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PepsiCo announces leadership changes to accelerate growth and integration
PepsiCo has unveiled a series of senior leadership and organisational changes aimed at strengthening its global commercial capabilities, accelerating integration across its North America businesses and advancing its long-term growth strategy.
Daily Dose launches limited-edition apple juice using surplus fruit from Waitrose’s Leckford Estate
British cold-pressed juice brand Daily Dose has launched a limited-edition Apple Juice made using surplus apples from the Waitrose Farm, the Leckford Estate in Hampshire. The 900ml bottle will be available in Waitrose stores across the UK from 17 December, with an RRP of £3.50, for a limited time only. The collaboration was developed in response to a bumper 2025 apple harvest at the Leckford Estate. Hot weather and low rainfall resulted in smaller fruit that risked going to waste despite...
Celsius expands UK&I range with four new flavours
Energy drink brand Celsius will launch four new fruit-flavoured, zero sugar variants in the UK and Ireland from January 2026.
C4 Energy expands into energy shot market with new product
C4 Energy has entered the energy shot category with the launch of C4 Performance Energy Shots, a compact format designed to provide a quick source of caffeine.
Empress 1908 enters non-alcoholic spirits segment with 0.0 Indigo
Empress 1908 Gin is expanding into the fast-growing non-alcoholic spirits category with the launch of Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo, the brand’s first alcohol free expression.
Momo and Natoora launch exclusive Green Mandarin Kombucha
Momo Kombucha, a producer of fermented beverages, has partnered with UK-based speciality produce supplier Natoora to introduce Carmelo’s Green Mandarin Kombucha.
Unwell Hydration rebrands as Unwell Beverages, debuts functional energy drink line
Unwell Hydration has rebranded as Unwell Beverages to mark its move into a broader portfolio of functional, better-for-you drinks.
Tetra Pak unveils 'world's first' paper-based barrier for juice packaging
The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200ml Slim Leaf carton is constructed with up to 80% paper, achieving a 92% renewable content when combined with plant-based polymers.
Proof Drinks adds Artisan Drinks Company to portfolio
Proof Drinks has strengthened its growing drinks portfolio with the addition of The Artisan Drinks Company.
Lee Li invests $533m in Ontario's beverage manufacturing sector, creating 275 jobs
The investment aims to deliver comprehensive co-manufacturing and warehousing solutions for both multinational brands and local retailers.
Sweet solutions: Cutting sugar, not corners in chocolate and confectionery production
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.
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