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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, 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.

Purity Soft Drinks will expand Juice Burst product line with the introduction of a new flavour variant, Tropical Sour, aimed at capitalising on the growing trend for sour flavours among younger consumers.

Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland (SBF GB&I) has made an investment of £920,000 over the next five years to enhance the resilience of blackcurrant varieties through a collaboration with the James Hutton Institute.

In time for summer, General Mills' brand Progresso has introduced a new line of BBQ-inspired soups aimed at transforming traditional cookout flavours into convenient, ready-to-eat meals.

Mars has launched new products under its Ben's Original brand, aimed at enhancing convenience and nutrition for busy consumers in Canada and the US.

Sweet Freedom has unveiled its new limited-edition Pistachio Syrup, responding to a notable surge in consumer interest in pistachio-flavoured products.

Little Moons, a player in the frozen and chilled snack segment, has added a new flavour – Brown Butter Caramel – to its portfolio of mochi ice cream.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts has unveiled a new limited-edition flavour of Müller Rice, developed in collaboration with England international footballer Declan Rice.