The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

International Delight has expanded its seasonal autumn portfolio with Apple Butter Coffee Cake Creamer alongside returning Pumpkin Pie Spice coffee additives and ready-to-drink options.

Grupo Jumex has entered the lifestyle nutrition market with Jumex Protein Shake, delivering 30g of protein across nearly 3,000 US Walmart stores.

Minute Maid Spiked has expanded its alcohol-ready-to-drink portfolio with Vodka Lemonade Iced Tea, a 5% ABV canned cocktail rolling out across US retail.

Freixenet has entered the ready-to-drink canned cocktail category with Freixenet Solare Spritz, a 5% ABV Mediterranean citrus and botanical offering.

Unifying Spirits has closed a $2.23 million crowdfunding campaign for Boba POPS, bringing total equity funding to $8 million to scale US manufacturing and retail reach.

HTeaO has partnered with Tajín to introduce the limited-edition Pineapple Chipotle Refresher, blending fruit juice, chipotle, Tajín seasoning, and functional CleanBoost Energy.

The US Senate has introduced a continuing resolution that could delay the federal ban on hemp-derived THC food and beverage products from 12 November to 11 December.

Starbucks is launching its autumn 2026 menu from 25 August, introducing new Chaider, banana bread-inspired lattes, and protein-packed food alongside returning Pumpkin Spice favourites.