportunity to capitalise on the next big trend: hydration. FoodBev Media’s deputy editor, Melissa Bradshaw, speaks to some of the companies making a splash in this burgeoning space.

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes has expanded its Lemonade + Teas Concentrates collection with two new flavours: sugar-free watermelon lemonade and sugar-free peach tea.