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British soft drinks maker Cawston Press has entered the fast-growing no- and low-alcohol drinks market with the acquisition of Loah.

Tetra Pak says will invest €60 million in a new pilot plant in Sweden to accelerate the development of paper-based barrier technology for aseptic cartons

Coco5, the coconut water brand backed by professional athletes, including basketball players Devin Booker and Charles Barkley, has closed a $10 million funding round as it looks to broaden its footprint beyond the traditional sports drink aisle.

Planet Oat, HP Hood’s US oat milk brand, has entered the zero-sugar creamer market, launching what it says are the category’s first oat-based creamers with no sugar.

The Swiss giant has invited first-round bids for the water unit, valued at around €5 billion, according to sources, with Rothschild advising on the transaction.

William Grand, CEO of NutriFusion, argues it’s time to shift the spotlight back to whole fruit – and why doing so could deliver both healthier consumers and stronger commercial returns.

Twinings has expanded its ready-to-drink Sparkling Tea portfolio with the launch of a new peach-flavoured variant.

Lactalis and Bioiberica launch Puleva Vita Calcio Colágeno, Spain’s first milk drink with native type II collagen for functional dairy innovation.

Mermaid Gin has tapped former Moët Hennessy USA chief Jim Clerkin as CEO, aiming to accelerate the British premium gin brand’s growth in the US market.

Evan Quinn, chief executive officer and co-founder of Hiyo, explores how beverage brands can ensure continued success through Dry January and beyond.

Boston Beer is expanding its presence in Canada’s regulated cannabis drinks market with the launch of a rosin-infused blueberry chamomile iced tea

Allen says he will be concentrating on his newly expanded executive role at Hilton Food Group, where he has moved from non-executive chair to executive chair.