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News
Nestlé job cuts plan welcomed by investors
Nestlé’s plan to cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years may do little for staff morale, but was heartily welcomed by investors
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Webinars
Delivering 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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Au Vodka extends into alcohol-free with 0% abv Blue Raspberry
The carbonated soft drink was ’perfect for both parties or chilled nights in,’ according to Au
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Pepsi follows Doritos with limited-edition gingerbread cola launch
The launch will be supported by in-store activation and sampling
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CCEP 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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Trip extends into functional hydration with magnesium and electrolyte powder
The blend contains electrolytes from Himalayan pink salt and coconut water extract
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Princes Group confirms intention to float in London
Liverpool-headquartered Princes Group has this morning confirmed its intention to float on the main market of the London Stock Exchange
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Comment & Opinion
Changing the soft drinks sugar levy is a meaningless move
Shifting the landscape like this gives producers no certainty or confidence whatsoever, says Elise Seibold, chief operating officer at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
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News
Tropicana ‘on the right path’ for growth after trimming portfolio
Tropicana Brands Group is ‘on the right path for future growth’ after a tough 2024 spent cleaning up its portfolio, navigating delistings and handling rocketing orange juice costs
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News
Carlsberg Britvic invests another £20m in expansion at Rugby factory
The move will create 34 new jobs and bring total investment in the site over the past five years to more than £60m
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Plenish and Moju add new juice shots as category competition heats up
The juice shots segment will be worth £115m in retail sales value by 2027, according to NIQ forecasts
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Red Bull slowdown continues despite field sales investment uplift
Revenue growth also slowed from last year but remained in double digits
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Dash sales sparkle amid growth at home and abroad
Growth came across Dash’s omnichannel sales mix, co-founder Alex Wright noted
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Drip Water reuses bottles from defunct Almighty Water brand
The move had prevented 80,000 bottles from going to waste, Drip said
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Coca-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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Irn-Bru apes Red Bull with limited-edition Winter Bru
The NPD would be backed by PR and influencer activations to boost engagement, Irn-Bru said
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PerfectTed secures blockbuster valuation in seven-figure VC investment round
PerfectTed has secured a seven-figure venture capital investment at a blockbuster valuation
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Avallen Solutions to launch software-based sustainability platform for drinks brands
Avallen Solutions is seeking 20 SME drinks producers across all categories to test a beta version of the software
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UK export volumes rebound, according to FDF, but more work needed to seize opportunities
Year-on-year export volumes rose by 7.2% from January to June, with produce sold to more than 200 countries
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Wales applies to World Trade Organization to launch deposit return scheme with glass
Documents filed last week set out the Welsh government proposals to include bottles and cans made from plastic, steel, aluminium and glass