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Wonder Juice expands Wonder Green line with two new functional cold-pressed juices
Wonder Juice has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new Wonder Green varieties: Clean Green and Veg8 & Cayenne.
Starbucks expands UK RTD range with limited editions as flavour innovation drives chilled coffee growth
The two products – a Caramel Brownie-flavoured Frappuccino and a pistachio-inspired Chilled Classic – will roll out across major UK grocers early this year.
Capri-Sun adds Mango & Passion Fruit flavour
Capri-Sun is expanding its UK product portfolio with the launch of a new Mango & Passion Fruit variant, as the drinks maker looks to drive volume growth.
Major food groups drop Nutri-Score labels in Germany after tougher scoring rules take effect
Several multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Alpro and Costa, have withdrawn products from Germany’s voluntary Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system.
Coca-Cola bets on nostalgia and zero-sugar growth with expanded cherry-flavoured range
Coca-Cola will expand its cherry-flavoured soft drinks portfolio in North America, launching a new Cherry Float variant.
WaterJunkie launches mushroom-infused sparkling drinks to tap functional beverage demand
UK functional beverage brand WaterJunkie has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new range of mushroom-infused sparkling drinks.
Heineken completes Fifco deal, tightening grip on Central America’s beverage market
Heineken has completed its acquisition of Costa Rica’s Fifco, strengthening its grip on Central America as brewers seek growth beyond Western markets.
Cawston Press launches flavoured sparkling water range
Cawston Press has entered the flavoured sparkling water category with the launch of a new two-strong range made with real pressed fruit juice and sparkling water.
Laird Superfood expands into dairy with whey-based RTD Protein Coffee
Laird Superfood, a functional coffee and superfood brand, has launched Protein Coffee with real whey protein, marking its first foray into dairy-based products.
Cawston Press moves into no-alcohol beer with acquisition of Loah
British soft drinks maker Cawston Press has entered the fast-growing no- and low-alcohol drinks market with the acquisition of Loah.
Planet Oat expands into zero-sugar oat milk coffee creamers
Planet Oat, HP Hood’s US oat milk brand, has entered the zero-sugar creamer market, launching what it says are the category’s first oat-based creamers with no sugar.
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