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Yakult UK & Ireland has named Shinji Yamaguchi as its new managing director, succeeding Hiroaki Yoshimura.

Living Things is expanding its functional soft drinks portfolio with the launch of Cherry & Lime flavour.

Bansk Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in So Good So You for an undisclosed sum.

Javvy Coffee is extending its reach beyond coffee with the launch of Clear Protein Refreshers, a new ready-to-mix functional beverage.

The Source Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Spadel Group, has announced an investment in UK-based beverage brand Living Things.

US-based coffee and functional nutrition brand Bulletproof has unveiled a ‘first-of-its-kind’ innovation: Coffee + Creatine.

PepsiCo-owned Poppi will launch five new flavours in the UK, its first global rollout since the $1.95bn deal, testing US-style modern soda demand.

Innova/6 has announced the sale of its stake in Oshee to Mid Europa Partners.

Sanpellegrino is entering the fast-growing functional soda segment with a new line positioned around low calories, zero added sugar and added micronutrients.