WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, and Seagram’s Escapes, known for great-tasting flavored malt beverages, has announced a new, multi-year partnership highlighted by the launch of their first-ever co-branded product, Seagram’s Escapes Spiked. This marks WWE’s first-ever licensed ready-to-drink product.…
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PepsiCo has announced that it has closed the acquisition of Poppi for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes a performance-based earnout contingent on achieving…
KHS has set an impressive new benchmark by engineering one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages to date. Under the working title of Factor 101, in close cooperation with Canadian-based injection molding technology equipment and services provider…
The MoU was signed by Eng. Saleh AlSolami, CEO of the Saudi National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), representing the Kingdom, and Clive Smith, Executive Vice President of Customer Management AOA of Sidel, in the presence of His Excellency Bandar Alkhorayef,…
Asahi Beverages Philippines and Universal Robina Corporation have come together with global leader in connected packaging, Appetite Creative, to revisit and refresh their 2024 interactive connected packaging experience, now with over 22 million codes hidden under caps or labels. The…
Oobli, the first company in the world to successfully build a sweet protein platform has announced its partnership with Ingredion, a leading global ingredient solutions provider. Together, Oobli and Ingredion will accelerate industry access to great-tasting, affordable, and healthier sweetener…
Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, has signed a joint development agreement with Amcor Rigid Packaging USA, LLC a leader in responsible packaging solutions. This partnership aims to explore using Avantium’s plant-based polymer PEF -…
PepsiCo, Inc. has announced that Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jamie Caulfield, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at…
As part of its efforts to build an increasingly resilient and efficient supply network, premium drinks company Diageo North America has announced plans to open a new manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The 360,000-square-foot facility will have a…
The Coffee Island has opened its first outlet at HQ27 in Gurgaon. The international coffee chain aims to bring European Coffee Culture to India and follow international best practices. The outlet showcases the brand’s signature and proprietary in-house roasting process…
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), which held its 47th meeting in November 2024, has given its approval to its first-ever natural blue color additive: Jagua (genipin-glycine) blue. Codex approval is highly relevant worldwide as an international organization founded by the…
Exberry has showcased top trends in 2025 for bakery, confectionery, beverages, and dairy as the trends highlighted are the nostalgic flavors to cross-category innovations. The food and beverage industry is brimming with opportunities for creative product development. This report is…
UPM Raflatac has launched new swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labeling. The swatchbooks, available in a compact and larger-scale format in the EMEIA market, allow printers, brands, and designers to assess the texture, color, and esthetics of a…
The Jubilant Bhartia Group has announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic investment whereby the Jubilant Bhartia Group will be acquiring a 40% equity interest in Hindustan Coca‐Cola Holdings Private Limited, India (HCCH) through its…
Dave & Buster, the world’s premier destination for dining, drinks, and entertainment has announced its highly anticipated debut in India with a franchise location at Mantri Avenue, Bangalore. This milestone marks the brand’s first franchise store and a key step…