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USA: Keurig Dr Pepper reformulates 7UP in major brand evolution

August 17, 2026
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America, Products

Keurig Dr Pepper, the North American beverage company, has unveiled its biggest evolution for soft drink brand 7UP in over 15 years, centering on a lime-led reformulation. The company is debuting 7UP Lime Lemon, bringing a lime-forward taste profile to 7UP Regular, 7UP Zero Sugar, Cherry 7UP, and Cherry 7UP Zero Sugar. Rolling out nationwide in the USA beginning in mid-August, the line features updated packaging with a vertical logo, …

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USA: Fulton Brewing acquires Bemidji Brewing

August 17, 2026
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Fulton Brewing, the US craft brewer, has announced the acquisition of fellow Minnesota-based producer Bemidji Brewing for an undisclosed sum. Effective from 31st October, the deal builds on a production partnership that began roughly three years ago, allowing Bemidji Brewing to expand production beyond its city centre facility and grow distribution into Duluth and the North Shore. Following the acquisition, Bemidji Brewing joins Fulton Brewing, Finnegans and N*RC Sparkling THC …

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UK: Brookfield Drinks acquires Crabbie’s brand

August 14, 2026
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Brookfield Drinks, the UK-based drinks supplier, has acquired the Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer brand from Halewood Artisanal Spirits, according to trade reports. Crabbie’s, which dates back to Edinburgh in 1801, is reported to be the world’s leading alcoholic ginger beer brand. Manufactured using a six-week ginger-steeping process, the product lineup includes the core alcoholic ginger beer alongside raspberry and blood orange variants, as well as an alcoholic ginger wine. Nigel …

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Canada: Gay Lea Foods invests C$200 million in manufacturing expansion

August 14, 2026
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Gay Lea Foods, the Canadian dairy co-operative owned by approximately 1,200 dairy farmer members, has announced an investment of over C$200 million ($146 million) to expand its Clayson Road manufacturing facility in Toronto. The project marks the first major milestone in the co-operative’s approximately C$450-million ($329 million) Network for Growth strategy, a multi-year investment to strengthen and modernise its Canadian manufacturing network. Designed to address a national cottage cheese shortage …

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UK: Nichols acquires VITHIT for €75 million

August 14, 2026
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Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Nichols, the diversified UK-based soft drinks group, has acquired 100% of the share capital of functional drinks business VITHIT for a total cash consideration of €75.0 million ($82.3 million) on a debt-free, cash-free basis. Founded in Dublin in 2001, VITHIT produces a range of low-calorie, low-sugar functional beverages fortified with vitamins. The company holds market-leading positions in the UK and Ireland alongside a presence across 13 other international markets. In …

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South Korea: Ocado and Lotte Shopping launch automated fulfilment centre

August 13, 2026
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Asia Pacific, Manufacture & Distribution, Retail

Ocado, the UK-based e-commerce technology company, and Lotte Shopping, the South Korean retail operator, have launched their first automated customer fulfilment centre (CFC) in Busan, South Korea. Following a partnership formed in 2022 and initial order fulfilment using Ocado’s in-store software in 2025, the new automated site will serve a catchment covering 4 million households across Busan and the broader Yeongnam region. According to Ocado, the site introduces its automated …

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Belgium: Lotus Bakeries commits to €500 million global expansion programme

August 13, 2026
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Lotus Bakeries, the Belgian biscuit manufacturer, has committed to investing at least €500 million ($548 million) across three continents between 2026 and 2030 in its largest-ever capital expenditure programme for the Biscoff brand. The multi-year investment strategy will deliver gradual capacity increases aligned with expected demand to support the brand’s long-term ambition to become the world’s third-largest biscuit brand. In the US, construction is underway on an additional production hall …

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USA: Axum Capital Partners to acquire controlling stake in sports drink Barcode

August 13, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

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 as an all-natural, plant-based hydration drink containing ingredients including vitamins D, B6, B12, magnesium and …

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Canada: Corby Spirit and Wine sells Lamb’s rum brand for C$39.2 million

August 12, 2026
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Corby Spirit and Wine, the Canadian spirits, wine, and ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Lamb’s rum brand and associated assets for C$39.2 million ($28.1 million). Under the terms of the deal, Maison des Futailles, a subsidiary of Canadian beverage platform Phildan, has acquired the North American rights to the brand. Meanwhile, Glen Turner Company, a subsidiary of French spirits producer COFEPP, has acquired the …

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Canada: Kirin to acquire Jamieson Wellness in C$2.5 billion transaction

August 12, 2026
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Health & Beauty, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Jamieson Wellness, the Canadian manufacturer and marketer of vitamins, minerals and supplements, has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by Japanese food, beverage and pharmaceuticals firm Kirin. Under the terms of the transaction, Kirin will acquire all issued and outstanding common shares of Jamieson Wellness for C$45.75 ($33.56) per share in cash. The deal values Jamieson Wellness at approximately C$2.0 billion ($1.47 billion) on a fully diluted …

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