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Renee Leber, manager for food science and technical services at the Institute for Food Technologies explores innovative methods and ingredients to reduce sugar content in candy, chocolate and confections.

Activist investor Elliott Management Corp is reportedly on the verge of finalising a settlement with PepsiCo, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Celsius Holdings has made substantial progress in the integration of Alani Nu, as the company strengthens its position in the competitive energy drink market.

Nestlé is reportedly exploring the sale of its premium coffee chain, Blue Bottle Coffee, as part of a broader review initiated by new CEO Philipp Navratil.

Tesco has launched an exclusive Red Bull advent calendar, available in stores for one week only while stocks last.

Candy Can, the beverage brand known for transforming nostalgic sweets into fizzy, flavour-forward drinks, has unveiled two new sparkling flavours in partnership with iconic sour candy maker Toxic Waste.

The UK government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to include high-sugar milk-based drinks.

Functional, non-alcoholic spirits brand Aplós has raised $5 million to support rapid expansion across the fast-growing alcohol alternative market.

Lifestyle beverage brand Good Kynd has entered the UK drinks market with the country’s first ready-to-drink Iced Chai Latte featuring added prebiotic fibre.

Radnor Hills has introduced Radnor Hydrate, following last week’s launch of its carbonated drink range, Radnor Spring.

In the UK, oat milk brand Oatly has unveiled its latest offerings: a new range of ready-to-drink iced coffees designed for the growing grab-and-go market.

Aston Manor Cider Makers has unveiled Chance Clean Cider, the UK’s first standalone non-alcoholic cider brand, created to bring authentic craft cider to the low and no category.