Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Ingredion agrees to acquire texture company TIC Gums for $400m, Indian dairy brand Amul to focus on camel's milk after food safety decision, and James Cropper develops sustainable alternative to plastic gift set moulds

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola buys out Anheuser-Busch's stake in African bottling operation for $3.15bn, research suggests that consumers with allergies spend £2,000 more a year, and Ulrick & Short develops ingredient that cuts sugar in ready meals by 30%

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: CCL Industries acquires film packaging manufacturer Innovia, Amcor introduces coffee packaging with built-in venting control, and Stoli Group marks first foray into tequila with Kah brand

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Just Eat acquires nearest UK competitor HungryHouse, figures for food contaminated with plastic and rubber 'up', plus Domino's Pizza's launches ordering capability on Google Home

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Asahi Group acquires Anheuser-Busch brands in central Europe, Sugar awareness ‘limited’ despite attempts to cut back – Cargill and Stable Micro Systems develops rig to ‘force test’ tins and cans

For the food industry, or rather for those who rely on working in it, it’s been an interesting and perhaps prophetic year. From supermarkets without checkouts to drones and robot deliveries, the face of food retailing and foodservice is changing at an alarming but exciting rate. Bill Bruce talks about the future of food, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0: the fourth industrial age.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: C&C Group extends partnership with AB InBev, Sustainable vanilla initiative aims to improve famers’ livelihoods and Manchester City Football Club and Heineken continue partnership

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: UK shoppers set to spend £20billion on groceries over upcoming festive period, PepsiCo launches new premium bottled water range featuring label designs by emerging artists , and Fyffes to be acquired by Sumitomo for €751 million

Pauline Collard product manager for Lynside ProteYn, a development from Lesaffre Human Care, talked to Claire Phoenix about this yeast based protein concept.

Designed for the growing number of consumers who are interested in non animal based proteins – it is guaranteed non GMO and free from protease inhibitors, phytates and is produced without pesticides or antibiotics for growth.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: A2 milk ‘boosts concentration of essential antioxidant’, study says, New UK rules to ban advertising fatty or sugary foods to children, and Fonterra launches premium duo of UHT milk products in China

There is a major trend to alternative proteins but all of these plant proteins lack certain essential amino acids. Satya Jonnalagadda of Kerry ingredients explains here how by combining proteins such as cereals and  legumes you can create a complete protein.

To meet the demand and maximise the key principles of protein the company has developed a concept called Prodiem.

Prodiem is a combination of pea and rice protein, pea and oat protein or pea and potato protein which ensures that consumers receive a complete protein. This research has been independently validated so that the company can meet this complete protein claim.

Barry Callebaut commits to series of promises on sustainability, Blue Yonder develops system for replenishment of fresh produce and Coca-Cola Femsa takes over Brazilian beverage group Vonpar

Sarah O'Neill of Carberry speaks with Jesus Luna-Lopez about the company's new milky whey based beverage, which is UHT stable and suitable in neutral PH applications.

Alex Clere takes a look at the biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Suntory's ¥100m investment in Vietnamese production lines, Rémy Cointreau acquires US whiskey producer Westland Distillery, and the UK government backtracks on plan to charge for unsold soft drinks

Mathieu Lucot, marketing manager of EPI Ingrédients spoke with Jesus Luna-Lopez about the company's direction towards infant formula, in particular controlling the mineral content into infant formula.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: General Mills unveils new organisational structure to ‘maximise scale’, SMEs forced to wait two-thirds longer for payment – trade body and Alcohol Information Partnership snubs minimum alcohol price call

Albert McQuaid of Kerry Ingredients talks about the rise of plant based proteins such as dairy and soya.

However, as Albert explains these can be challenging in terms of both taste and functionality. As a solution Kerry launched a product called ProDiem at Health Ingredients Europe, which helps to modify particles for a smoother taste.

Kerry can help to mask bitter earthy notes in pea protein for instance with taste technology using only natural based products. Perhaps using a rice, pea and oat combination for instance so that the amino acid content is optimal.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: ‘Almost half of consumers’ expect natural products states research by EuroMonitor and Fonterra opens new state of the art milk powder dryer

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Retail ‘tipping point’ after fall in number of products on promotion, ‘Major breakthrough’ will reduce sugar in Nestlé products by 40% and Costa rolls out recycling scheme UK-wide, and will take in ‘any cup’

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Carlsberg revitalises Export lager with new Danish heritage design, McCormick to acquire Italian flavour manufacturer Giotti and Newman’s Own Foundation gives £175,000 to children’s charities

Colin Gillis, president of Ball Beverage Packaging Europe showcased the company’s Strawster concept, which is a modern gadget available in Ball’s 25cl slim can.

