Fanta launches new flavour for the UK market
Coca-Cola-owned soft drink brand Fanta is set to launch a new flavour to complement its existing UK portfolio.
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Vimto unveils fan’s edition drink to boost impulse buys
The drinks company has unveiled plans to launch a new limited-edition Vimto range this spring, co-created with the soft drink’s fans.
What’s next for plant-based functional beverages?
The plant-based beverage market has come a long way in just a few years. What began as a category largely focused on catering for dairy avoiders and protein seekers has matured into something far more nuanced, writes Linnaea Peterse, dairy food category...
Scottish brewery seeks £250K to boost expansion
Loch Lomond Brewery has launched a new crowdfunding campaign on CrowdCube in a bid to support the next stage of its expansion.
Why can’t Coca-Cola sell Costa?
Experts have their say on why Coke is struggling to shift a jewel of UK hospitality.
Brewdog put up for sale amid financial woes
Popular Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog has been put up for sale, with advisers called in last week to help find potential buyers.
PepsiCo to move into new £850M UK head office
PepsiCo’s UK branch has moved hundreds of head office staff into a new £850 million town centre office development.
What’s driving Finsbury’s bento cake push?
Last month saw Finsbury Food Group release its cake-only bento box – inspired by South Korean bento cakes which have gained traction thanks to their visual appeal on social media.
Carlsberg results bolstered by Britvic
Carlsberg has reported strong growth in its 2025 financial statement, driven by the acquisition of Britvic.
AG Barr snaps up Fentimans and Frobishers for £51M
The IRN-BRU manufacturer has acquired soft drinks and mixers brand, Fentimans, alongside Frobishers Juices Ltd, the premium natural fruit juices and soft drinks brand.
Diageo completes sale of its coffee-cream liqueur brand
Last year saw the international drinks company agreeing the sale of Sheridan’s to Casa Redondo for an undisclosed sum.
Twinings expands sparkling tea range with new peach flavour
Tea giant Twinings has unveiled a new addition to its Sparkling Tea Range, with Revive – Peach hitting shelves from today.
Monster Energy adds new ‘Viking Berry’ flavour to its ‘Juiced’ line-up
Energy drink brand Monster is ‘juicing up’ its offering with the launch of its new ‘Viking Berry’ flavour
Beyond Meat ventures into drinks market with high-protein range
Plant-based meat alternatives brand Beyond Meat is expanding into the drinks market with the launch of a protein beverage line in the US.
AG Barr chairman leaves for Hilton Foods CEO role
AG Barr’s non-executive chairman and director Mark Allen has left the Scottish beverage giant to focus on righting the Hilton Foods ship.
YouTuber claims to have ‘discovered’ Coca-Cola’s secret formula after painstaking research
Science YouTuber Labcoatz claims to have ‘perfectly’ reformulated the secret Coca-Cola recipe after a year of testing.
Heineken boss to depart
The drinks giant CEO is set to leave Heineken following a “challenging quarter”.
Devon drinks producer names new MD
Premium beverage producer LBW Drinks Ltd has appointed a new managing director following James Lambert’s departure.
Budweiser owner reacquires 49.9% stake in its US metal container plants for $3BN
Drinks giant AB InBev has exercised its right to repurchase a minority stake in the plants from a consortium of institutional investors.
Small Beer co-founder: Pioneering a category, not just a product
In Food Manufacture’s latest podcast, Bethan Grylls is joined by Felix James, the co-founder of Small Beer - a brewery leading the way in mid-strength beer production.
Campari Group sells Italian liqueur brands for £88m
Campari Group has agreed to sell its Italian liqueur brands Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras to Illva Saronno, the owner of Disaronno and Tia Maria, for €100m (£88m).
Hey Rachel, leave our milkshakes alone!
Following the expansion of the ‘sugar tax’ announced in the Budget, Mike Bagshaw, owner and founder of specialist flavour house I.T.S., argues that government needs to put more focus onto technology providers and their impact on health - and give the...
Drinks manufacturer Hydrate saved from administration
A total of 30 jobs have been saved following Sky Drinks Group’s acquisition of Hydrate Drinks Group which fell into administration.
Sussex craft brewery set to double in size
Three Acre Brewery in Sussex is set to double in size to cope with increasing demand for its craft ale.
