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Belvoir Farm targets summer demand with alcohol-free Hugo Spritz launch
Belvoir Farm is expanding its alcohol-free mocktail range with the launch of a ready-to-drink Hugo Spritz.
Talking Rain launches Sparkling Ice Caffeine ‘Soda Shoppe’ line inspired by classic fountain drinks
Talking Rain Beverage Company has expanded its Sparkling Ice portfolio with a new Sparkling Ice Caffeine Soda Shoppe collection.
Coca-Cola İçecek appoints Ahmet Kürşad Ertin as CEO
Coca-Cola İçecek has announced a leadership transition that will see current chief operating officer, Ahmet Kürşad Ertin, assume the role of chief executive officer from 1 July 2026.
Health-Ade introduces new strawberry mango chilli kombucha
Health-Ade is launching a limited-edition kombucha flavour, strawberry mango chilli, as part of its spring line-up.
PepsiCo-backed Poppi enters UK in test of ‘modern soda’ demand
PepsiCo-owned Poppi will launch five new flavours in the UK, its first global rollout since the $1.95bn deal, testing US-style modern soda demand.
Capri Sun revives Moon Punch with new limited ‘Blood Moon’ edition
Capri Sun is introducing a new limited-edition product, Blood Moon Punch, to the US market this month, building on last year’s Moon Punch launch.
Keurig Dr Pepper updates financing plan for JDE Peet’s acquisition
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced updated financing plans and transaction timelines for its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its separation into two independent companies.
CO2Sustain unifies beverage production technologies into new single solution
Beverage production technology provider CO2Sustain has merged its two flagship solutions, CO2Sustain and TasteMod2, into a single, next-generation product.
Primo Brands launches solar array at Maine bottling facility
Primo Brands has energised a 13-megawatt DC on-site solar project at its Poland Spring bottling facility in Hollis, Maine, in partnership with Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex.
Nestlé’s Sanpellegrino moves into functional soda with vitamin-fortified launch
Sanpellegrino is entering the fast-growing functional soda segment with a new line positioned around low calories, zero added sugar and added micronutrients.
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling invests $102.9m in Brampton expansion to boost can capacity
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling has announced a CAD 141 million (approx. $102.9 million) investment to expand its manufacturing and distribution facility in Brampton, Ontario.
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