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Capri Sun breaks ground on €70m manufacturing facility in Poland
Capri Sun Group has broken ground on a new production plant in Stargard, Poland, with the first phase of construction set to be completed by the end of 2027.
Hopkind enters functional beverage market with non-alcoholic beer range
US start-up Hopkind has launched a new range of premium functional non-alcoholic beers, combining traditional brewing with performance-focused ingredients to target the growing wellness and alcohol-free beverage markets. The company, which officially launched this week ahead of its first product release on 2 August, has developed two debut products – an IPA and a lager – formulated to support muscle recovery and hydration. Founded by executives with backgrounds at Jil Sander, Aldo and Fred...
Cawston Press targets ambient functional drinks with new juice shots range
Cawston Press is expanding into the growing functional beverage market with the launch of a new range of ambient juice shots.
German soft drinks industry criticises plans to accelerate sugar tax implementation
Germany's soft drinks industry has criticised proposals to introduce a sugar tax on beverages from 2027.
Varun Beverages expands East Africa footprint with $32m Kenya beverage business acquisition
Varun Beverages Limited, one of PepsiCo's franchise bottlers, is strengthening its presence in East Africa through the acquisition of Devyani Food Industries
From elderberry to apples: SMI solutions for Holderhof Produkte
Holderhof Produkte, a leading Swiss food company specialising in fruit juice production, continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies.
Huel expands Daily Greens RTD line-up with new flavour varieties
Huel has expanded its range of ready-to-drink Daily Greens carbonated beverages with two new flavour additions, Strawberry Lemonade and Pink Grapefruit.
Jennifer Mann to step down as Coca-Cola North America president
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will step down as executive vice president and president of its North America Operating Unit.
Tango adds Strawberry variant to core soft drinks portfolio
Tango is expanding its permanent soft drinks range with the launch of Tango Strawberry, as the brand looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for strawberry-flavoured carbonates.
Six Continents Index ranks Europe highest in global energy drink assessment
Six Continents Index has released what it describes as the first global comparative assessment of energy drinks across all six inhabited continents.
Gorgie adds Rocket Pop Protein flavour to energy drink range
US energy drink brand Gorgie has launched Rocket Pop Protein, a new summer-inspired flavour designed to evoke the taste of the classic red, white and blue ice lolly.
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