The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

PepsiCo brand MUG Root Beer has launched MUG Root Beer Floats Vanilla Howler, marking its first-ever limited-edition flavour and targeting the dirty soda trend.

The Coca-Cola Company brand BODYARMOR has expanded its active hydration portfolio with the launch of BODYARMOR FIT, its first-ever canned and carbonated sports drink range.

Liquid packaging supplier Elopak has commenced sourcing low-carbon aluminium produced with renewable electricity for its European carton manufacturing, reducing emissions by 8 per cent.

Pepsi Global has launched Pepsi House of Treats, a crafted beverages platform designed to deliver premium, customisable drinks across Away From Home hospitality and entertainment channels.

Japanese speciality coffee equipment manufacturer HARIO will launch two new Tritan-based colourways for its V60 Dripper NEO at World of Coffee Brussels 2026.

Global ingredient provider Solina has acquired Twang Foodservice to expand its North American presence and establish a dedicated beverage flavour development platform.

Boylan Bottling Co. has launched Freedom Cola, a limited-edition craft soda celebrating the 250th anniversary of US independence, distributed across New York via Big Geyser.

Active nutrition brand Garden of Life has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Clear Whey Protein, utilising sustainably sourced Danish dairy whey isolate.