The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Sazerac has signed an agreement to acquire UK-based vodka and ready-to-drink cocktail brand Au Vodka.

Good Peels has launched a non-carbonated spiked apple refresher with 5% ABV and 10% real juice, targeting summer drinking occasions across US East Coast markets.

Curry Smugglers has entered the UK craft beer market with the launch of two Indian-inspired lagers, including a 4.2% ABV Basmati Rice Lager and a non-alcoholic Mango Mirchi variant.

PepsiCo Philippines has launched Pepsi Extra Fizz across retail channels, supported by an integrated marketing campaign created by agency BBDO Guerrero.

Asahi Beer USA has installed a high-speed bottling line at its Octopi facility in Wisconsin as part of a $35 million expansion programme to localise production and boost co-manufacturing capacity.

Bulletproof has expanded its functional coffee portfolio with the launch of Mood Booster Mushroom Latte, combining Arabica coffee with functional mushrooms, ashwagandha, and MCT oil.

BrewDog co-founder James Watt is evaluating three breweries for potential acquisition to support the launch and commercial scale of his new beer venture, Second Best.

Yorkshire Tea is diversifying its core portfolio with new fruit, herbal, and green tea lines as UK take-home sales of everyday black tea remain stagnant.