soft drinks
22 Sep 2023
--- French natural ingredient supplier Alland & Robert has received the Fair for Life (FFL) certification for its acacia gum, which includes both the seyal and senegal varieties of the vegetal gum. This is reportedly the...
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20 Sep 2023
--- The UK is experiencing an unexpected decline in inflation, with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) falling to 6.7% in August while standing at 6.8% in July. The sudden fall eases the strain of grocery expenses on consumers, but...
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19 Sep 2023
--- Agrumaria Reggina, an Italian company specializing in providing fruit-based flavor solutions for the F&B industry, has launched Natural Spark, a premium portfolio of fruit and botanical extracts.
12 Sep 2023
--- Thailand-based Tao Bin has entered Malaysia with the launch of the Smart Robotic Barista, a machine that employs advanced robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create multi-flavored...
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07 Sep 2023
--- Natural reformulation, incremental innovation and rethinking seasonality will be critical in creating successful foodservice beverages, says Kerry’s latest beverage report. Citrus comeback, ice-cold caffeine and little...
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30 Aug 2023
--- As consumer preference for sugar alternatives continues to grow, so does the demand for clean-tasting and more natural sweetener solutions. Additionally, pressure from governments, organizations and health-related...
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29 Aug 2023
--- Boba tea brand CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice plans to grow its reach in South Asia amid significant interest from franchisees and entrepreneurs in the region. By expanding its footprint, the company will focus on partnerships...
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28 Aug 2023
--- Two extensive studies presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have demonstrated the high propensity of ultra-processed foods (UPF) to cause cardiovascular disease...
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28 Aug 2023
--- This year’s Pack Expo trade show in Las Vegas, US, is gearing up to launch the “largest show since its inception” next month (September 11-13) with over 2,000 global exhibitors set to showcase the...
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23 Aug 2023
--- US-based molecular farming company Elo Life Systems (Elo) is addressing the country’s sugar health crisis with the development of a plant-based, natural sweetener, which provides antioxidants from more than 20...
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22 Aug 2023
--- UK-based soft drinks manufacturer Britvic is installing a Gateshead Energy Company (GEC) heat recovery system at its Beckton site in London, where the company produces 2,000 drinks per minute, including popular beverages...
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15 Aug 2023
--- The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued new guidance for the slush-ice drink industry, advising that these products should not be sold to children under four.
11 Aug 2023
--- In this week’s news, Scottish start-up Seaweed Enterprises plans to scale up operations to boost seaweed as an abundant ocean resource for nutritious food. Tyson Foods shuts more chicken plants in the US and Beyond...
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04 Aug 2023
--- In this week’s news, IFF completed the previously announced divestiture of its Flavor Specialty Ingredients business to Exponent, while Livekindly Collective announced the acquisition of California-based Alpha Foods....
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02 Aug 2023
--- Sensegen displayed its latest range of bio-based exotic flavors at the IFT FIRST trade show in Chicago, US, last month. The company has tapped into the “power of precision fermentation” to create six...
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02 Aug 2023
--- Symrise achieved a sales increase of 6.8% to €2.4 billion (US$2.6 billion) in the first half of 2023. Company sales increased organically by 8%, and Taste, Nutrition & Health achieved organic sales growth of 11.4%...
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01 Aug 2023
--- CoffeeTech start-up Ansā Roasting has announced its US$9M funding to boost the market penetration of its hi-tech micro roaster, helping the company to roll out the product across North America, specifically targeting the...
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31 Jul 2023
--- Beliv, a fastest-growing better-for-you beverage company in Latin America, has acquired a 78% stake in High Brew, a cold brew coffee brand in the ready-to-drink (RTD) industry.
28 Jul 2023
--- Univar Solutions is growing its association with Kalsec for advanced hop ingredients in the US. The move adds to their current partnership, which includes the distribution of Kalsec’s natural taste and sensory, colors...
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28 Jul 2023
--- In this week’s news, Nestlé has partnered with Grassroots Carbon to support regenerative land management practices while Tesco works to boost sustainable agriculture. Campbell Soup Company is expanding...
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