The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Burger King has initiated a nationwide recruitment drive for 60,000 team members to support its nearly 6,500 U.S. restaurants, following a period of modernisation and operational improvements that have significantly increased guest traffic.

Nelson-Jameson has announced a significant investment in cold storage and logistics for cultures at its Fairview, Pennsylvania, facility, a move designed to reduce transit times for Northeast dairy producers while advancing the company’s 2026 sustainability targets.

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.

Tetra Pak has initiated a 15,000-square-foot expansion of its Product Development and Customer Innovation Centres in Denton, Texas, introducing an integrated "one-stop-shop" model to support the full lifecycle of functional and plant-based beverages by Q1 2027.

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.