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Over 300 drinks companies sign open letter against Germany’s proposed sugar levy

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BuzzBallz surges into UK Top 100 alcohol brands with record £73m growth amid RTD boom

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PepsiCo embraces dirty soda trend with Dirty Mountain Dew and Mug Root Beer Floats

PepsiCo embraces dirty soda trend with Dirty Mountain Dew and Mug Root Beer Floats

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12 brands that have nailed the ‘fricy’ trend

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BuzzBallz surges into UK Top 100 alcohol brands with record £73m growth amid RTD boom

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International guidance on ‘may contain’ allergen labelling introduced

International guidance on ‘may contain’ allergen labelling introduced

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Over 300 drinks companies sign open letter against Germany’s proposed sugar levy

Over 300 drinks companies sign open letter against Germany’s proposed sugar levy

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UK consumers drinking habits change as heatwave drives hydration trend

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