USA: Danone launches muscle maintenance weight loss drink
Danone, the dairy giant, has announced the launch of a “first-of-its-kind” cultured dairy drink that features a patented blend of nutrients designed to help build & retain muscle mass during weight loss. Oikos Fusion offers 23g of protein, 5g of prebiotic fibre and vitamins D, B3 and B12 in a lactose-free drink with zero added […]
Nigeria: Coca-Cola to sell Chi
The Coca-Cola Company, the multinational drinks company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Chi, a leading food and beverage player in Nigeria, to UAC of Nigeria. Founded in 1980, Chi offers a portfolio that includes dairy products, fruit juices, nectars, still drinks and snacks. Hollandia is Nigeria’s market leader in […]
USA: Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire Dyla Brands
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced the acquisition of full ownership of Dyla Brands, a key player in the powdered drink mix and liquid water enhancer business. Dyla Brands’ product portfolio includes natural water enhancer Stur, as well as licensed products under KDP-owned trademarks such as Crush, Hawaiian Punch, […]
UK: Ty Nant acquires Strathmore Water from AG Barr
Ty Nant, a player in the premium bottled water sector, has announced the acquisition of Strathmore Water from AG Barr, the UK-based soft drinks firm. AG Barr, a British beverage firm known for Irn-Bru and Rubicon, has owned Strathmore Water since 2006. The brand offers still and sparkling water, sourced and bottled in Forfar, Scotland, […]
USA: PepsiCo launches prebiotic cola
Snacking and soft drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, which the company claims is the first major innovation in the traditional cola category in two decades. Featuring 5 grams of cane sugar and 30 calories per can, with no artificial sweeteners, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is touted as offering the classic crisp, […]
USA: Generous Brands to acquire Health-Ade Kombucha
Generous Brands, a portfolio company of private equity firm Butterfly, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire California-based soft drinks firm Health-Ade from fellow equity funds First Bev and Manna Tree Partners . Founded in 2012, Health-Ade positions itself as a producer of “feel-good, bubbly beverages” with gut-health benefits, including kombucha, prebiotic […]
UK: AG Barr buys majority stake in brand The Turmeric Co
AG Barr, the UK-based soft drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Innate-Essence Limited, parent company of The Turmeric Co, to expand its footprint in functional beverages and health supplements. Founded in 2018 by former professional footballer Hal Robson-Kanu, The Turmeric Co has reportedly established collaborations for its turmeric wellness shots […]
Canada: Lactalis to close Sudbury facility, exit dairy alternatives
The Canadian division of dairy giant Lactalis has announced it plans to close its plant-based beverage facility in Sudbury, Ontario, in the process withdrawing entirely from dairy alternatives. Originally a dairy plant established in 1962, the site was converted to a fully plant-based operation in 2022 and reopened in June 2024 as the company’s first […]
Gut feelings spearheading functional innovation
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 22nd July 2025: Consumer concern about the impacts of dietary choices on digestive health is sparking a notable rise in food and non-alcoholic drink launches that boast ‘gut-friendly’ benefits, the latest insights from Gama Compass reveal. The findings reflect a growing consumer perception of food and drink as central to overall health […]
Brazil: Nestle to invest $1 billion over three years
Nestle, the consumer goods giant, has announced plans to invest R$7 billion ($1.26 billion) over the next three years to boost production capacity and upgrade its factories. Brazil is Nestle’s third-biggest market worldwide, behind only the US and China, generating revenues for the company of $5 billion in the past year The investment includes R$500 million […]