Saint James Iced Tea is entering the functional beverage category with the launch of Saint James Yerba Mate.

Nestlé has appointed Thomas Conquet as managing director of its Waters and Premium Beverages business in the UK.

Hotel Chocolat is expanding its autumn range with a new limited-edition Spicy Maple drinking chocolate, tapping into the growing appetite for sweet-and-spicy flavour combinations.

Dunkin’ is set to return to Puerto Rico under a new development and operating agreement between parent company Inspire Brands and Puerto Rico-based operator Fusion Restaurant Group.

Black Sheep Coffee has expanded its US beverage menu with the launch of Liquid Cookie, the first product in a new Liquid Dessert category.

Blank Street has raised $75 million in fresh funding from investors including private equity firm General Atlantic, as the coffee chain looks to accelerate its US expansion and broaden its product offering.

Starbucks is set to invest $100 million in a new corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of plans to expand its North American operations.

Europe’s installed base of water dispensers exceeded 6.6 million units in 2025, increasing by around 2% year on year, according to new data from Zenith Global Commercial.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today (20 August 2026) cleared Danone’s £864 million acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Huel.

British drinking chocolate specialist Knoops has opened its first permanent US store in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a wider multi-channel international expansion strategy.

Flrt has expanded its zero-sugar energy drink range with the launch of Apple Bottoms Up, its first new flavour since the brand debuted earlier this year.

Emma Field, coffee expert at Brita Professional, examines how heatwaves can affect the water used to prepare tea and coffee, and explains why effective water management should be an essential part of maintaining quality and protecting equipment.