The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Midland has announced the acquisition of Wetoska Packaging Distributors, an Illinois-based specialist in food packaging. The move integrates Wetoska’s deep category expertise in meat and dairy with Midland’s national distribution network.

RäFoods has introduced the Living Nutrition Fund™, a national initiative dedicating a portion of all product proceeds to childhood literacy and nutritional education, aiming to address the foundational drivers of long-term public health and human well-being.

Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired 96.22% of JDE Peet’s shares, initiating a strategic transformation that will culminate in a 2026 separation into two public entities: a North American refreshment leader and a global coffee giant.

Banza has announced its first expansion beyond the gluten-free segment with the launch of Wheat Protein Pasta and Mac & Cheese, a semolina-chickpea blend delivering 22g of protein per serving while targeting traditional "wheat aisle" consumers.

IFF has secured approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for a heart health claim linking isolated soy protein to healthy blood cholesterol levels, opening new labelling opportunities for 20-25g daily intake formulations.

Miami-based El Latino has entered a strategic partnership with private equity firm Apex Capital to accelerate its expansion across the United States, leveraging Apex’s affiliation with Grupo Mariposa to scale its authentic Latin American and Caribbean product platform.

EPL Limited and Indovida India have agreed to a merger, creating a $2 billion consumer packaging platform with $1 billion in annual revenue. The deal combines EPL’s laminated tube expertise with Indovida’s rigid PET capabilities to target high-growth emerging markets.

Feihe has officially entered the Indonesian market with its “AceKid Activegro” series, the first formula in the region to utilise fresh milk as a core ingredient, supported by a decade-long research partnership with Harvard Medical School.