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Mead specialist Hive Mind has entered the soft drinks category with the launch of four new ‘Honeyade’ canned beverage products.

Refresco has announced an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann Holding (TKV), a Norwegian producer of soft drinks and bottled water.

Keurig Dr Pepper’s 7Up brand has debuted several new flavour innovations as part of its new global brand platform, ‘Super Duper Refresher’.

Carlsberg Britvic has debuted 7Up Pink Lemonade, a zero-sugar variant aimed at enhancing the brand's portfolio amid increasing consumer demand for new beverage options in the flavoured carbonates category.

Devon-based craft drinks producer, Luscombe, is launching a new flavour this summer: Mango & Peach Crush.

Premium British iced tea brand Harry Brompton’s has secured £2 million in growth capital from private investment office Traditum, fuelling its expansion across the UK and international markets.

Functional beverage company Xoxo Soda has closed a £4 million investment round and announced its first national retail listings in the UK.

London Essence has announced the launch of a Crisp Apple-flavoured crafted soda into retail and hospitality venues.

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes has expanded its Lemonade + Teas Concentrates collection with two new flavours: sugar-free watermelon lemonade and sugar-free peach tea.