Coca-Cola
CCEP Moves Bulgaria Shared-Services Jobs To Manila
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Services Bulgaria, a shared-services subsidiary, is cutting jobs as some administrative work transfers to a shared-services center CCEP opened in Manila in 2025. Data show the Bulgarian unit's headcount stood at 1,683 as of July. CCEP said it remains committed to Bulgaria, continues creating jobs in Sofia, and offers affected staff an Employee Assistance Program and outplacement support.
Coca-Cola Bottler Expands San Antonio Plant By $42M
Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages unveiled a 170,000-square-foot expansion valued at $42 million for its Eastside bottling facility in San Antonio, adding 80 employees, bringing its workforce to around 900. New equipment, including forklift technology and charging stations, will speed production and eventually allow the plant to package higher volumes of cans.
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP Launches Global Liquid Espresso Concentrate
Keurig Dr Pepper's Coffee Operating Unit introduced a liquid espresso concentrate format spanning four of its brands - L'OR, Jacobs, Kenco and Douwe Egberts - now available in 20 countries. The concentrate comes in Pure Black, Sweet Caramel and Rich Mocha flavors, and once opened and refrigerated, it stays fresh up to four weeks. Chief R&D Officer Carolyn Adams said the format draws on KDP's background delivering liquid coffee to hotels, restaurants, and offices together with its instant coffee processing know-how. The range targets Gen Z drinkers shaped by iced-coffee and social media trends.
Other Companies
Curated Culture Launches Refresh Prebiotic Soda In Singapore
Singapore-based Curated Culture’s Refresh is a prebiotic soda made without sugar, and containing 5g of Fibregum and 30 calories per 245ml can. It’s teaming up with 7-Eleven on S$1 monthly deals into 2027, kicking off with Refresh Lychee this September. Refresh marks the brand's first soda and debuts in Lychee and Calamansi, with Peach and Mango flavors due later. Xylitol sweetens the caffeine-free drink, which is also vegan and JAKIM Halal-certified. Founded in 2021, Curated Culture also markets the Recover and Relax wellness iced teas.
Life Water Reports Strong Growth, Expands Malaysia Capacity
In Malaysia, Sabah-based Life Water Berhad posted a 19.9% revenue increase and grew net profit 23.8% in the financial year ending June 30. Q4 saw revenue climb 28% from the year-ago period. Company officials attributed the gains to stronger bottled-water volumes, a price increase introduced in May 2026, hot-weather demand and broader distribution. Expansion of the Sandakan Sibuga facility, finished in 2025, lifted water-bottling capacity to about 626 million liters per annum.
Lucozade Energy Launches New Zero-Sugar Sherbet Twist
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I is adding a new zero-sugar flavor, Sherbet Twist, to its Lucozade Energy range, rolling out in grocery and convenience stores in standard and price-marked 500ml packs. There’s also a 900ml pack initially sold exclusively through Tesco. Lucozade Energy posted value sales of close to £400 million over the past year, up 2.6% year-on-year, building on flavor additions such as Grafruitti, which became a permanent range member earlier this year.
Red Bull Sues India Over Energy Drink Ban
Red Bull is taking India's food safety regulator to court in Delhi over a June order that bars makers of high-caffeine drinks from using the term "energy drink". Red Bull says the prohibition, issued without prior notice, creates regulatory uncertainty and threatens its investments in a market expected to be worth some $1.6 billion by 2028. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India intends to contest the case, noting the agency had never permitted the "energy drinks" label.
CocoCoast Targets £32m Sales Growth Across UK, Europe
Australian brand CocoCoast, and its coconut water, is aiming for £32 million in yearly UK and European sales within five years, pursuing listings with big British retailers and a national Amazon UK rollout in the coming weeks. CocoCoast sells about 50 million cans across 20 international markets and is targeting A$200 million in total annual revenue. Co-founder Damian Russell noted the brand wants to build a global business in markets with strong long-term growth, adding that repeat buyers matter more than simply getting onto more shelves.
Coop Italia Launches Clear Cola In Italy
Italian consumer cooperative Coop Italia’s limited-edition clear cola, Nuda Cola, contains no sugar, caffeine, or artificial or natural coloring additives, relying on natural flavors and an extract from kola nuts to preserve its taste. Nuda Cola reflects a policy the cooperative has followed since 1980, banning coloring additives across more than 3,000 private-label products. Nuda Cola is available at major co-op stores across Italy from the end of September.
CavinKare Acquires Indian Sparkling Water Brand Polka Pop
CavinKare added Polka Pop, a clean-label Indian sparkling water brand, to its beverages portfolio after acquiring the company in a deal completed early in 2026. Established in 2021, the company ranked among the first Indian entrants to the zero-calorie, zero-sugar sparkling-water segment, selling naturally flavored drinks mainly through quick-commerce platforms. The goal is to offer Indian consumers a clean, refreshing sparkling water option.
Pucuk Harum Launches Lychee-Flavored RTD Tea In Indonesia
Pucuk Harum, known for its original jasmine-and-black-tea blend, introduced a lychee-flavored RTD tea, launching first in West Java, Indonesia. The brand said the move marks a fresh direction after years of favoring gradual changes such as lower-sugar and sugar-free variants over bold flavor innovation, adding a fruit-forward option while keeping its familiar tea base. Pucuk Harum said the new flavor is intended to widen its appeal among variety-seeking and younger drinkers, reinforcing its position in Indonesia's competitive RTD tea market.
Lotte Chilsung Expands Low-Carbon Certified Beverage Lineup
Lotte Chilsung Beverage said its eco-friendly lineup will grow after strengthening its low-carbon certified product portfolio. 19 items, including Isis and Cantata, earned Environmental Product Declaration status from KEITI in August, with 12 reaching the higher low-carbon tier. Shoppers using a Green Card can earn 5% Eco-money on certified items, and 15% on low-carbon products.
ThaiBev
ThaiBev Restructures Product Groups, Shuffles Executive Leadership
Thai Beverage reorganized its operations into four groups, food, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages, to sharpen synergies between units and speed development to strengthen competitiveness. Kosit Suksingha shifts from leading non-alcoholic beverages to head the Spirits Product Group, while continuing to oversee digital and technology work. Rahul Colaco, formerly Fraser & Neave's CEO, takes over the non-alcoholic business while retaining his brand and commercial responsibilities. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi continues as CEO; Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi remains chairman.
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