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DSM | July 2025
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DSM Leader Sep 25
Milk
DSM-Firmenich introduces new alt-milk innovations
DSM-Firmenich introduces new alt-milk innovations

DSM-Firmenich has introduced two new solutions designed to deliver a dairy-like experience in plant-based beverages.

Beverage
Refresco completes acquisition of plant-based beverage manufacturer Frías
Refresco completes acquisition of plant-based beverage manufacturer Frías

Refresco has successfully closed its acquisition of Frías Nutrición, a Spanish plant-based beverage manufacturer.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Sproud introduces ‘Barista Zero’ milk alternative
Sproud introduces ‘Barista Zero’ milk alternative

Sproud has introduced Barista Zero, a sugar-free beverage designed to offer barista-level taste and performance.

New products
Starbucks ends additional charge for non-dairy milk in US and Canada
Starbucks ends additional charge for non-dairy milk in US and Canada

Starbucks will no longer charge extra for customising beverages with non-dairy milk beginning 7 November.

Milk
Silk unveils oat milk blend for children, Silk Kids
Silk unveils oat milk blend for children, Silk Kids

Danone North America’s plant-based Silk brand is launching Silk Kids, an oat milk blend crafted especially for children ages five and above.

New products
Oatly adds new ‘Lighter Taste’ product to Barista range
Oatly adds new ‘Lighter Taste’ product to Barista range

Oatly has announced the launch of Barista Lighter Taste into retail stores across the UK.

New products
UK television presenter Maya Jama becomes investor and co-owner of plant milk brand Sproud
UK television presenter Maya Jama becomes investor and co-owner of plant milk brand Sproud

British television presenter Maya Jama has become an investor and co-owner of Swedish plant milk brand Sproud.

Funding & investments
Oddlygood expands presence in the UK with acquisition of British brand Rude Health
Oddlygood expands presence in the UK with acquisition of British brand Rude Health

Oddlygood has announced its acquisition of British plant-based drinks, cereals and snacks brand Rude Health for an undisclosed sum.

Mergers & Acquisitions
New data analysis from GFI shows plant-based growth in Europe
New data analysis from GFI shows plant-based growth in Europe

The Good Food Institute's new analysis of Circana data shows that sales of plant-based foods grew in six European countries last year.

Beverage
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