The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Red Bull is expanding its portfolio of flavoured energy drinks with the launch of Summer Edition White Peach, rolling out from 2 March across multiple UK retail channels.

Coca-Cola is entering the fast-growing prebiotic soda category with the launch of Simply Pop, a new functional beverage line inspired by its Simply juice brand.

Danone North America and Dunkin’ have expanded their retail coffee portfolio with the launch of two new cold foam creamers and a limited-edition s’mores-flavoured creamer, now available at grocery stores across the US.

New Strawberries ‘N’ Cream and Cream Soda variants target Gen Z flavour seekers and drive flavoured cola growth

This innovation represents a strategic extension of the 7UP portfolio, designed to tap into consumer nostalgia, expand seasonal shelf appeal, and offer unique merchandising and promotional possibilities for trade partners.

New ‘Rio Punch’ flavour joins Juice Monster range, celebrating Brazil’s vibrant fruit culture

Starbucks has unveiled its second summer menu expansion, headlined by handcrafted sugar-free Iced Energy beverages and the brand's first nondairy vanilla sweet cream, signalling a strategic push into functional energy and plant-based customisation.

COO James Arrow to take helm as Scottish craft brewer enters next phase of growth