The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Carlsberg Britvic has launched Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free at Waitrose, targeting the premium world lager and moderation trends with a 0.5% ABV Italian brew.

Nutrabolt has launched its 2026 summer flavour portfolio for C4 Performance Energy, combining a nationwide limited-time offering with strategic retail-exclusive partnerships at Circle K and Casey's.

Supergoop! founder Holly Thaggard and son Will Thaggard have launched WaterOuai, a premium canned water brand utilising advanced SUPERCAN polymer-coating technology to eliminate microplastic and chemical migration.

Danone USA has expanded its ready-to-drink Oikos high-protein shake portfolio with the launch of Strawberry and caffeinated Mocha Latte variants, targeting the rising protein-plus-coffee trend.

Non-alcoholic beverage brand Arkay has launched its 200 ml Mocktail Tetra Pack Collection, targeting the high-volume grab-and-go retail and foodservice sectors with sustainable, affordable, and portable packaging.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend is a pioneering release that bridges Kentucky bourbon and Japanese whisky traditions.

Functional nutrition brand Mia has launched its flagship Fibre-First Shake, delivering twenty-two grams of prebiotic fibre and twenty-seven grams of plant protein to address dietary gaps caused by GLP-1 medications.

QSR brand Sonic has launched its 2026 summer menu, combining nostalgic tie-ins for the US 250th anniversary with premium burger innovations and gamified app rewards to boost transaction volume.