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Uganda's coffee exports saw a a 35% increase in value from last financial year. Credit: Getty/Josh Poyser

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Uganda breaks coffee export record

By Bethan Grylls

The country has earned US$1.14bn in the financial year 2023/24, exporting a total of 6.13m bags, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority.

Synergy Flavours finds growing flavoured beer market driven by under 35s looking for taste, refreshment and variety. Credit: Getty/Ridofranz

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Flavoured beer sees double digit growth

By Bethan Grylls

Between 2018-2022, flavour beer launches grew by a CAGR of 28%, according to an assessment of the market by Synergy Flavours.

The Little Shot Shop kicked off the Plenish campaign, with the London pop-up on Portobello Road staffed exclusively by kids. Credit: Plenish

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British kids outsmart their elders on nutrition

By Bethan Grylls

A nationwide poll of more than 2,000 adults and 1,000 children has revealed a major knowledge gap when it comes to nutrition - with one UK drinks brand ready to plug the gap.

June 2024 has seen an influx of new product development, including Kallø stocks, Asda-own wine, and a new comer to the UK.

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NPD launches: June 2024

By Bethan Grylls

From bright blue cola, to own-label budget canned wine, to cinnamon flavoured butter, we offer you a detailed summary of the UK's latest product launches.

Beer drinkers say they're willing to pay more for sustainably produced pint. Credit: Getty/The Good Brigade

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Sustainability credentials sway 61% of beer drinkers

By Bethan Grylls

A global survey has revealed that 83% of respondents are trying to reduce their carbon and water footprint, and are willing to pay more for their beer if it helps ease the planet’s global warming crisis.

Among the new launches are Quorn's new recipe for its cocktail sausages and Graze's themed boxes

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New investments and new innovations

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture rounds up the latest new product launches which includes a £10m investment from Highland Spring, pea protein peanut butter from Whole Earth, themed boxes from Graze, and more…

This World Water Day, CCEP's water lead Francesca O’Hanlon reflects on the company's progress and why action on water is a business imperative for all. Credit: CCEP + Getty/Jonathan Knowles

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Liquid assets: The need for business action on water

By Francesca O’Hanlon

The diamond-water paradox was a puzzle to the man that coined the term, economist Adam Smith. Although water is, unarguably, more valuable to humans, why do diamonds command a higher price?

What did the food and drink sector make of the Spring Budget 2024? Getty/stocknshares

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Food sector reacts to 2024 Spring Budget

By Bethan Grylls

Wednesday 6 March 2024 saw the UK Chancellor announcing the 2024 Spring Budget; while many welcomed the alcohol duty news, others were left disappointed at its lack of attention to small to medium businesses.

The brewery was acquired in May 2023. Credit: Getty / STasker

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Black Sheep Brewery CEO steps down

By William Dodds

Black Sheep Brewery has announced that its chief executive Charlene Lyons is stepping down to “pursue other interests”.

SOKO is a fruit juice manufacturer based in North Macedonia. Credit: Getty / Boarding1Now

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Increasing beverage production efficiency

By William Dodds

Watson-Marlow Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) has helped fruit juice manufacturer SOKO Gorica increase the efficiency of its production process by replacing a pump that failed to transfer highly viscous peach concentrate with Bredel 25 hose...