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Dutch multinational dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina plans to increase the production of Verband Lebensmittel Ohne Gentechnik (VLOG) milk significantly due to a sharp rise in demand in Germany.

Researchers from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), University of Sheffield, Innovate UK, and WET Group have found that by increasing the pH level of water helps to tackle obesity and health problems caused by sugary content in drinks.

Nestle Water North America brand Perrier has announced the rollout of its Perrier & Juice drink across the US market.

Hillhouse Capital Management is set to acquire Scotland-based whisky producer Loch Lomond from Exponent Private Equity. The whisky business was purchased from the Bulloch family in 2014.

Bubs Australia has entered a supply agreement with Fonterra Australia to produce new Bubs Organic infant formula range. Under the agreement, Fonterra will supply organic milk powder to Bubs. The powder is sourced from the company’s organic milk pool in New Zealand and will be manufactured at its facility in Darnum, Victoria.

Broadland Wineries has officially launched its vegan wine range in the US market. This move was made in response to a growing trend towards veganism in the country, which has increased by 600% over the last three years.

With drinks companies set to face increasing pressure in the future, smart technologies will become more important for driving efficiency in drinks manufacturing

Researchers analysed data from 80,647 women participating in the Nurses’ Health Study (1980‒2014) and 37,716 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (1986-2014). These studies aimed to identify the risk factors for major chronic diseases.