Culture Pop launches sparkling raspberry lemonade

US beverage brand Culture Pop Soda has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade, marking the company’s first lemonade-flavoured product.

PepsiCo invests £3.6m in rooftop solar at UK site

PepsiCo UK is investing £3.6 million to install a rooftop solar power system at its Southern Region Distribution Centre (SRDC) in Leicester, UK.

Carlsberg Britvic adds new Sours range to Tango portfolio

Carlsberg Britvic has introduced Tango Sours, a new zero-sugar line with ‘intense flavour’ under its popular Tango soft drinks brand in the UK.

Elder Water launches refillable glass bottle system for hospitality

Elder Water, a new British spring water brand, has launched a closed-loop glass bottle system aimed at helping hospitality operators reduce single-use packaging.

SandStar launches AI-powered VRK vending kiosk

SandStar has unveiled a new AI-powered vending kiosk, the VRK, aimed at enhancing the unattended retail experience through computer vision technology and remote management capabilities.

Lifedrink to acquire vending machine and bottling businesses

Japan’s Lifedrink Company has announced plans to acquire two beverage-related businesses as part of a strategy to expand its sales channels.

PepsiCo launches first Lay’s-branded restaurant concept in Madrid

PepsiCo is bringing one of its most recognisable snack brands into the culinary world with the launch of its first restaurant concept dedicated to Lay’s, opening in Madrid, Spain.

Centurium in talks to acquire Nestlé’s Blue Bottle Coffee

Bloomberg has reported that Centurium Capital Partners is in advanced talks to acquire Nestlé’s Blue Bottle Coffee, citing people familiar with the matter.