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Nestlé appoints Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen as new CEO of Nespresso

Nestlé has announced the appointment of Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen as the new chief executive officer of Nespresso, effective 1 November 2025.

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Tito's Handmade Vodka acquires majority stake in Lalo Tequila

Tito’s Handmade Vodka, known for its position as Texas' first legal distillery, has acquired a majority stake in Lalo Tequila, one of the fastest-growing tequila brands in the US.

Alcohol

Purity Soft Drinks appoints David Collard as chairman

Purity Soft Drinks, a beverage company known for brands like Juice Burst and Firefly, has appointed David Collard as its new Chairman, effective immediately.

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Molson Coors appoints Rahul Goyal as new CEO

Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced the appointment of Rahul Goyal as its new president and chief executive officer, effective 1 October 2025.

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Tate & Lyle releases sensory tool to enhance mouthfeel in F&B products across APAC

Manufacturing

GEA releases digital monitoring solution for dairy and beverage industries

Ingredients

Meala responds to demand for vegan and clean label bakery solutions with single-ingredient egg replacer

This teams up with German start-up Omami to bring chickpea tofu to UK supermarkets

Krispy Kreme launches two new Biscoff doughnuts in UK and Ireland

Driving the future of frozen world foods: Taj Foods celebrates milestone win at the Asian Achievers Awards

The English Cheesecake Company launches Banoffee Pie Cheesecake

The Original Baker expands production capacity with multi-million pound investment from Olidor Group

Ginsters targets hot snack market with new Pastry Toastie range

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Anheuser-Busch invests $7.4m in Los Angeles brewery to fuel Michelob Ultra production

Anheuser-Busch has announced a new $7.4 million investment in its brewery in Los Angeles, California, to increase production of its Michelob Ultra beer and other brands.

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Opinion: How analytical science crafts the perfect pint

Paul Silcock of Thermo Fisher Scientific uncovers how advanced analytical technologies are shaping the future of brewing, giving beer makers the precision they need to deliver consistency, creativity and quality in every glass.

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Opinion: How analytical science crafts the perfect pint

Paul Silcock of Thermo Fisher Scientific uncovers how advanced analytical technologies are shaping the future of brewing, giving beer makers the precision they need to deliver consistency, creativity and quality in every glass.

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Opinion: Gen Z has abandoned yogurt – How can the category win them back?

Zack Cunningham, head of category and commercial planning (dairy), explores how innovation, health trends and evolving routines are reshaping yogurt’s role across every life stage.

Dairy

Groundhog day? The EU's anti-deforestation rules delayed once more

The European Union is poised to push back the implementation of its much-anticipated anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) yet again. FoodBev examines...

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In review: Drinktec 2025

Drinktec returned to the dynamic city of Munich from 15-19 September, drawing 58,281 visitors from 164 countries to explore a host of drink and liquid food solutions and technologies.

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Opinion: How drinking less alcohol is impacting America's social life

Amanda Garnier, founder of the Drinks with Benefits festival, spoke to FoodBev about how changing consumer preferences are impacting the alcohol sector.

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Upward bound: Lessons learned from vertical farming

With the Vertical Farming World Congress attracting companies from all over the world to Amsterdam from 7-9 October, organiser Richard Hall reflects on past lessons and future prospects.

Agriculture

Opinion: Foodluxxing – The lipstick effect’s culinary cousin

When times get tough, people don’t always cut out indulgence; they just downsize it. In the food and beverage space, a similar behaviour is emerging and it has been dubbed ‘food luxxing’. Foodbev explores the phenomenon and what retailers and brands can learn from trends.

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Opinion: Food-based fearmongering is killing consumer trust

Jessica Steier, DrPH, founder and chief executive officer of Unbiased Science, appeals for a return of perspective around modern food production and agriculture.

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World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025: Winners announced

FoodBev is pleased to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025!

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Navigating the evolving restrictions around CBD in food and beverage

Recent developments from the European Food Safety Authority threaten to complicate the path to market for CBD food and beverage brands.

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Driving the future of frozen world foods: Taj Foods celebrates milestone win at the Asian Achievers Awards

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IFE 2026 introduces new Sports & Nutrition section as sector continues rapid growth

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Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025

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World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025: Shortlist announcement

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This teams up with German start-up Omami to bring chickpea tofu to UK supermarkets

British plant-based food brand This has teamed up with German food start-up Omami to launch This is Omami Chickpea Tofu in the UK, rolling out from 24 September.

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Nestlé appoints Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen as new CEO of Nespresso

Appointments

Nestlé has announced the appointment of Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen as the new chief executive officer of Nespresso, effective 1 November 2025.

Opinion: Gen Z has abandoned yogurt – How can the category win them back?

Dairy

Zack Cunningham, head of category and commercial planning (dairy), explores how innovation, health trends and evolving routines are reshaping yogurt’s role across every life stage.

Groundhog day? The EU's anti-deforestation rules delayed once more

Exclusives

The European Union is poised to push back the implementation of its much-anticipated anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) yet again. FoodBev examines...