Beverages
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Jorge Mesquita to steer Blue Triton Brands into future as an independent water business
US – BlueTriton Brands, the former US and Canadian operations of Nestle Waters, has appointed Jorge Mesquita as the new chief executive officer. Mr. Mesquita, a trained chemical…
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Suntory Group invests US$912m in renewable energy transition as Pilgrim’s UK targets net zero by 2030
JAPAN – Japanese beverage giant, Suntory Group is investing US$912 million in transitioning all its facilities to renewable energy as part of efforts to meet its…
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Royal Unibrew expands into energy drinks category with acquisition of French brand Crazy Tiger
FRANCE – Royal Unibrew, a Denmark-based beverage company, has expanded into the energy drinks category with the acquisition of MC Energy, the owner of the…
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Coca-Cola to open new tech center in South Africa, expanding its global digital network
SOUTH AFRICA – The coronavirus pandemic has triggered seismic shifts in shopping behaviour, challenging The Coca-Cola Company to reinvent its approach towards brand launches, marketing…
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Soft beverage manufacturer Schweppes Zimbabwe earmarks US$35m investment in citrus production
ZIMBABWE – Schweppes Zimbabwe, manufacturer and distributor of non-carbonated beverages in Zimbabwe, is seeking to invest US$35 million in the next 10 years into a…