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Analysis & FeaturesNPD rolling out at The UK Food & Drink Shows 2026
Just a few examples of products buyers will be able to see at the event in Birmingham
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Analysis & FeaturesThe two new features spotlighting innovation at the UK Food & Drink Shows
The Taste the Future competition and a dedicated area called Spotlight on Future Foods will highlight innovation with wellbeing and sustainability at its core
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NewsCCEP in leadership shuffle as Stephen Moorhouse promoted
An Vermeulen takes the reins as GM having spent 25 years with CCEP in a number of leadership roles
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NewsIrn-Bru adds ‘nostalgic’ ice cream flavour to core range
The NPD will sit under Irn-Bru’s recently rebadged sugar-free range Irn-Bru Zero
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NewsLiving Things lands investment from European spring water supplier Spadel Group
Neither party disclosed the amount invested by Spadel Group, or the size of its ticket
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NewsWinners of 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards revealed
Expert judges have this year given 94 products the coveted Gold award and recognised them as standout products driving excellence, innovation and growth
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NewsBoost founder Simon Gray launches budget-friendly functional soft drink
Cans in Apple & Elderflower, Black Cherry and Mango & Passionfruit will roll out from 30 March
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NewsVimto maker Nichols lifts profits after shift to new asset-light model
Vimto scored its highest-ever retail sales value in the year of £129.1m as it launched new products and gained market share across squash, energy drinks and RTD subcategories
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NewsFunctional soft drinks outshone low & no-alcohol in Dry January, data shows
Across cola, flavoured carbonates, lemonade, sports and energy, functional variants grew by 28.5% to £11.3m in January,
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NewsPlenish rolls out ingredient-led rebrand and ‘biggest ever’ campaign
It comes with Plenish having outpaced broader category growth in juice shots
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Category ReportThe big dairy drink shake-up: trends in dairy drinks 2026
Dairy drinks makers are facing both the sugar tax and the rise of GLP-1 drugs. What are the challenges – and the opportunities?
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NewsPowerade eyes ‘Plus’ functional line extension
It is unclear which added functional benefits Powerade would seek to add under a ‘Powerade Plus’ line extension
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NewsDRS: Wales urged to appoint DMO fast or face border chaos
Trade bodies warned that without the swift appointment of an administrator, the chances of a UK-wide DRS rollout going ahead as planned were slim
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NewsDot Dot Bubble Tea ready to take east Asian drink mainstream with JamJar backing
Founder Yan Ying, who appeared on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den last year, created the UK’s first ready-to-drink bubble tea when she launched the business in 2023
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NewsPoppi ditches prebiotic claim for UK soda launch
Poppi’s sodas contain 3g of fibre per can, well below the 12g specified in the specific authorised claim on the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register
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NewsRibena adds zero added sugar Summer Fruits NPD
The flavour joins a Ribena lineup that includes Blackcurrant, Strawberry and Pineapple & Passion Fruit
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WebinarsFuture of soft drinks: Unlocking the next decade of growth
With volumes under pressure, how do retailers and suppliers turn soft drinks innovation into lasting growth? Our panel of experts from Tesco, Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners GB, Kantar and the British Soft Drinks Association reveal all.
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Comment & OpinionThe EPR effect: how a ‘hidden tax’ is transforming drinks marketing
With such fundamental changes as EPR, brands must reconsider how to present their products, says Mark Dodds, chair of the CIM Food, Drink, and Agriculture Group
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NewsVital Drinks scores £1m to back Harry Kane push ahead of World Cup
The functional drinks challenger will use the money to support further retail expansion after winning listings in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Ocado, as well as expanding into foodservice through Brakes
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NewsGut health soda brand Poppi to make UK debut
The sodas are low in sugar and calories, made with real fruit juice and contain added prebiotics