February 19, 2025 | Africa

GIZ, ofi and Rikolto expand low-carbon cocoa project in Ecuador

Climate change poses a significant threat to 1.7 million Ecuadorians dependent on cocoa ofi, a global leader in food and beverage ingredients and solutions, international NGO Rikolto, and the German Development Agency GIZ (Gesellschaft…

February 19, 2025 | Beverages

Coca Cola to introduce prebiotic soda

Simply Pop contains no added sugar and features 25-30 per cent real fruit juice from concentrate, making it a first in this rapidly growing segment Simply is revitalising the prebiotic…

February 19, 2025 | Beverages

Suntory invests 6.5 Bn Yen in Osaka plant to strengthen gin category in Japan

The 5.5 billion yen capital investment from 2024 to 2025 will increase production capacity and enhance quality craftsmanship for its spirits and liqueurs Suntory Spirits, a company that manages Suntory…

February 18, 2025 | Company News

Hajo Riesenbeck joins Circus SE’s board of advisors

Hajo Riesenbeck is a visionary leader with a distinguished career in global strategy, business transformation, and consumer innovation Circus SE, a global leader in AI software and embodied AI-robotics for…

February 18, 2025 | Beverages

Coca-Cola’s net revenue up by 3% to $47Bn

Global unit case volume grew 2 per cent in Q4, led by China, Brazil, and the United States, while full-year volume saw a 1 per cent increase, driven by growth…

February 18, 2025 | Europe

Italian food exports to UAE up by 6% in 2024

Italian companies are preparing to introduce new organic and health-focused products to align with evolving consumer trends in the region Matteo Zoppas, President of the Italian Trade Agency, announced that…

February 18, 2025 | Beverages

Fanta adds three fruity twists to zero sugar line-up

The announcement of the three additions follows the launch of the new and improved taste of Fanta Orange Zero Sugar last year Fanta has announced three new fruity additions to…

February 18, 2025 | Company News

Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business

The sale price for the acquisition is EUR 7 million Valio has acquired the plant protein business of Raisio plc, along with the associated fixed assets and the Härkis and…

February 17, 2025 | Food

Thailand reports progress in battle against Blackchin tilapia

The DOF announced a breakthrough in controlling the invasive Blackchin tilapia with the introduction of a specially engineered strain known as Blackchin Tilapia 4n—a genetically modified variant designed to inhibit…

February 17, 2025 | Beverages

Barrel King and Mash & Drum’s Jason Callori partner to launch Drum Key Spirits

This partnership brings together complementary strengths, ensuring access to some of the finest barrels available Barrel King announced an industry-first collaboration with Jason Callori, the renowned whiskey expert and creator of…