Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Europe’s bottled water industry signs up to major plastic goals, PepsiCo launches second year of its brand incubator programme, and Kerry launches Great Culinary Taste ingredients initiative.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: WHO calls for the elimination of trans fats in all food by 2023, Kraft Heinz reveals five brands chosen for its incubator initiative, and Chinese dairy market to grow by 6.6% CAGR until 2022 – research.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: BRF first-quarter income falters following trade bans, Craft beer brand Bira 91 receives $50m in funding, and Heineken acquires minority stake in Belize Brewing Company.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Coffee sold in California must carry cancer warning, says judge; Nestlé Waters Sacramento plant to use 100% renewable energy; and Sun Basket inaugurates its third US distribution centre.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: AB InBev boosted by emerging markets as US revenues shrink, Nutrition start-up Ample Foods receives $2m in funding, and Beyond Meat products to go on sale in 50 new countries this year.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé pays $7.15bn to sell Starbucks products worldwide, IFF acquires its flavours rival Frutarom for $7.1bn, and Mondelēz International acquires Tate’s Bake Shop for $500m.

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Kellogg’s acquires stake in African joint venture for $420m, Asda-Sainsbury’s merger: UK lawmakers raise concerns, and Russian Standard Vodka launches £2.5m UK marketing campaign

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Kraft Heinz posts rise in profits despite marginal sales decline, Lonza Consumer Health to expand its Greenwood factory, and Tekni-Plex acquires packaging producer Commodore Plastics

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Mondelēz International benefits from snack demand in Europe, Tyson leads $2.2m investment in Future Meat Technologies, and European initiative launched to combat adolescent obesity

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Ireland’s sugar tax begins today as industry plays down its impact, World first as Scotland begins minimum unit pricing on alcohol, and Carlsberg revenue falls following European difficulties