The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Italian cured meat producer Salumificio SantOrso S.r.l. has launched Salami Chips, utilising patented dehydration technology to convert authentic charcuterie into an ambient, high-protein snack for international retail and private label distribution.

Nutrabolt has launched its 2026 summer flavour portfolio for C4 Performance Energy, combining a nationwide limited-time offering with strategic retail-exclusive partnerships at Circle K and Casey's.

Papa Johns has partnered with Disney and Pixar to launch immersive Pizza Planet pop-ups and a global menu, driving customer loyalty through in-app gamification.

Premium UK supermarket Waitrose has partnered with Disney+ to launch a co-branded, limited-edition "80s Rivals" food and drink range, executing a bidirectional brand integration loop to capitalise on the nostalgic "noshtalgia" consumer trend.

CPG brand Bush's has launched three limited-edition baked bean flavours, Dill Pickle, Apple Pie and Rocket Pop-Flavoured

Mondelez International has launched Sour Patch Kids Chews, a sweet-to-sour candy utilising individual wrapping to target the Gen Z gaming demographic and solve the sticky fingers pain point.