The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Bakery-café chain Paris Baguette has announced its strategic product lineup for the winter season, betting heavily on the enduring consumer preference for sweet-and-salty flavour profiles.

Premier Protein® has announced a strategic expansion into the home baking aisle, partnering with Hometown Food Company to launch a new range of Muffin Mixes and Microwavable Muffin Cups.

Leeds-based bakery challenger HeyLo! has announced a significant innovation within the functional snacking category, launching the UK's first crackerbreads formulated with lupin flour.

IHOP is leveraging viral internet culture to drive Q1 footfall, officially launching a nationwide campaign inspired by the "last-place punishment" trend common in fantasy football leagues.

Subway Canada has unveiled the Fresh Fit Menu, a lineup of five pre-set sandwiches engineered to deliver high protein content while remaining under a 500-calorie threshold.

This new product line marks an evolution for the heritage brand, pivoting from its traditional soft-baked format to a crisp texture profile designed to deliver enhanced nutritional density.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. has announced the launch of its new Winter Seasonal Collection, kicking off a strategic initiative to rotate five distinct limited-time lineups throughout the calendar year.

Cash proceeds from the deal are estimated at approximately $65 million, contingent on fiscal year 2025 financial results for the Japanese unit. The transaction is projected to close in the first quarter of 2026.