Bubble Panda plans for expansion after major production upscale
Bubble Panda, the Manchester-based DIY bubble tea kit manufacturer, is set for international expansion after working with the government-funded Made Smarter North West adoption programme.
Coca-Cola announces new CEO
James Quincy will be stepping down as chief executive officer for the global beverage giant after nine years at the helm.
Fairtrade tea retailers and brands head to No.10 as they urge UK for HREDD legislation
Fairtrade tea producers descended upon Number 10 Downing Street earlier this week calling for urgent action to make the tea industry fairer for its growers.
PepsiCo Inc to streamline product offering in US
PepsiCo Inc is set to overhaul its product portfolio, cut prices and streamline its offerings to accelerate growth.
Strike action at Diageo Belfast Brewery after rejected pay offer
The dispute at the Diageo Belfast Brewery is back on after workers rejected the latest pay offer.
Inside the Coca-Cola Edmonton factory
After half a century of producing millions of litres of beverages for customers across the country, we hear from Katie Hutt, GB manufacturing director at CCEP on what makes the site unique - from pioneering accessibility initiatives to nuturing early...
Strike action suspended at Diageo Belfast Brewery
Strike action at Diageo in Belfast has been suspended following an improved pay offer, the trades union Unite has revealed.
Maison Cointreau unveils Margarita RTDs for the festive season
Maison Cointreau has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Cointreau Cocktail Twists, a new range of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.
Keystone Brewing Group refutes administration rumours
Keystone Brewing Group has denied rumours suggesting that it has gone into administration.
Curious Brewery gets £100K investment
Sunrise Beverages has invested £100,000 to enhance production capabilities at Curious Brewery, in Ashford, Kent.
Juice tops supplements and fruit for vitamin C intake, finds new study
A daily glass of pure juice is the most effective way to ensure consumers get enough vitamin C in their diets, new research suggests.
Diageo reassures customers over Christmas Guinness supply in wake of strike action
Diageo has said there will be no disruption in the supply of Guinness and Guinness 0.0 over the Christmas period despite claims by union Unite.
Scottish brewery names new head brewer as it gets set for big tourism boost
Charlotte Cook has been appointed as the new head brewer at £7.5 million distillery and brewery, Uile-bheist, on the banks the famous River Ness in Scotland.
Exhausted and overburdened: Industry reacts to sugar tax expansion
With the UK Government confirming a further crackdown on sugary soft drinks, including extending its scope to cover sugary milk-based and plant-based products, we look at the impact this is set to have and how the industry is feeling.
Soft Drinks Levy set to get tougher
The Government has unveiled plans to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) to help tackle obesity.
Tenzing founder: ‘We’re fighting pure habit and availability’
This month’s Food Manufacture Podcast featured Huib van Bockel, the founder of natural energy drink brand Tenzing.
M&S alcoholic drinks lead appointed as WSTA chair
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has announced Caroline Thompson-Hill, head of beers, wines and spirits at Marks & Spencer, as its new chair.
Nestlé invests £28M to boost coffee sachet business
Nestlé is investing £28 million in its Dalston factory in Cumbria, to boost efficiencies in its instant sachet coffee business.
New CFO for Nichols
Soft drinks group Nichols has appointed Matthew Rothwell as its chief financial officer and company secretary.
RTD canned wine start-up Vinca eyes expansion with Kingsland Drinks
The strategic partnership comes as Vinca sees growing demand for its canned organic wines.
Who is ‘Drastic Dave’ and can he turn the tide for Diageo?
Ex-Tesco CEO Sir David Lewis - AKA Drastic Dave - has been named as Diageo’s new group CEO following a turbulent few years for the drinks giant.
Heineken lowers Foster’s ABV
Heineken UK has announced it will brew its Foster’s Lager with a reduced ABV in line with shifting drinking habits.
Diageo names former Tesco boss as new CEO
The former group CEO of Tesco, Sir David Lewis, has taken over the top job at drinks giant Diageo.
Small distilleries demand parity in duty costs
Craft distillers have called for support from the Government in the Autumn Budget.
MGP Ingredients unveils new appointments to leadership team
MGP Ingredients, the branded, distilled spirits and food ingredient company, has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team to help drive strategic growth.
Alcohol pricing makes ‘significant contribution’ to inflation
The price of alcohol made a significant contribution to inflation during 2025, research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has found.