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Radnor Hills launches new carbonated soft drink range, Radnor Spring
UK soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has unveiled a new carbonated beverage line, Radnor Spring, as it continues to expand its portfolio of low-calorie, functional drinks.
Tropicana appoints Paul Chibe as new CEO
Tropicana Brands Group (TBG) has appointed Paul Chibe as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Coca-Cola Consolidated buys back $2.4bn stake from the Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Consolidated has repurchased all outstanding shares of its common stock previously owned by a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Company.
Primo Brands breaks ground on new Mountain Valley Spring Water facility in Arkansas
Primo Brands Corporation has broken ground on a new production facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to expand capacity for its premium bottled water brand, The Mountain Valley.
VK taps into student culture with launch of VK Squashka RTD range
Ready-to-drink brand VK has unveiled VK Squashka, a new still, resealable 500ml drink inspired by the student-led squashka pre-drinks trend.
Coca-Cola unveils limited-time creamy vanilla flavour for the festive season
For the first time in five years, the Coca-Cola Company is adding a new limited-edition flavour to its seasonal lineup: Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla.
Radnor Hills invests £5m in new Tetra Pak line to boost production capacity
Welsh soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has completed a £5 million investment at its Knighton, Powys site, installing the UK’s first Tetra Pak speed portion pack line with the latest technology upgrade.
Sober curious: How no and low alcohol drinks are redrawing legal lines
Claire Breheny, partner and head of trade marks at Mathys & Squire, examines how this transformation is creating new challenges – and opportunities – for beverage makers and IP professionals alike.
Season’s eatings: UK supermarkets reveal what’s driving Christmas 2025 menus
From reimagined classics to bold new flavour trends, here’s what’s decking the supermarket shelves this festive season.
Keurig Dr Pepper receives $7bn investment to support business split and JDE Peet’s deal
Keurig Dr Pepper has received a $7 billion strategic investment, co-led by Apollo and KKR, to support its acquisition of JDE Peet’s alongside its split into two distinct businesses.
Coca-Cola to be hit with $1bn charge for sale of African bottler
Coca-Cola will be hit with a $1 billion impairment charge as part of a restructuring of its African bottling operations.
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