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The deal underscores the continued private equity appetite for sustainable material assets, as investors look to capitalise on the regulatory and consumer shift away from plastics toward fibre-based solutions.

The product is debuting at The Fresh Market, available immediately alongside the brand's signature dark glass bottle to create a "complete refill ecosystem" on the shelf.

The launch will be executed through a strategic distribution partnership with its sister company, Vegware, leveraging the Edinburgh-based firm's established logistics and customer support network.

The move is designed to reinforce the brand’s leadership position within the rapidly expanding premium juice category, capitalising on a period of significant commercial momentum.

Snacking giant Pringles has announced a major gaming collaboration with Xbox and Bethesda Softworks, launching a limited-edition Fallout 76 Mystery Flavour crisp across the UK and Ireland.

The rebrand marks a critical operational milestone as preparations accelerate for the scheme's implementation across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, currently scheduled to go live in October 2027.

The design project, initially exploring deep market research with national agencies, was ultimately executed in-house under the oversight of Design Director Ron Jasin. The labels are being produced by international premium spirits specialist Eurostampa.

Findlay, Ohio-based packaging manufacturer PaperTech has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bake-Best Trays, a specialist producer of pressed paperboard trays based in Redmond, Oregon.