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Coca-Cola appoints Luis Felipe Avellar as president of Africa operating unit
The Coca-Cola Company has announced the appointment of Luis Felipe Avellar as president of its Africa operating unit, effective September 1 2025.
Twinings unveils cold-water instant herbal tea line
British tea brand Twinings has launched Twinings Refreshers, marking its first foray into instant herbal tea designed to dissolve in cold water.
Opinion: Less healthy food – Savvy retailers are turning restrictions into healthy profits
James Nevard, head of qualitative research at Linney, explores how retailers are profiting despite the regulatory challenges surrounding popular foods that have been designated ‘less healthy’.
Coca-Cola FEMSA invests more than $110m into Mogi das Cruzes facility in São Paulo, Brazil
Coca-Cola FEMSA is investing more than BRL 600 million (approx. $110 million) into its production plant in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil.
PepsiCo faces US class action over price discrimination allegation
PepsiCo is facing a class action lawsuit over allegedly offering preferential pricing to some retailers, a violation of US anti-trust laws.
Frida teams up with OddFellows to launch limited-edition Breast Milk Ice Cream
Tapping into the growing trend of unconventional dairy products, Frida has officially launched its Breast Milk Ice Cream, a limited-edition flavour developed in collaboration with OddFellows Ice Cream Co.
Opinion: The sweet escape – Unpacking the buzz around next-gen sweeteners in modern F&B systems
Suchita Arya, Content Specialist at ChemBizR, looks at how producers can deliver a sugar-like experience without negatively impacting the taste and texture consumers love.
Generous Brands completes Health-Ade acquisition
Generous Brands, a player in the premium refrigerated beverage sector and a portfolio company of Butterfly Equity, has completed its acquisition of kombucha brand Health-Ade.
Olipop launches SpongeBob SquarePants Pineapple Paradise flavour
US-based prebiotic soda brand Olipop has unveiled its latest product, a limited-edition Pineapple Paradise flavour, to coincide with the upcoming release of the movie SpongeBob SquarePants: Search For SquarePants.
Monster Energy debuts zero-sugar grapefruit flavour to expand Ultra series
Monster Energy has launched its latest product, Monster Ultra Fantasy Ruby Red, a grapefruit-flavoured addition to its popular zero-sugar Ultra series.
Mott’s launches new Fruit Smoothie pouches
Mott’s, a brand under Keurig Dr Pepper, has introduced its first-ever line of Fruit Smoothie pouches, targeting the growing demand for convenient and nutritious snack options.
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