As Colin states, the technology features a self-activated straw that appears once the tab of the can is engaged, provides a unique aspect to the overall drinks experience. The product can also be customised.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Social media ‘increasingly important’ for product launches, Costa Express extends Shell partnership for five more years and reports state Ferrero closing in on deal for two United Biscuits brands

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Donkey milk chocolate bar created by Swiss companies, Valio selling milk powders to Chinese consumers and Coca-Cola European Partners announce plans to expand liquor portfolio

Darren Wood rounds up the day's latest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Yoplait to cut sugar and increase vitamin D in Petits Filous, Activ’Inside launches organic solutions for feminine health and Modelo CEO leaves €200m legacy to residents of his home village

Tetra Pak's Dirk Ostermann talks about the company's new automation platform which they showcased during BrauBeviale 2016.

Dirk explains about Tetra Pak's MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) solution for food production that covers an entire operation.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: European Commission sets up investment fund for start-ups, Givaudan invests in expansion to Singapore flavour centre and Polish cider company Cydrownia in €90,000 crowdfunding effort

Food giants pledge to ‘reiterate’ support for climate change action, Coca-Cola European Partners invests £2.3m in Scottish plant, and Red spinach supplementation boosts energy, research finds

In part one and part two of our three episode series on start-up accelerators and incubators, Darren Wood spoke with Andrew Ive managing director of Food X, Tara Mei of Kitchen Table Project and Simon Lacey of Grocery Accelerator to talk about the role of accelerators with new businesses and what is being looked for in a start-up.

Now, in part three, our industry professionals speak openly about stories of start-ups they've successfully worked with, why they believe the mentality towards accelerators and incubators is changing and their predictions for the future of the food and beverage industry.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Dr Pepper Snapple Group to acquire Bai Brands for $1.7bn, PepsiCo agrees to acquire US probiotics drink company KeVita, and World Food Innovation Awards 2017 now open for entries

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Mondelez to extend Cocoa Life programme to all Cadbury products, Coca-Cola agrees to refranchise Chinese bottling territory, and Swedish quark brand Lindahls set to come to the UK

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverage, including: 55% of soft drinks do not contain more than the daily limit of sugar, Coveris unveils new linerless print technology for Aldi and The Drinks Basket unveils online drinks store to target consumers

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Tetra Pak invests $110m in new manufacturing plant in Vietnam, Subway unveils first festive sub, plus collaboration with Spotify and Dean Foods forms joint venture with organic cooperative CROPP

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories, including: Kevin Gates creating pineapple flavour of I Don’t Get Tired energy drinks, Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients adding toasted corn flour ingredient and Alfa Laval stating energy-efficient agitators lower power use ‘by 80%’

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Cargill investing €35m to increase sweetener options in Europe, Greencore expanding US operation with $750m Peacock Foods deal and CCEP to bring revamped Coca-Cola Zero Sugar to whole of Europe

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Lamb Weston/Meijer invests in €120m potato plant, consumption of dairy in Russia expected to fall 3%, and Bai Brands launches new line of sparkling zero-sugar drinks

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Refresco records rise in total volume and co-packing volume, John Lewis launches its hotly anticipated Christmas advert, and all winners and finalists of the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2016 announced

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Tetra Pak's $6.8m agreement in the Middle East, British families' attitudes towards sugar and sweeteners, plus Weight Watchers' packaging refresh

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Mondelēz under pressure over changes to Toblerone, Carlsberg UK's new beer dispenser could be 'step-change', and more than 50 industry acquisitions recorded for October

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Meiji's ¥5bn investment in functional yogurt, PET recycling expected to reach 2m tonnes by 2020, and Elopak's new aseptic carton launched in partnership with Eckes-Granini

In the first of our three part series on start-up accelerators and incubators, Darren Wood spoke with Andrew Ive managing director of Food X, Tara Mei of Kitchen Table Project and Simon Lacey of Grocery Accelerator to talk about the role of accelerators with new businesses and what is being looked for in a start-up.

Now, in part two, these three industry professionals speak openly about the challenges faced by start-ups, the value of networking and how accelerators or incubators can aid the journey of entrepreneurs.

