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The new variant combines the brand’s signature sugar-free cola with a blend of pineapple, mango, and peach, targeting the growing consumer demand for exotic fruit profiles within the UK carbonates category.

Revived heritage brand Slice Soda, now operating under the Suja Life umbrella, has announced a strategic expansion of its functional beverage line with the launch of two new flavours: Pacific Pop and Apple.

British soft drinks manufacturer Cawston Press has announced its strategic entry into the fast-growing no- and low-alcohol sector, acquiring fruit-led alcohol-free beer brand Loah.

The dispute emerges nearly a year after Vue ended a 25-year partnership with Coca-Cola, opting instead for a new exclusive supply deal with rival PepsiCo that began in March 2025.

The product rollout has secured significant retail distribution immediately, hitting shelves in over 1,450 Publix stores and more than 100 Roundy's locations in the Midwest.

The release is positioned as a category first, with the brand claiming these are the pioneering oat-based creamers formulated with 0g of sugar per serving.

The launch aims to capture the "clean label" consumer, offering pantry-friendly ingredient decks across multiple categories including milk alternatives, creamers, and ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee.

Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc. has announced a significant regulatory milestone, becoming the first and only beverage brand to verify its entire portfolio under the Non-Ultraprocessed Food (Non-UPF) Verified Standard.