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

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

For beverage makers, a shift towards 'calm energy' shift represents a new frontier in functional innovation, as Jenna Zhang, founder of SipZen, explains.

Om Mushrooms, a US-based functional mushroom company, has secured a $6.5 million line of credit from JPalmer Collective.

The latest release contains 95mg of caffeine, 2,290mg of electrolytes – more than traditional sports drinks – and zero sugar.

Once confined to niche wellness routines and traditional medicine, functional mushroom drinks are rapidly gaining ground in the global beverage market.

Ready-to-drink brand Nolo has launched what it claims is the UK’s first decaf cold brew oat latte, combining speciality-grade taste with functional prebiotic benefits.

Momo Kombucha, a producer of fermented beverages, has partnered with UK-based speciality produce supplier Natoora to introduce Carmelo’s Green Mandarin Kombucha.

Premium soda brand Jamu has introduced a new flavour, Cucumber & Pineapple, marking the fourth addition to its all-natural beverage range.