Refresco appoints Minsok Pak to newly created strategy and transformation role

Refresco has appointed Minsok Pak as president and chief strategy and transformation officer.

UK government confirms under-16 energy drinks ban

The UK government has confirmed plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027, subject to parliamentary approval.

Aqua Libra expands sparkling water range with Peach & Kiwi flavour

Aqua Libra has expanded its flavoured sparkling water portfolio with the launch of a new Peach & Kiwi variety.

Milo's Tea opens new Alabama distribution centre amid $400m investment programme

Milo's Tea Company has expanded its operations in Alabama, US, with the opening of a 150,000-square-foot refrigerated distribution centre off Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham.

Heineken Costa Rica agrees to acquire RainForest Water

Heineken Costa Rica has signed an agreement to acquire RainForest Water, a Costa Rican premium artesian water brand, through its subsidiary Distribuidora La Florida.

NAMA opens nominations for 2026 Coffee Legend award

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has opened nominations for its 2026 Coffee Legend of the Year Award, which recognises long-standing leadership within the coffee services sector.

Coca-Cola HBC’s CCBA acquisition cleared by South African competition regulator

The South African Competition Commission has recommended approval of Coca-Cola HBC AG’s proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA).

Why sustainable packaging is becoming a performance challenge – and how testing can close the risk gap

Steve Davis, global director of product management at Industrial Physics, explores why testing has become essential to reducing risk and enabling manufacturers to innovate with confidence.