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Coca-Cola Company sells controlling stake in African bottler to Coca-Cola HBC
Coca-Cola Company sells controlling stake in African bottler to Coca-Cola HBC

The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have announced the sale of a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC.

Mergers & Acquisitions
PepsiCo inaugurates new canning line in Romania following $8.5m investment
PepsiCo inaugurates new canning line in Romania following $8.5m investment

PepsiCo has inaugurated a new beverage canning line at its Dragomirești-Deal plant in Ilfov County, Romania, following an $8.5 million investment.

Funding
Seasonal Pepsi Gingerbread joins brand’s sugar-free cola range
Seasonal Pepsi Gingerbread joins brand’s sugar-free cola range

Pepsi has added a new Gingerbread flavour to its Zero Sugar cola range in the UK, ahead of the festive season.

Soft drinks
Liquid Death appoints Ricky Khetarpaul as CFO to drive growth in beverage sector
Liquid Death appoints Ricky Khetarpaul as CFO to drive growth in beverage sector

Liquid Death has announced the appointment of Ricky Khetarpaul as chief financial officer.

Appointments
Starboard Value takes stake in Keurig Dr Pepper amid JDE Peet's acquisition
Starboard Value takes stake in Keurig Dr Pepper amid JDE Peet's acquisition

Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake in Keurig Dr Pepper, coinciding with the company's announcement of its plan to acquire European coffee maker JDE Peet's for approx. $18 billion.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Suntory Beverage & Food France to close La Courneuve facility
Suntory Beverage & Food France to close La Courneuve facility

This decision is part of a broader plan that includes an investment of over €170 million by 2030 to adapt to market dynamics and address rising production costs.

Soft drinks
Death Wish Coffee files trademark infringement suit against Liquid Death
Death Wish Coffee files trademark infringement suit against Liquid Death

Death Wish Coffee Co has initiated a trademark infringement lawsuit against Liquid Death, a brand known for its edgy marketing of canned water and beverages.

Beverage
PepsiCo appoints Steve Schmitt as CFO, succeeding Jamie Caulfield
PepsiCo appoints Steve Schmitt as CFO, succeeding Jamie Caulfield

PepsiCo has announced today the appointment of Steve Schmitt as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 10 November 2025.

Appointments
SodaStream launches fruit Schorlen-Mix in sustainable SIG Dome carton bottles
SodaStream launches fruit Schorlen-Mix in sustainable SIG Dome carton bottles

SodaStream has entered the fruit Schorlen market with the launch of its new Apple Schorlen-Mix and Grape Schorlen-Mix syrups, which are packaged for the first time in aseptic carton bottles.

New Product
Carlsberg Britvic invests £20m in Rugby factory expansion, creating 34 jobs
Carlsberg Britvic invests £20m in Rugby factory expansion, creating 34 jobs

In a move to bolster production capabilities, Carlsberg Britvic has announced a £20 million investment in a new soft drinks canning line at its Rugby factory.

Manufacturing
Diet Coke brings back retro favourites in UK and US for limited time
Diet Coke brings back retro favourites in UK and US for limited time

Diet Coke has relaunched two previous favourite products in the UK and US markets, as the ongoing nostalgia trend continues to drive innovation across the food and beverage industry.

New Product
Opinion: How nostalgia and convenience are shaping the milkshake category
Opinion: How nostalgia and convenience are shaping the milkshake category

Nicola West, head of frozen milkshake brand F’real, shares her perspective on how milkshakes are evolving within the soft drinks market.

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