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German soft drinks industry criticises plans to accelerate sugar tax implementation
Germany's soft drinks industry has criticised proposals to introduce a sugar tax on beverages from 2027.
Varun Beverages expands East Africa footprint with $32m Kenya beverage business acquisition
Varun Beverages Limited, one of PepsiCo's franchise bottlers, is strengthening its presence in East Africa through the acquisition of Devyani Food Industries
From elderberry to apples: SMI solutions for Holderhof Produkte
Holderhof Produkte, a leading Swiss food company specialising in fruit juice production, continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies.
Huel expands Daily Greens RTD line-up with new flavour varieties
Huel has expanded its range of ready-to-drink Daily Greens carbonated beverages with two new flavour additions, Strawberry Lemonade and Pink Grapefruit.
Jennifer Mann to step down as Coca-Cola North America president
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will step down as executive vice president and president of its North America Operating Unit.
Tango adds Strawberry variant to core soft drinks portfolio
Tango is expanding its permanent soft drinks range with the launch of Tango Strawberry, as the brand looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for strawberry-flavoured carbonates.
Six Continents Index ranks Europe highest in global energy drink assessment
Six Continents Index has released what it describes as the first global comparative assessment of energy drinks across all six inhabited continents.
Gorgie adds Rocket Pop Protein flavour to energy drink range
US energy drink brand Gorgie has launched Rocket Pop Protein, a new summer-inspired flavour designed to evoke the taste of the classic red, white and blue ice lolly.
JAB completes exit from Keurig Dr Pepper with sale of remaining 4.3% stake
JAB BevCo, a subsidiary of investment firm JAB Holding Company, has sold its remaining 4.3% stake in Keurig Dr Pepper.
I.T.S introduces natural flavours for creamy RTD beverages
I.T.S has introduced a new range of natural flavour solutions to support the development of creamy-flavoured and dessert-inspired cold beverages, such as cream sodas.
Ryl Tea secures $20m Series C as ‘modern tea’ category gains momentum
The Ryl Company, maker of the rapidly growing ready-to-drink iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has closed a $20 million Series C financing round.
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