The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Mondelēz International brand CHIPS AHOY! has launched a limited-edition Mystery Cookie, combining social commerce on TikTok Shop with a gamified consumer sweepstakes.

Fazer Bakery is expanding its Finnish retail footprint from August 2026 with a lineup of seeded rye breads, puffed-oat toast, cheese bagels, and gluten-free Pullava sweet buns.

Rise Baking Company has completed the acquisition of thaw-and-sell cookie and artisan bread producer Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, adding three production facilities to its network.

Tim Hortons has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to launch a Back to Hogwarts campaign across Canada, featuring themed bakery items, beverage innovations, and collectable merchandise.

Krispy Kreme has introduced its Destination Dessert Collection across participating retail stores, featuring three limited-time doughnuts inspired by classic Latin American desserts.

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.