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NewsWales risks delaying DRS rollout after administrator rejected
The Senedd has dissolved ahead of elections on 7 May, meaning no DMO can be appointed until after the next government takes office.
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NewsRebel Kitchen owner Nurture Brands sells juice factory to The Juice Smith
Nurture Brands has sold its juice factory to The Juice Smith as the group focuses on its best-selling coconut water brand Rebel Kitchen and Emily seaweed crisps
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches ‘dessert-inspired’ Raspberry Cheesecake hot chocolate
The limited-edition Velvetiser line blends chocolate with raspberry, yoghurt and mascarpone to ‘to deliver an authentic cheesecake flavour’
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NewsDrinks brands pull sponsorship of Wireless Festival over Kanye West booking
It follows a series of antisemitic remarks made by West in recent years
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Comment & OpinionBeyond voluntary reformulation: how change really happens
A more nuanced understanding of food reformulation is better for public health, says Dr Kawther Hashem, head of research and impact at Action on Salt & Sugar
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NewsJ2O unveils posh sparkling duo to target non-drinkers
The range has launched across grocery and convenience in both single cans and multipacks
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NewsVolvic enters functional water category with Vitamin+ range
The new range combines Volvic’s mineral water with added magnesium and B and C vitamins
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NewsTropicana taps functional trend with Hydrate + launch
Tropicana has sought to diversify its portfolio in recent years amid evolving consumer trends and the soaring price of fruit juice
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News‘Significant strategic progress’ at AG Barr as profits and revenues up
AG Barr CEO Euan Sutherland has praised the company’s ‘year of significant strategic progress’
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NewsNestlé unveils Inspired by Buxton Peak functional soft drink brand
The lineup consists of a trio of flavoured waters with added vitamins and minerals
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NewsMoju sales boom amid growing functional foods trend
Moju remains the category leader for juice shots, with market share of over 35%
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WebinarsDelivering DRS in 2027: Navigating the risks and rewards for c-stores
Retailers have just 18 months to prepare for the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme – and the clock is ticking. Join industry experts to learn from Ireland’s DRS rollout as they tackle the practical challenges facing c-stores, from choosing the right reverse vending machine to turning DRS into a customer loyalty opportunity.
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NewsEnsus gets £100m government bailout to restart CO2 gas production
The move was designed to ‘safeguard’ supply of the gas – a critical feedstock for the food sector – amid the Iran conflict, the government said
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NewsNPM consultation: industry and health groups react
The DHSC published a consultation yesterday on the new nutrient profiling model (NPM), to run until June
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NewsPerfectTed extends RTD Matcha Latte range with Blueberry and Original flavours
The new duo has landed in Whole Foods Market
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NewsBottlegreen splashes £3m on NPD and brand refresh
The SHS Group-owned brand has unveiled a spree of innovation hitting stores this spring
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NewsCoca‑Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine relaunched in ‘sophisticated’ black can
To support the relaunch, CCEP has partnered with the upcoming 007 First Light video game for an on-pack promotion
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NewsLipton eyes Gen Z shoppers with cold brew teabag range
The NPD presented “a significant opportunity for retailers to capitalise on evolving consumer habits”, Lipton Teas & Infusions said.
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NewsSoft Drinks Industry Levy expansion to have ‘extremely small’ impact, IFS warns
Changes would reduce the average per-person calorie intake by just 0.3 kcal per day, according to the IFS
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Category ReportThree quarters of drinkers say alcohol-free beer is too pricey
After years of consistent growth, low & no beer and cider is now worth just shy of £260m. But that’s, well, small beer compared with the £5.7bn alcoholic beer and cider category [NIQ]