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Müller Milk & Ingredients' £60m investment, Cooperoeste's carton pack move and the consumer trends of 2017 predicted

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Müller Milk & Ingredients unveils proposals for ‘sustainable future’, Fonterra to offer ‘richer, sweeter’ mascarpone to Japanese market and Duravant acquires packaging machinery manufacturer Arpac

Camilla Howard of US based Unitherm Food Systems talks about the company’s full micro processing line for meat production with a capacity of 200 kilos per hour including a direct flame grill, spiral oven for roasting, steaming, or combination, and spiral chiller/freezer.

Alex Clere rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Chinese e-commerce ‘worth more than US and UK combined’, Ornua to acquire ingredients division of US dairy business and Whey protein ‘helps improve vascular health’, research claims

Withanat of the General Beverage Company based in Thailand explains the move to vitamin enriched drinks with the If Fruitamin range including variants such as: white grape with aloe vera pieces, mango delight with mango pulp, coconut water, Spanish red grape juice and Japanese matcha latte -  all packaged in attractive shrink wrapped PET bottles.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: DuPont invests $100m in expanding probiotic production capacity, Yum! Brands lets go of Chinese operation to form new business and Wincanton and Constellation Brands to acquire brewery from Modelo for $600m

Darren Wood rounds up the latest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Iced tea consumption ‘over 35bn litres in 2015’, new report says, UK vending businesses told to prepare for release of new £1 coin and Brits ‘eat 2,700 sausages and Wincanton and Majestic Wine in new distribution arrangement

Marialuisa Ferro head of Gryö UK talks about using alternative less expensive proteins such as flour made from edible insects such as crickets. The company’s dried fruit bars are nutrient dense and importantly taste good with flavours such as dark chocolate and pistachio, apricot and thyme and ginger and fig.  Manufactured in Loir et Cher and supported by the Food Val de Loire agrifood cluste in southern France, they already have won over a number of gourmets and now have an eye on the export market.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Lyle’s Golden Syrup to return to TV with first advert in 25 years, Energy coffee Rocket Fuel fires rocket into space in new campaign and Brits ‘eat 2,700 sausages and 3,200 rashers of bacon’ in their life.

Bottled water is a booming industry, in the United States alone sales have risen by over 400% in the past five years. There's no doubt about its appeal, it's calorie free, refreshing and healthier than sugar filled fizzy drinks. To talk about the bottled water category and its growth is FoodBev.com news editor Alex Clere and Patrick Turpin, chief executive officer of deep ocean water company Kona Deep.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Yili pays $680m for 37% stake in organic milk producer Shengmu, BrewDog launches Abstrakt line of beers in Beatson Clark bottlesand Bio-tiful Dairy announces new listing with Boots for kefir drinks

KIND was born 12 years ago, in the US, by pioneering social entrepreneur, Daniel Lubetzky with a mission to make the world a little kinder; one snack and one act at a time. 

In 10 short years, Daniel had not only created and established a healthy snack bar category, but had built a $1bn business - taking America by storm.

Darren Wood spoke with Daniel to talk about the category growth and lessons he learned when starting up a new company.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top news stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé Professional develops ‘richer, darker’ Arabica coffee, Mondelēz India launches Cadbury Bournvita tiffin packsand Alland & Robert to present range of acacia fibres at Hi Europe.

Ann Woods, product development manager for Forest Feast, explains growing demand for power-packed snacking with protein-rich Acti-Snack containing dried cherries, walnuts, cacao nibs and oven roasted cashews. The company has a provenance-led Street Food range including kerala cashew and coconut spice; Sri Lanka kandy mix of raisins, pineapple, toasted coconut and roasted almonds; and a Louisiana hickory barbecue mix. 

Nico Riggio – CEO and founder of Blissimo, based in São Paulo, Brazil – talks about the move to lower calorie juice blends with flavours such as coconut and banana, mango and orange and some new coffee variants too.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: ‘Changing the UK diet – reducing dependence on sugar’, Low-sugar frozen yogurt brand Only By Nature debuts first ice cream and Huhtamaki to set up new flexible packaging units in Egypt and India

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Blue Bunny Ice Cream's investment in modernisation, Mondelēz's female empowerment programme reviewed, and Nestlé relaunches Special.T

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Gay Lea Foods buys Canadian butter maker Stirling Creamery, Beck's develops a novel bottle-top camera, and Arla Foods launches a range of fat-free quark in the UK

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Pizza Hut's pizza-ordering tattoo, Sabelli's deal for mozzarella producer Trevisanalat, and Iceland's video on-demand partnership with vlogging platform Channel Mum

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Fonterra Milk for Schools ‘boosts dairy consumption’, report says, Tesco to significantly expand craft beer range in Express stores and World Beverage Innovation Awards 2016 finalists announced

Bottled water sales have risen by over 300% over the past 5 years. There's no doubt about its appeal, it's calorie free, refreshing and healthier than fizzy sugary drinks.

