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Jacobs Douwe Egberts-owned coffee brand, Kenco, is set to launch its new Iced/Hot Dubai Chocolate Style Latte on June 19, a product designed to tap into the growing popularity of flavoured coffee among younger consumers.

Mead specialist Hive Mind has entered the soft drinks category with the launch of four new ‘Honeyade’ canned beverage products.

Jenny Stanley, managing director at Appetite Creative, explains how companies can leverage engagement with consumers by utilising AI to create dynamic digital connections and conversations, while also gaining important data and building brand authority.

Food and drink sold and manufactured in Texas containing artificial ingredients could require on-pack warning labels if a new bill becomes law.

Refresco has announced an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann Holding (TKV), a Norwegian producer of soft drinks and bottled water.

Sunsweet Growers has introduced PlumGood, a new juice beverage made from California-grown plums.

Randy Mercer, VP at Global Products, 1 WorldSync explains how food and beverage brands can showcase real experiences and genuine enthusiasm for their products by using User-Generated Content to drive engagement and growth.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has completed a brand-new canning line at its Queensland manufacturing facility in Brisbane.

Shannon O’Shields talks to FoodBev about the most in-demand textural qualities: a silky, creamy and velvety smooth mouthfeel.

Coca-Cola Consolidated has announced a $90m investment into a new, 400-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility in Columbus, Ohio, US.

Keurig Dr Pepper’s 7Up brand has debuted several new flavour innovations as part of its new global brand platform, ‘Super Duper Refresher’.

Health-Ade’s SunSip prebiotic soda brand has unveiled its latest flavour, grape, now rolling out at Target stores across the US.