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AG Barr buys Fentimans and Frobishers for £50m as it doubles down on premium soft drinks
British soft drinks maker AG Barr has agreed to acquire premium mixer brand Fentimans and juice producer Frobishers in deals worth more than £50 million.
ITS announces over £10m investment in major UK natural flavour manufacturing expansion
Independent flavour house ITS has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its UK operations with the development of one of the largest natural flavour manufacturing sites in the country.
UK mead producer Lyme Bay targets low-alcohol occasions with sparkling RTD range
UK mead producer Lyme Bay has launched two low-alcohol sparkling meads, repositioning the honey-based drink as an RTD-style option for lighter drinking.
Milliways raises $3m to accelerate US expansion of plastic-free chewing gum
Milliways, a UK-based plastic-free chewing gum brand, has secured $3m to expand its footprint in the US, underscoring growing investor confidence in sustainable, healthy confectionery.
UK functional drinks maker Sentia expands into alcohol-free cider
UK functional drinks maker Sentia Spirits is entering alcohol-free cider, targeting science-led innovation as consumers cut alcohol without losing social rituals.