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Monster Beverage Corporation has successfully upheld a $311 million judgment against Bang Energy and its founder, Jack Owoc.

The Ryl Company, owner of functional iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has secured $15m in Series B funding to fuel its innovation and expansion across the US.

Prime Drink Group has signed a binding letter of intent to buy a majority stake in functional drinks brand Relax Downlow.

Hip Pop has introduced a new, limited-edition Cherries & Berries soda in the UK for the summer season.

Children’s drinks brand Squeezeit has launched a new flavour – Blue Raspberry.

Castillo Hermanos has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Brynwood Partners to acquire Harvest Hill Beverage Company.

Coca-Cola’s Innocent drinks brand has launched a new range, Innocent Kids Juicy Water, available in two fruity variants.

Nataly Kelly from Zappi, reveals insights into what’s holding the soda category back – and what brands can do to turn curiosity into loyalty

Sunmagic Juices has launched its new Inspo range of hydrating juice drinks, featuring in four new flavours.

US energy drink start-up, Lucky Energy, has raised another $14 million in an oversubscribed Series A1 round.

Celsius Holdings completes $1.8 billion Alani Nutrition acquisition, with $150 million in tax assets, bringing the net to $1.65 billion.

AG Barr has announced that it plans to discontinue its bottled water brand Strathmore by January 2026.