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February 2, 2026 | Beverages

HEINEKEN completes acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses

Rolando Carvajal, FIFCO’s current CEO, will join HEINEKEN and continue to lead the operations, ensuring business continuity while driving growth Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) announced the completion of its acquisition of…

January 30, 2026 | Beverages

Carlsberg Denmark debuts new product platform that cuts alcohol in half

Carlsberg Denmark is launching a new platform of lower-alcohol beers under the category name session Carlsberg Nordlyst leads the rollout of a new lower‑alcohol portfolio in Denmark designed to unlock…

January 30, 2026 | Beverages

JDE Peet’s launches Nature Transition Plan to advance regenerative agriculture and deforestation-free coffee supply chains

The publication of the plan makes JDE Peet’s the first food and beverage company in the world to launch a nature transition plan that is fully aligned with the Taskforce…

January 30, 2026 | Beverages

Absolut and Tabasco launch new spicy vodka

The new TABASCO-Sauce-flavoured vodka comes amid strong, growing demand for hotter flavours Absolut Vodka and TABASCO Brand are firing up the global spirits scene with the launch of a new spicy…

January 29, 2026 | Beverages

Bacardi and CCEP join forces to elevate premium spirits in New Zealand

Iconic spirits, such as BACARDÍ rum, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, GREY GOOSE vodka, PATRÓN tequila and 42BELOW vodka, will now be more accessible to Kiwi consumers Bacardi, the largest privately held…

January 29, 2026 | Beverages

Tata Starbucks expands health-conscious beverage customisation

It preserves the Starbucks experience consumers expect, while offering greater flexibility at the point of order TATA Starbucks announced an enhancement to beverage customisation across its stores in India, empowering…

January 28, 2026 | Beverages

Sparkling Ice LIFE SAVERS collab brings four new candy-inspired flavours

Across the industry, crafting a sparkling water with a stable, vibrant green colour from natural sources has proven technically challenging, particularly at a commercial scale For candy lovers, the Sparkling Ice…

January 28, 2026 | Beverages

Acker embarks on new era across Europe & Asia with launch of Acker Wine Merchant in Singapore

Acker Wine Merchant offers a complete suite of services for private clients and retail collectors, entirely separate from Acker’s auction activities Acker, the world’s largest fine wine auction house and America’s oldest…

January 27, 2026 | Beverages

Jollibee Group reports strong momentum across coffee, tea and Chinese cuisine businesses

Jollibee said improved store economics, faster payback periods and scalable franchise formats are strengthening capital efficiency and reinforcing its asset-light international growth strategy The Jollibee Group has reported strong operating…

January 23, 2026 | Beverages

Fonterra plans to expand successful organic business into South Island

This is in addition to continuing to recruit more organic farmers in the North Island, where more than 100 farms are currently part of the Fonterra Organic Programme Fonterra’s organic…

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AFNOR International Eyes Global Food Safety Growth with HACCP Group Takeover

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Australian Government improves plant-based food labelling

Feb 02, 2026 | Australia

Incheon National University researchers uncover hidden toxin risks during nutrient-starved algal blooms

Feb 02, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

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AFNOR International Eyes Global Food Safety Growth with HACCP Group Takeover

Feb 04, 2026 | Australia

Incheon National University researchers uncover hidden toxin risks during nutrient-starved algal blooms

Feb 02, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

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