Just Ice Tea has raised $9 million in Series B financing to accelerate national retail growth and product innovation, including the launch of Watermelon Lime White Tea and Peach White Tea.

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.

Twinings has expanded its ready-to-drink Sparkling Tea portfolio with the launch of a new peach-flavoured variant.

ChariTea has expanded its UK retail presence with a nationwide listing in Waitrose, as the Lemonaid & ChariTea Foundation reports it has raised £11 million for social projects.

Unilever Indonesia has agreed to divest its tea business in Indonesia, including the SariWangi brand, to Savoria Kreasi Rasa, a subsidiary of Djarum Group.

Aimia Foods for Professionals has launched Drink me Chai's Spiced Chai Latte in a new ready-to-drink (RTD) format.

US President Donald Trump has announced that a range of food and beverage products will no longer be subject to the sweeping tariffs he announced earlier this year.

US coffee and tea roaster FreshBrew has acquired White Coffee Corp’s branded and licensed division, which includes a large portfolio of licensed bagged coffee and K-Cup products.

Oatly has launched its first-ever Future of Taste Report, identifying key beverage trends it expects to see in the coming years ahead.

Lipton Teas and Infusions has agreed to transfer ownership of its two tea processing factories in Türkiye’s Rize region to local tea producer Öz-Gür Çay, pending approval from local authorities.

Vivreau has expanded its professional filter range with the launch of two new High Capacity High Flow (HCHF) filters designed for hot and cold applications in the food and beverage industry.

Traditional Medicinals has launched two new organic herbal teas – Rosy Mood and Stress Ease Calm – as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.