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Heineken’s ‘Social Off Socials’ campaign encourages screen-free socialising
Heineken’s new global campaign calls time on excessive screen use, encouraging people to rediscover the joy of face-to-face connection.
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FDA announces plan to phase out synthetic food dyes
The FDA has announced it will phase out synthetic food dyes—including Red 40 and Yellow 5—by 2026, marking a major shift toward natural additives.
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Carlsberg launches limited edition fully renewable ‘Electric Beer’
Carlsberg Sverige marks sustainability milestone with expanded electric freight partnership and launch of new fully renewable non-alcoholic beer.
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Nestlé launches new protein drinks to support GLP-1 weight loss medication users
Nestlé unveils science-backed protein beverages to help manage hunger, support muscle health and aid weight loss for GLP-1 users.
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PepsiCo expands FareShare partnership to tackle food waste and boost UK employability
PepsiCo has announced a major expansion of its partnership with FareShare, funding two key programmes in 2025 aimed at reducing food waste and helping over 600 people in Leicestershire find employment opportunities. The £210,000 grant will build on seven years of impactful collaboration.
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Arla Foods and DMK Group merger to create Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge, creating the largest dairy cooperative in Europe. With a combined revenue of €19 billion, the merger will strengthen dairy production and innovation, benefiting over 12,000 farmers and consumers worldwide.
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German health brand More Nutrition enters UK market
More Nutrition, a leading German healthy lifestyle brand, has entered the UK market, introducing a bestselling range of protein snacks, iced coffees, collagen and functional food products.
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PepsiCo names new CMO as it expands functional beverage strategy
PepsiCo has named Mark Kirkham as its new US beverages CMO, signalling a stronger focus on functional drinks. With the recent acquisition of prebiotic soda brand Poppi, PepsiCo is doubling down on health-driven beverages to compete in the evolving soft drinks market.
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The journey to truly sustainable packaging with Lignoo
In Part 2 of this month’s Ingredients for Change, we speak with Katerina Mouliadou, founder of Lignoo, about the importance of sustainable packaging, enhancing consumer transparency, and overcoming the challenges of creating truly eco-friendly water bottles.
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Coca-Cola recalls over 10,000 cans due to contamination concerns
Coca-Cola has recalled over 10,000 cans of its Original Coca-Cola due to plastic contamination. The FDA has classified it as a Class II recall, advising consumers to check batch numbers and avoid affected products.
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Carlsberg Sverige leads circular economy push by turning beer dredge into food
Carlsberg Sverige is joining forces with key Swedish industry players to pioneer circular economy innovation, transforming beer dredge into food.
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UK food strategy board launched to drive public health and food system reform
A new UK Food Strategy Advisory Board has been launched to drive food policy reform, improve public health, and strengthen the food system through industry and government collaboration
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UK’s “fastest growing beer trend since craft” sees 250 percent surge
Fruit-led brews are taking over the UK beer market, with Tesco reporting a 250 percent sales increase as demand for lighter, refreshing styles soars.
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US-EU trade war escalates: Trump threatens 200 percent tariffs on EU alcohol
President Trump threatens 200 percent tariffs on EU alcohol, escalating a US-EU trade battle that could disrupt global beverage markets.
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Estrella Galicia expands UK presence with new subsidiary
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Estrella Galicia has established a UK subsidiary following strong sales growth, aiming to enhance distribution and customer engagement in the British market.