Darren Wood talks about the bottled water industry and its growth with Foodbev.com news editor Alex Clere and Kona Deep Chief Executive Officer Patrick Turpin.

Darren Wood rounds up the latest news in the world of food and beverages, including: PepsiCo outlining ambitious plan to cut sugar by two-thirds, British Water Cooler Association setting out 5 sustainability actions and Ball packaging Belgian chocolates in beverage can for first time

Alex Clere rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Kellogg acquires Parati's controlling shareholder, GEA unveils new service concept and the pizza made entirely from chocolate.

Alex Clere rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Unilever's price row with Tesco, Asahi completes acquisition of Miller Brands UK, and Malibu develops cup that can order a drink for you

Alex Clere rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Amazon reportedly set to open convenience stores, Stock Spirits acquires three Czech alcohol brands, and the Australian company developing HPP baby food

Alex Clere rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola acquires Anheuser-Busch's stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, private-label soft drinks record 'mixed' growth, and Ikea launches coffee that is both organic and UTZ-certified

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Mondelēz India adds premium chocolate countline Cadbury Fuse, Beneo opens Indian subsidiary to cater to ‘fast-growing’ market, Mars buys Berkshire Hathaway’s stake in Wrigley to set up merger.

Food and beverage accelerators can be useful to entrepreneurs who are looking to move their start-ups forward. In addition to mentorship and training, many accelerators will offer funding, co-working space, and introductions to angels and venture capitalists that are looking to fund businesses.

In part one of this three part series Darren Wood spoke with Andrew Ive managing director of Food X, Tara Mei of Kitchen Table Project and Simon Lacey of Grocery Accelerator to talk about the role of accelerators with new businesses and what is being looked for in a start-up.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Arjuna Natural Extracts to launch gooseberry extract ingredient, Pankaboard unveils new folding cartonboard box for beverages and Thomson & Scott creates ‘skinny’ prosecco with half the sugar.

Reinvent Life Sciences was established in July 2014 with a vision to innovate better healthcare solutions for the masses. 

Kangaroo Bounce Back is a premium after-party replenishment mix. It is a unique blend of amino acids, vitamins, electrolytes and herbs which help you rehydrate, revitalise and recover. 

After extensive research and analysis, this unique formulation has been scientifically prepared to make sure the body gets the healthy support it needs to revitalise the body.

 Claire Phoenix spoke with founder and chief executive officer Dhruv Trivedi to talk about their new drink concept called Kangaroo Bounce Back.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Lack of SME exporters costs UK industry £141bn, research finds, Constellation Brands acquires US distiller High West for $160m and DuPont Nutrition & Health adds cultures for soft-ripened cheese

Kinomi, the term for nuts in Japanese, is a range of flavoured roasted nuts created by Hiromi Stone who was born in Japan but raised overseas.

Hiromi uses a base coating of Japanese flavours such as soya sauce, sake and kombu.

Claire Phoenix spoke with Hiromi about the product including where the nuts and almonds are sourced from and their choice of packaging.

Atlantic Rain was set up to take advantage of the current gap in the European market of no companies producing potable bottled rainwater.

Feeling there was an opportunity to exploit Ireland’s geographical position, where Atlantic fronts can bring in as much as 60 inches of rain to the west or Ireland per annum, to produce a unique product that uses this natural and abundant resource.

Atlantic Rain plans to produce still and sparkling versions in bespoke 750 and 250ml glass bottles and market it as a premium product. Company director Paul O'Flynn spoke with Claire Phoenix at the Zenith Springboard event to find out more.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top news stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Carlsberg unveils new green fiber bottle design, EHL Ingredients to launch new blends and Coca-Cola announces change to US refranchising deal

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the word of food and beverage, including: Coca-Cola to produce and distribute Dunkin’ Donuts bottled coffees, Nescafé’s 24-hour social media live stream to celebrate international coffee day and Dairy Union of Russia urges school milk to be available across country

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverage including: Turkmenistan brewer Berk Group moving into snacks, Nestlé Waters partnering with Imagine H2O to support water innovation and The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment has announced the latest figures on carton recycling in the EU.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top news in the world of food and beverages including: AB InBev-SAB Miller shareholders approving takeover, Carlsberg’s Euro 2016 video advert banned for linking alcohol with building site and Coca-Cola bottlers in Japan in talks over merger.

