Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Constellation Brands records 7% net sales rise in fiscal year 2019, Berlin Packaging seals deal to buy French firm Verrerie Calvet, and Pernod Ricard plans transition to sustainable packaging by 2025.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Constellation to sell about 30 brands to Gallo in $1.7bn deal, Pernod Ricard plans transition to sustainable packaging by 2025, and Roquette opens new food technical centre in Singapore

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé to launch plant-based burgers in Europe and the US, FDA proposes updated rules for fluoride added to bottled water, and Döhler acquires majority stake in Spanish juice producer Zucasa

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Owens-Illinois acquires Mexican site from Grupo Modelo for $188m, Bubs Australia targets growth in China with Deloraine Dairy deal, and Dairy Farmers of America selects start-ups for latest accelerator.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Kellogg to sell range of snack brands to Ferrero for $1.3bn, Kirin-owned Lion acquires 100% of UK craft brewer Magic Rock, and Mahou San Miguel inaugurates Brewhub collaborative facility

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Cargill posts third-quarter profit rise thanks to cost efficiencies, Schur Flexibles acquires Swedish packaging firm Scandiflex Pac, and Lucozade Ribena Suntory in overhaul of packaging portfolio.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: first energy drink released under Coke brand, major food and drink firms aim to improve plastic recycling in Africa, and European demand for edible seeds ‘has peaked’

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: McCormick benefits from new product launches in first quarter, Quintessential Brands announces standalone North America unit, and plant-based meals maker Alpha Foods raises $7m in seed funding.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: McDonald’s to acquire ‘decision logic’ pioneers Dynamic Yield, Lantmännen acquires Tate & Lyle’s oat ingredient business, and Nestlé opens new research and development centre in Beijing

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Anheuser-Busch UK renamed as part of ongoing transformation, Sealed Air partners with Kuraray for plant-based food packaging, and the judges are announced for the Asia Food Innovation Awards 2019.