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UK looks to expand sugar tax

Championing the success of the policy so far, the UK government wants to increase the impact of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. It’s already announced an increase to the tax: and is also considering extending it to include milk-based drinks.

Starbucks offers soymilk, oatmilk, almondmilk and coconutmilk. Pic: Starbucks.

Starbucks removes extra charge for non-dairy milk

Coffee giant Starbucks will no longer charge extra for plant-based alternatives: making soy, oat, almond and coconut alternatives more attractive to consumers.

CCEP posts strong 2024, though some sales were stung by poor weather. Image/Getty

CCEP boasts ‘solid year’ in strong €5.4bn Q3 results

Summer revenues for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners were stung by poor weather, though Euro football and the Paris Olympics contributed towards what is shaping up to be a “solid year” for the group.

New beverage launches: innovation in kefir and cocktail NPD

What's hitting the shelves? New beverage launches: From cocktails to kefir

From RTD cocktails to innovative kefir flavors, we take a look at some of the new beverages launching around the globe.

Celsius boosts production capabilities with acquisition of Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing

Celsius Holdings – the company behind premium lifestyle energy drink Celsius – has acquired Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing L.L.C.

Recess on carving out the relaxation beverage category

How to build a beverage brand: Recess on carving out the relaxation category

Ben Witte likes looking ahead: tracing out where the market is going and what consumers will turn to in the future. That's been his key to success in building Recess, a brand of relaxation drinks and powders.

Innovation watch: European NPD at SIAL 2024

Upcycled ingredients, forgotten botanicals and new flavor profiles... beverage innovation was thriving at food and beverage show SIAL 2024 in Paris this month...

Shaking up cocktails: The RTD innovations bringing excitement and experiences to the category

RTD cocktails are booming. Up to now, these drinks have been focused on convenience and portability: but now innovators are shaking up the category and offering new experiences with jelly cocktails, alcohol-filled boba balls and more...