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Olipop debuts functional ginger ale
US functional beverages brand Olipop has announced the addition of a ‘healthy ginger ale’ product to its portfolio.
PepsiCo Beverages North America opens Idaho distribution facility
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of its new distribution facility in Boise,...
Britvic to invest £22.5m in sixth UK bottling line
Soft drinks manufacturer, Britvic, is investing £22.5m into its sixth bottling line at its Beckon, East London, UK factory, creating 18 new jobs.
Monster to cut some products from Bang Energy portfolio
Monster Beverage has said it will cut some products from its recently acquired energy drink brand, Bang Energy, which it purchased for approx. $362m.
Monster completes Bang Energy acquisition
Monster Beverage Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Blast Asset Acquisition LLC, has completed its acquisition of Bang Energy owner Vital Pharmaceuticals.
CCEP intends to acquire Coca-Cola Philippines in $1.8bn deal
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines (CCBPI) from the Coca-Cola Company.
Coca-Cola reports 6% increase in net revenue in Q2
The Coca-Cola Company has reported a 6% rise in second-quarter net revenue to $12bn, surpassing analyst estimates.
Britvic announces acquisition of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee
Beverage giant Britvic has announced the acquisition of UK-based ready-to-drink iced coffee brand Jimmy’s Iced Coffee.
Britvic and Carlsberg sign power purchase agreements
This week, beverage giants Britvic and Carlsberg both announced they had entered into renewable power purchase agreements.
Fentimans unveils raspberry-infused lemonade
Botanical beverages maker Fentimans is adding a raspberry-infused lemonade to its soft drinks portfolio in the UK.
AG Barr’s Boost brand in trademark battle with Britvic’s Robinsons
AG Barr’s beverage brand Boost has accused Britvic of passing off its trademark with Robinsons’ newly launched functional squash range.
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