Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has completed an investment in Lavit, a maker of multi-beverage, counter-top dispensing machines. Using globally patented technology, the Lavit system lets consumers make and pour their drink in seconds, by dispensing a range of cold beverage options “on-demand” at the tap of a button and offering customisation of beverages based on carbonation and flavour. The partnership with Lavit will […]

Zenith Global’s new report on the North American CBD Drinks Market charts its recent progress and highlights new obstacles that must now be overcome. Regional retail sales in 2020 are estimated at US$180 million, with US growth much more heavily dependent on an uncertain regulatory environment than any disruption from coronavirus. The Canadian market has been held back by an […]

Over 150 people have already booked for the virtual UK Water Drinks and Soft Drinks Conferences on 3rd and 4th September. “We had expected everyone to book at the last minute, but more people now realise you can’t have better access to industry leaders and extensive networking any other way,” commented Richard Hall, chairman of event organisers Zenith Global, the […]

The annual UK Water Drinks and Soft Drinks Conferences, in conjunction with the Natural Source Waters Association and British Soft Drinks Association, will both be held online this year, on 3 and 4 September. “After months of separation, September will be a great time to re-connect,” commented Richard Hall, chairman of event organisers Zenith Global.  “We believe we have found […]

The winners of the 2020 InnoBev Awards were announced on June 30 during a special online awards ceremony. The fourth annual InnoBev Awards were organised by global food and drink experts Zenith Global and attracted over 120 entries from innovators across the worldwide soft drinks industry. The Winners Best Low/No Sugar Drink Shaka Tea – Shaka Tea Best Functional Drink […]

A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus. The new strategic interventions jointly announced by the Department for International Trade (DIT) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will offer immediate support to help businesses in the industry grow […]

The finalists for the 2020 InnoBev Awards have been announced. Organised by food and drink experts Zenith Global, the awards celebrate the best in innovation across the global soft drinks industry. This year’s awards attracted over 120 entries worldwide. The finalists and winners have been selected by an eminent panel of independent judges who represent all corners of the global […]

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is expanding its Espresso Monster range with the launch of a new flavour – Espresso Salted Caramel, designed to appeal to coffee drinkers and energy drink lovers alike. The new Espresso Monster variant is a combination of real brewed coffee and the Monster energy blend. Available in a premium ‘touch ink’ black 250ml can, the new […]

Britvic has announced it has entered into a long-term agreement with Esterform Packaging for the supply of recycled plastic (rPET), an important milestone in the company’s sustainable business programme.   Britvic is committed to pursuing a sustainable packaging strategy. Critical to achieving this is delivering a step-change reduction in the use of virgin PET in its packaging and an increase […]

Coca-Cola European Partners has reduced the carbon footprint of its operations by 62 per cent since 2010 according to vice president, public affairs, communications & sustainability Julian Hunt. This has been achieved by investing in no or low carbon manufacturing and cold drinks equipment, moving to 100% renewable electricity and running energy efficiency behaviour change programmes across our entire business. […]