The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has introduced Boston Dynamics' Spot robot to its East Kilbride and Wakefield sites to automate predictive maintenance and identify energy leaks.

Capri Sun Group has broken ground on a new €70 million production facility in Stargard, Poland, to expand its European manufacturing capacity and support regional supply chain agility.

Functional beverage brand PLAYR1 has partnered with broker K-12 Food Solutions to distribute its clean-label, Smart Snack-certified multi-functional drinks across United States school districts.

THC beverage pioneer Cann has expanded its portfolio with the launch of its first zero-THC product line, Cann 0MG, utilising functional ingredients to reach a broader national retail audience.

Australian non-alcoholic beverage brand Naked Life has expanded its United States portfolio with the launch of its low-calorie, zero-sugar Italian Spritz, targeting the growing mindful drinking sector.

Premier Protein has expanded its ready-to-drink portfolio with the launch of Premier Protein Ultimate, a high-protein shake designed to meet rising consumer demand for protein-dense dietary options.

Ready-to-drink cocktail manufacturer BuzzBallz has expanded its summer portfolio with the launch of Tropic Tang, a tropical orange-flavoured expression supported by a limited-edition western-themed merchandising campaign.

Independent UK cider producer Gravity Theory has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of two lower-ABV, fruit-flavoured ciders, Berry Cherry and Hazy Pineapple, in packaged and draught formats.