The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Volvic has announced its entry into the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland with the launch of "Volvic Vitamin+," a range of magnesium and vitamin-enriched mineral waters designed to capture the "food-to-go" market.

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK has introduced "Inspired by Buxton Peak," a new three-SKU range of functional flavoured waters designed to meet growing consumer demand for proactive, low-calorie wellbeing solutions.

The Coca-Cola system has committed $1.94 million to restore the Ruvu Basin in Tanzania, utilising nature-based solutions to secure water for Dar es Salaam as part of a wider $25 million African regional strategy.

Constellation Brands has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in HopWtr, a functional non-alcoholic brand, following 22% category growth and a successful four-year venture partnership.

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages has become the first global food and beverage company to achieve 100 percent certification across its 39 bottling sites under the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard.

Amcor is providing Vöslauer Mineralwasser with custom tethered closures designed to meet EU regulatory requirements while maintaining brand identity and consumer convenience.

ProMinent has introduced the DULCOEYE LT, a factory-calibrated optical sensor designed to enhance precision and reduce maintenance in low turbidity water monitoring applications.

Premium hydration brand Electrolit is expanding its US market presence with the national launch of a 21-ounce Cherry Ice flavour, targeting growing consumer demand in the functional beverage category.