The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

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.

Welch's has launched Real PB&Js, a new range of larger-format frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches containing 12 grams of protein, debuting exclusively at select Walmart stores.

Savor and AAK have signed a two-year strategic collaboration agreement to jointly develop and commercialise carbon-derived fats for the dairy alternative and bakery sectors.

Krispy Kreme UK has collaborated with Cadbury to launch a limited-edition Double Chocolate Glazed doughnut for World Chocolate Day, utilising a highly restricted retail window to drive consumer urgency.