The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Frozen snack brand The Pizza Cupcake has rebranded as Incredifulls to expand into a multi-product better-for-you handheld platform, launching PB&J Cups this autumn.

Starco Brands has completed the acquisition of California-based Custom Bakehouse, adding a 75,000-square-foot facility and an estimated US$20 million in annual revenue to its CPG platform.

Baked snack manufacturer Legacy Bakehouse has appointed former Crofter's Organic CEO Tim Jax as Chief Executive Officer to guide its next phase of operational scaling.

Krispy Kreme has introduced a limited-time Original Glazed Blueberry Flavoured Doughnut across participating US and Canadian stores to drive seasonal retail footfall.

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven Japan has introduced a new sweet sandwich featuring cocoa-flavoured bread and a mixed fruit filling to select regional retail networks.

US organic retailer Natural Grocers has expanded its proprietary private-label portfolio with the nationwide launch of six certified organic bread and bakery products.

Snacking manufacturer Pladis has extended its McVitie’s Hobnobs portfolio with the launch of Hobnobs Oaty Snaps, a high-fibre, non-HFSS rectangular biscuit range arriving in UK supermarkets.

Rise Baking Company has announced the relocation and expansion of its Georgia Innovation Centre to Uptown Atlanta, establishing a 30,000-square-foot facility to integrate its commercial and research operations.