USA: Axum Capital Partners to acquire controlling stake in sports drink Barcode
Axum Capital Partners, the US private equity firm, has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Barcode, a US performance hydration brand. The transaction, which is expected to close during the third quarter of 2026, is described as representing a significant milestone in the brand’s journey. Produced by Drink Barcode, Barcode Performance Water is marketed […]
UK: Damm UK takes stake in Dalston’s Soda Co
Damm UK, the British subsidiary of Spanish brewing company Damm, has acquired a minority stake in soft drinks maker Dalston’s Soda Co for an undisclosed sum. The agreement will see production move to the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford, with Damm supporting Dalston’s Soda Co across production, distribution and commercial infrastructure to accelerate its growth […]
Netherlands: Heineken to acquire RainForest Water
Heineken, the international brewing group has signed an agreement to acquire RainForest Water, the Costa Rican premium brand of artesian water through its local subsidiary Distributor to Florida. RainForest Water captures and bottles artesian water directly at the source in the Sarapiquí region of Costa Rica using exclusively recyclable and reusable aluminium bottles to eliminate […]
Switzerland: Platinum Equity and Nestle to form $5.6 billion waters joint venture
Platinum Equity, a global investment firm and Nestle, the food and beverage group have announced plans to create a 50 / 50 joint venture named Peranel for the Nestle Waters and premium beverages business. Assigning an enterprise value of $5.6 billion (€4.9 billion) to Peranel, the transaction covers a portfolio of more than 30 brands […]
USA: Vita Coco to acquire Copra for an estimated $175 million
The Vita Coco Company, the US-based beverage manufacturer has acquired US-based super-premium coconut water producer Copra for an upfront consideration of $175 million subject to customary closing adjustments. The acquisition gives Vita Coco a platform to enter the super-premium cold-chain segment of the coconut water category where it does not currently compete. Copra, which utilizes […]
India: ITC Foods launches B Natural coconut cola
ITC Foods, the Indian consumer goods company, has launched B Natural Coconut Cola, a fusion drink that pairs the hydration of coconut water with the taste and fizz of cola. Designed for conscious consumers, the product represents an entirely new beverage category in India, according to the company. The beverage formulation contains zero caffeine, zero […]
UK: Nichols to launch Myprotein Clear Whey Protein Water
Nichols, the UK-based diversified soft drinks group, has announced the forthcoming launch of Myprotein Clear Whey Protein Water. Scheduled for release in September 2026, the new product line expands the group’s functional drinks portfolio and builds on its existing partnership with THG plc, the global e-commerce group, under a multi-year brand licence agreement. The new […]
Poland: Capri Sun expands production network
Capri Sun, the Switzerland-based beverage manufacturer, has commenced construction on a new production facility in Stargard, Poland. The investment aims to expand the company’s production capabilities in Europe and lay the groundwork for future growth. The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027 and represents an investment of more […]
Thailand: Nestle to build coffee facility for Nescafe brand
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has announced an investment of 23 billion THB ($688 million) to construct a new Nescafe manufacturing facility in Thailand’s Samut Prakan province. The high-tech factory, which is scheduled to begin operations in the latter part of 2028, will produce a broad range of Nescafe products, including soluble coffee, coffee mixes, […]
Netherlands: Refresco sells Wicky brand rights to Riedel
Refresco, the global beverage solutions specialist, has sold the brand rights of its fruit drinks brand Wicky to local Dutch soft beverages business Riedel. While the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, both firms released a joint statement indicating that the agreement will allow the Wicky brand to realise its full potential. Sold […]