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages. Including: Tetra Pak sees growth opportunities for 100% juice, Moju unveils cold pressed booster shot, Whittard of Chelsea and Alibaba confirm partnership to sell tea to China

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages. Including: PureCircle’s new state-of-the-art plant set to double production, Coca-Cola Amatil’s new juice factory produces 800,000 bottles a day and KM Packaging Services to extend range of pre-made pouches

Mondelez to invest $15 million on new research centre in India, Sacmi introducing new IPS 400 preform press and Global stevia market passes $350 million

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverage including: Millennials leading online grocery shopping revolution in Europe, Increased alcohol prices won’t put off UK drinkers and General Mills investing additional $3m in cottage cheese producer Good Culture

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Lucozade Ribena Suntory targeting energy savings with Wonderware, Alaska Seafood launching new marketing campaign highlighting benefits and CSM Bakery Solutions announcing new president and chief executive officer.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverage including: Müller highlighting £700m dairy category growth potential, Percol launching compostable coffee pods and Tate & Lyle opening expanded oat ingredients production plant

Darren Wood rounds up the day's latest news in the world of food and beverages including: The Shack launching frozen range of American-inspired meals, Eteaket working with scientists to develop sea buckthorn tea and Drink Me Chai unveiling new packaging and sampling effort.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top news stories in the world of food and beverage including: Fonterra kicking off world’s joint largest milk dryer at NZ plant, Arla Professional launching as Arla targets significant foodservice growth and UK dairy group Meadow Foods gets significant US investment

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top news stories in the world of food and beerages including: Kerrygold opening new €38 million butter and packaging facility, Protein drink growth ‘driven by 10 key trends’ – new report and Chr. Hansen acquiring Valio’s LGG probiotic strain for €73m.

Darren Wood rounds up today's top news stories in the world of food and beverages including: Wild Turkey unveiling first TV ad directed by actor McConaughey, Organic ‘has huge part to play’ in future of retail – Soil Association and Guinness introducing new pack formats for Hop House 13 lager.

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including:Beam Suntory debuts three new flavours of Effen vodka, Epicurex confirms intention to sell Cocozia coconut water brand, Clondalkin Flexible Packaging agrees to private equity buyout

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Two-thirds of British shoppers ‘dissatisfied’ with supermarkets, Danone agrees to sell Chile subsidiary to Watt’s for $24m, Sugarwise develops independent test to identify added sugars

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: B.Fresh unveils ad campaign to promote farm-made credentials, Sonoco invests €8m in expansion to plastic packaging site, ‘Only half of UK families find time for a sit-down meal’

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Brexit, what Brexit? UK industry ‘upbeat’ in spite of Europe vote, Ynsect to work with research institute to grow insects industry, Alcohol brands in partnership to defend responsible drinking record

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Naked Marshmallow Co debuts new marshmallow-infused spirits, Paper maker James Cropper adds premium food contact papers, FrieslandCampina to switch to wood chip steam at cheese plant

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Martini launches smart cube that knows when you want another, Jim Beam unveils ‘richer, woodier’ twice-aged bourbon whiskey, German craft brewer teams up with roaster on new ‘coffee ale’

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Bare Snacks launches new line of organic baked coconut chips, Ryvita launches individual ‘lunch packs’ for added convenience, USDA developing biodegradable, edible film made from casein

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Kettle Foods acquires 74% of Metcalfe’s to take full control, Fairfields Farm launches ‘low-fat, low-calorie’ Lentil Lites snack, Swedish chocolate companies to bring ranges to UK ‘for first time’

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: New health drink brand launches ‘pure’ flavoured mineral waters, Consumers will buy into ‘wonky veg’, say 90% of retail managers, Nestlé launches high-protein granola with Shreddies pieces.

Jessica Gay rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Heineken buys Carlsberg brewery in ‘growing’ Vietnamese market, glass packaging ‘stable’ but still faces specific challenges, Starbucks extends partnership with One Water into Europe

Alex Clere rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: The value of UK exports rose in the six months before Brexit vote, energy drink launches 'grew 29% in five years' according to Mintel, and Corona offers beach-goers the chance to have a beer delivered straight to them.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages including: Mezzan Holding to acquire 70% stake in Saudi Arabia’s Al Safi,  Gin brand Gordon’s adopts first packaging redesign in 70 years and USDA to ease dairy pressures with $20m surplus cheese buyout.