"We call that the legislation, especially for coffee, be postponed for another year," Lavazza chairman Giuseppe Lavazza has reportedly said.

AG Barr have taken a stake of between 50% to 75% in the London-based functional beverage and supplements business.

Private-equity firm company Anacacia Capital has acquired a majority stake in Australia-based dairy supplier Procal.

US wine group Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has sold its Conn Creek Winery brand to a California-headquartered investment and advisory firm.

Vintage Coffee and Beverages Limited plans to raise Rs2.15bn ($25.1m) through equity shares and convertible warrants to fund a new plant.

Cognac producer Ragnaud Sabourin is hoping designer Christian Louboutin's investment in the business will drive awareness of its products.

Wine could be left out of a trade deal between the EU and US, according to EU wine trade body Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV).

US-based O'Neill Vintners & Distillers has entered the energy drinks market with the launch of the Catalyst brand.

Mizkan Group's US arm has acquired local cocktail mixers brand Zing Zang from private equity investor NexPhase Capital.

The UK has unveiled a new policy to promote the sale of healthy foods and drinks in conjunction with industry manufacturers ...

Food Empire will invest $37m to expand its spray-dried soluble coffee manufacturing facility in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Coke bottler Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company is to buy Ghana-based businesses Voltic (GH) and West African Refreshments.