The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Mars is transitioning its historic Slough facility into a high-tech hub by integrating AI-driven digital twins and robotics, securing its UK manufacturing sovereignty and operational efficiency through 2028.

Alvinesa has appointed industrial veteran Olivier Lavaud as CEO to scale its upcycled ingredient platform. His B2B expertise will accelerate the firm's circular economy model across Europe and LatAm.

J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works is expanding into Asian markets through a partnership with Coupang, leveraging a Fortune 150 logistics platform to reach millions of new international customers.

Vienna-based hydration pioneer waterdrop has closed a funding round exceeding 100 million euros, securing strategic backing from Atlantic Grupa and Aspeya to scale its direct-to-consumer infrastructure.

The FBIF2026 forum in Hangzhou brought together 53,000 industry professionals to explore breakthrough strategies in AI, neural sensory research, and global market expansion for the F&B sector.

Whole Foods Market is expanding its urban footprint by bringing its small-format Daily Shop concept to Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia to capture high-density urban market share through curated essentials.

Lotus Bakeries has commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility at its principal site in Lembeke, Belgium, to scale Biscoff output following a 13 per cent organic sales increase in 2025.

Ajinomoto Foods North America has appointed Dave Gardner as CEO, leveraging his 35 years of supply chain expertise to scale operations within the high-growth 90 billion dollar U.S. frozen food sector.