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The shortlist for the 2026 World Beverage Innovation Awards has been announced, marking the next stage of FoodBev Media’s annual programme celebrating innovation across the international beverage industry.

Green Rise Foods is set to be acquired by Pereira Verde.

According to reporting from The Times, UK nut butter and snacking brand Pip & Nut is exploring a sale that could value the business at up to £100 million.

Kallø has expanded its organic broth portfolio with the launch of a new Tomato & Beef flavour.

Finnish insect protein company Volare has announced the completion of its first industrial-scale factory, alongside raising €7.1 million in new capital.

Graham’s Family Dairy has expanded its cottage cheese range.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather views on the role of bio-based plastics in packaging policy across the EU.

Nurishment has expanded its range of nutritionally enriched milk drinks.

ADM has expanded its partnership with Concern Worldwide US to support 17,500 smallholder farmers in Kenya.

Müller UK & Ireland and Myprotein have expanded their partnership with the launch of a new range of single-serve high-protein yogurts.