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365 Retailers | May 2025
Soft drinks
Aqua Theon raises $13m seed round to expand marine plant-based beverage OoMee
Aqua Theon raises $13m seed round to expand marine plant-based beverage OoMee

Aqua Theon has secured a $13 million seed funding round, including $5 million directly invested into its marine plant-based drink brand, OoMee.

Funding
Capri Sun revives Moon Punch with new limited ‘Blood Moon’ edition
Capri Sun revives Moon Punch with new limited ‘Blood Moon’ edition

Capri Sun is introducing a new limited-edition product, Blood Moon Punch, to the US market this month.

New Product
Suntory invests £25m in Coleford, UK line to lift Lucozade and Ribena capacity
Suntory invests £25m in Coleford, UK line to lift Lucozade and Ribena capacity

Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain & Ireland will invest £25 million in a new high-speed production line at its Coleford factory.

Business
Keurig Dr Pepper updates financing plan for JDE Peet’s acquisition
Keurig Dr Pepper updates financing plan for JDE Peet’s acquisition

Keurig Dr Pepper has announced updated financing plans and transaction timelines for its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its separation into two independent companies.

Beverage
Nestlé’s Sanpellegrino moves into functional soda with vitamin-fortified launch
Nestlé’s Sanpellegrino moves into functional soda with vitamin-fortified launch

Sanpellegrino is entering the fast-growing functional soda segment with a new line positioned around low calories, zero added sugar and added micronutrients, as established premium brands look to defend share against insurgent better-for-you players.

New Product
Keurig Dr Pepper launches 35+ new flavours across beverage portfolio
Keurig Dr Pepper launches 35+ new flavours across beverage portfolio

Keurig Dr Pepper has introduced more than 35 beverage varieties for 2026 across its carbonated soft drinks, teas, waters, energy and juice drink portfolios, alongside several returning and seasonal offerings.

New Product
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints new board members as JDE Peet’s acquisition nears completion
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints new board members as JDE Peet’s acquisition nears completion

Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed two new independent directors and unveiled governance changes as it moves closer to completing its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and prepares to separate into two standalone businesses.

Beverage
Topo Chico expands Sabores line with Passion Fruit flavour
Topo Chico expands Sabores line with Passion Fruit flavour

Topo Chico has launched Topo Chico Sabores Passion Fruit, a new sparkling water featuring real fruit juice and added minerals for taste.

New Product
Yerba Madre expands RTD line with new flavours for 2026
Yerba Madre expands RTD line with new flavours for 2026

Yerba Madre, a US-based yerba mate brand, is rolling out a range of new flavours and formats in 2026, including sparkling, ready-to-drink and convenience-exclusive options.

New Product
Coca-Cola to discontinue Minute Maid frozen range in US and Canada - Reuters
Coca-Cola to discontinue Minute Maid frozen range in US and Canada - Reuters

Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen product portfolio, including the Minute Maid frozen line, across the US and Canada as it responds to changing consumer preferences, according to Reuters.

Business
Starbucks expands UK RTD range with limited editions as flavour innovation drives chilled coffee growth
Starbucks expands UK RTD range with limited editions as flavour innovation drives chilled coffee growth

Starbucks is launching two limited-edition ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee products in the UK in early 2026 under its ready-to-drink partnership with Arla Foods.

New Product
AG Barr buys Fentimans and Frobishers for £50m as it doubles down on premium soft drinks
AG Barr buys Fentimans and Frobishers for £50m as it doubles down on premium soft drinks

AG Barr has agreed to acquire premium mixer brand Fentimans and juice producer Frobishers in deals worth more than £50 million.

Mergers & Acquisitions
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