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Olipop is one of the biggest M&A targets in the beverage sector (KO:NYSE)
Follow us on Google for the latest stock news One of the biggest M&A targets in the beverage sector is Olipop. The U.S. functional soda brand is positioned as a low-sugar, high-fiber prebiotic alternative to traditional soft drinks. It is…
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Instacart Shares Christmas Purchase Trends with 'Surprisingly Polarizing' Items
Instacart shares its 2024 list of holiday favorites The retail and delivery service made a roundup of items that surged in the days leading up to Christmas Many traded in their Thanksgiving turkeys for red meat to end the year off Instacart has you…
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VIP Industries appoints Sameer Wanchoo as CMO
VIP Industries has recently appointed Sameer Wanchoo as its chief marketing officer. He joins the luggage company after a seven-year stint at Eureka Forbes, where he served as CMO and led the company's brand and marketing initiatives across…
HCCB lays off upto 6 per cent workforce as part of restructuring
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd has given the pink slips to 200-300 employees due to an internal restructuring exercise.The bottling arm of the beverage major Coca-Cola said this was being done as part of a restructuring exercise. The company…
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Starbucks Reveals Its Most Viral Drinks of 2025, Including 1 That's Coming This Winter
Starbucks has shared its “Most Viral Drinks of 2025' list The list includes nine custom and secret-menu beverages, from the 'Gummy Shark Drink' to the 'Pink Drink with Pearls' The No. 1 spot went to the Dubai Chocolate-inspired Matcha Latte…
Chatting about the joy of winter beers with Craig Thomas, Master Cicerone
The cold months are a fine time to enjoy high-octane, spiced beers sometimes called Christmas ales or winter warmers. (Getty Images) It's winter, time to curl up by a crackling fire with a blanket and a hot cup of cocoa. Or if you happen to be a…
Whiskey Brands Are Declaring Bankruptcy As Industry Shifts
As Americans are slowing down on their consumption of alcohol and the ongoing tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump, the whiskey industry has seen its share of struggles. Adding to a growing number of other whiskey producers, the A.M. Scott…
The 14 top agtech, food tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Every year, TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and from them, the top 20 compete on the big stage for the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash…
Statutory warning: Alcohol consumption increases your risk to mouth cancer, finds Tata Memorial study
There is no safe limit for consuming alcohol, even a low daily intake heightened the risk of mouth cancer, says a study by the Centre for Cancer Epidemiology and Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), at Mumbai's…
The Most Popular Holiday Drink in Each State-One Major Favorite Is Noticeably Missing
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer. With the weather getting colder and family and friends getting together to celebrate the holidays, you might need some extra merriment to stay warm and cozy—and to keep the party going throughout the…
Popular BBQ Chain Just Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Over the past few years, the food and beverage industry has been hit hard. First, the pandemic quickly put most restaurants in debt due to forced closures and reduced demand. That was followed by inflationary pressures and tariff increases…
The best Christmas markets to visit in the UK for last-minute gifts
As nights start to get darker in the UK, cities are being brightened by festive illuminations, alpine chalet stalls and the icy glow of skating rinks. While Europe has often stolen the spotlight with its seasonal spectacles in cities like Bruges…
Newsweek New & Noteworthy: Products You Need to Try (Dec 24, 2025)
Happy Holidays! C4's launched new energy shots, Diamond Crystal got new flavored salts and Jarritos now comes in a zero calorie format. If you're searching for new products to try, we've got you covered. Newsweek's New & Noteworthy, in partnership…
Long queues and high prices as Saudi Arabia quietly expands its only alcohol store
Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to its sole alcohol store, now permitting wealthy foreign residents to purchase alcoholic beverages. This marks the latest step in the once-ultraconservative kingdom's liberalisation drive. Despite no…
GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business
The latest move removes one of the key friction points for visitors, temporary liquor permits, while allowing licensed hotels and restaurants operational flexibility. As Gujarat positions Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) as…
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