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WebinarsDelivering DRS in 2027: How to get ahead and stay ahead
The launch of a Deposit Return Scheme in October 2027 represents a seismic shift in how we manage drinks packaging across the UK. In our upcoming webinar, industry experts will spell out exactly how suppliers and retailers should be gearing up for DRS so they don’t get left behind.
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NewsCCEP to trial UK startup’s ultra-efficient heat pump
Industrial process heat accounts for more than 20% of global CO2 emissions, HotGreen says, yet “has been historically overlooked by innovation”
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ProfilesMonster Energy’s Adam Mehegan on VHS, spiders and Milli Vanilli
‘When you work in a fast-growing sector like energy drinks it can often feel like the full potential for category growth isn’t being realised’
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NewsGail’s owner makes bid for Costa Coffee
Private equity powerhouse Bain has made a bid for Costa Coffee from Coca-Cola, the Financial Times has reported
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NewsCoca-Cola brings back Diet Cherry Coke in limited-edition launch
Multipacks of 24x330ml cans, 500ml bottles and two-litre bottles have gone on sale in Tesco
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NewsFewer bidders eye Costa Coffee as Wagamama owner backs down
It is understood Coca-Cola and its advisers had marked last week as the deadline for indicative offers
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Analysis & FeaturesAs a sale of Costa brews, why is it an attractive target for a private equity buyer?
A sale of Costa Coffee is on the cards and suitors have been named. Who else might be interested, and what are the growth opportunities?
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Promotional VideosWhat’s driving the rapid growth of energy drinks
Energy drinks are no longer a niche segement, they’re driving growth across soft drinks. Watch this video to discover how innovation and shifting shopper habits are reshaping their role in-store.
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NewsWagamama owner among potential bidders for Costa Coffee
The investment firm is said to have held early-stage talks with advisers to The Coca-Cola Company
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Comment & OpinionAs Coca-Cola mulls Costa Coffee sale, what's gone wrong?
Costa Coffee was acquired for £3.9bn from Whitbread in 2018 but it's not worked out for the soft drinks giant. Here's why
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NewsCoca-Cola eyes UK launch for ‘healthy’ Cappy Lemonade
In the US, Cappy juices are sold under the Minute Maid brand
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NewsCoca-Cola Europacific Partners downgrades revenue guidance but profit healthy
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has downgraded its revenue guidance for 2025 despite a “solid first half performance” that boosted reported operating profit by 19.4%
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NewsCoca-Cola appoints Africa boss as new lead in Europe
Luisa Ortega had done an ‘outstanding’ job in Africa, said Coca-Cola COO Henrique Braun
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Category ReportCocktails get their groove on: trends in RTDs & hard seltzers 2025
RTD brands are finding favour with revellers at music festivals. How are they working to also please shoppers?
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NewsCoca-Cola sees volumes fall amid price hikes
The business continued to see demand fall in North America, its biggest market, although demand elsewhere is helping to dampen the impact
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NewsCosta Coffee revamps RTD range to reverse sales freefall
Costa Coffee sales have suffered amid growing competition in the RTD coffee fixture
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Promotional VideosHow premiumisation is fueling the alcohol-ready-to-drink category
The alcohol ready-to-drink category is experiencing phenomenal growth, now worth £630m in the UK. In this video, we speak to industry experts to dig into the trends and consumer behaviours that are driving this category
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NewsInnocent names third UK&I managing director in just over a year
The new hire succeeds John Taylor, who is set to move on to a new role as GB franchise operations senior director at Coca-Cola
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NewsCoca-Cola rolls out convenience retailer giveaway in alcoholic RTD push
CCEP’s biggest competition to date aims to reward retailers that buy into its alcoholic RTD portfolio
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Category ReportEnergy hits new heights: trends in energy products 2025
As traditional energy drinks go from strength to strength, a new wave of challengers are broadening the sector’s horizons. How high can they climb?