The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Following a successful direct-to-consumer (DTC) pilot on Black Friday last year, which saw the product sell out rapidly, the beverage giant is now moving the line into mass retail distribution.

Keurig Dr Pepper has announced a significant evolution of its Board of Directors with the appointment of two high-profile independent directors: Amie Thuener (Alphabet) and William "Bill" Newlands (Constellation Brands).

The launch is anchored by two key innovation ranges: Maison Perrier Forever (fruit-flavoured sparkling beverages) and Maison Perrier Chic (a premium mocktail collection), alongside the brand's unflavoured sparkling water.

Yerba Madre, the regenerative yerba mate brand re-launched in 2025, has announced a significant expansion of its product portfolio and certification standards for 2026.

Launching in time for the Valentine's Day trading period, the new line marks a strategic pivot from the brand's traditional unsweetened mineral water roots into the high-growth functional beverage category.

The launch continues the brand's aggressive strategy of targeting the "high-performance lifestyle" segment with confectionery-inspired profiles that offer bold taste without sugar.

Tenzing, the UK-based natural energy brand, has announced a strategic expansion beyond its core caffeine-led portfolio with the launch of a new functional sub-range: Natural Energy+.

CO2Sustain®, a specialist drinks technology company, has announced a strategic consolidation of its product portfolio, merging its two flagship solutions, CO2Sustain and TasteMod2