The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Planet Doughnut is entering the automated retail sector with a 24/7 vending machine at its Shrewsbury bakery, signalling a strategic shift toward unattended retail to drive round-the-clock sales and geographic expansion.

Nestlé Toll House has introduced a limited-edition soccer-themed duo, Milk Chocolatey Flavoured Soccer Ball Morsels and Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough, leveraging shape-retention technology to capture the high-engagement "Summer of Soccer" and game-day viewing occasions.

C.H. Guenther & Son (CHG) has acquired Montreal-based Mejicano Foods, a move that integrates 30 years of flour tortilla expertise and state-of-the-art Canadian facilities to scale its presence in the high-growth North American tortilla category.

Toufayan Bakeries has completed a national rollout of its seed oil-free wraps made with pure avocado oil, responding to a more than 60% surge in consumer search interest and a growing "clean oil" movement across the U.S. retail and foodservice sectors.

Domino’s Pizza Inc. has introduced "Slice Sauce," the brand's first dipping sauce designed for pizza crust, alongside an exclusive partnership with Detroit-based Shinola to offer a curated collection of black and gold timepieces and leather goods to premium-tier customers.

As the world awakens to the sights and sounds of spring, Krispy Kreme® is helping fans embrace the season of renewal with the launch of its Spring Seasonal Collection 2026.

Banza has announced its first expansion beyond the gluten-free segment with the launch of Wheat Protein Pasta and Mac & Cheese, a semolina-chickpea blend delivering 22g of protein per serving while targeting traditional "wheat aisle" consumers.

Oceania Cruises has unveiled "The Floating Pastry Academy," a first-of-its-kind three-year training program for 200+ onboard chefs developed in partnership with The Butter Book, French pastry excellence across its fleet.