The rise of ‘protein plus’
Protein has come a long way since its niche bodybuilder days, but as consumers priorities shift, where does the category go from here?
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World’s first community-owned distillery enters administration
Sustained financial headwinds saw GlenWyvis Distillery Limited enter administration on 5 October 2026.
The Turmeric Co. brings HPP in-house with £3.6M investment
The health shot brand has bought the UK’s biggest High Pressure Processing machine, as founder Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu predicts demand for minimally processed products will reshape the drinks sector.
Has matcha met its match?
While matcha’s proliferation continues, with the vibrant green tea appearing in almost every iteration imaginable, there’s a new kid on the block. Could this be the new mega trend?
Danone granted greenlight for £860M Huel acquisition
The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Danone’s acquisition of Huel Limited.
Gut health made Yakult famous. Now it must prove it can stay relevant
Yakult helped to create the gut-health category, but it faces stiff competition in an ever-crowded functional market.
Shandy Shack unveils brand refresh as fruit beer demand heats up
The SHS Drinks-owned brand has redesigned its packaging and aligned its range to 2.5% ABV as it looks to capitalise on growing demand for fruit beer and shandy, with new entrants including PepsiCo’s 7UP Pink Shandy.
World’s first global sustainability standard for glass unveiled
New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.
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Uganda breaks coffee export record
The country has earned US$1.14bn in the financial year 2023/24, exporting a total of 6.13m bags, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority.
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Flavoured beer sees double digit growth
Between 2018-2022, flavour beer launches grew by a CAGR of 28%, according to an assessment of the market by Synergy Flavours.