The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The dispute emerges nearly a year after Vue ended a 25-year partnership with Coca-Cola, opting instead for a new exclusive supply deal with rival PepsiCo that began in March 2025.

Pacific Northwest dairy brand Alpenrose has announced a major restructuring of its manufacturing footprint, confirming plans to cease production at its facility in Clackamas, Oregon, effective 31 March 2026.

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have announced the completion of comprehensive safety assessments for pigs genetically engineered to resist Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome viruses (PRRSV).

The Compleat Food Group has announced a further fortification of its senior leadership team, appointing industry veteran Sue Bell to the newly created role of Chief Technical Officer (CTO).

Pizza Hut Middle East has launched a provocative marketing campaign to support the rollout of its new pasta line, directly addressing the brand's complex relationship with Italian culinary tradition through a tongue-in-cheek social experiment.

Global flavour leader McCormick & Company, Incorporated has announced significant additions to its Board of Directors, appointing two heavyweights from the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector.

The initiative taps into the growing "sober-curious" market trend, positioning premium coffee as a social alternative to alcohol while creating a substantial recurring revenue stream for non-profit operations.

Emirates has announced a significant shift in its culinary strategy for plant-based catering, confirming that its next generation of vegan concepts will prioritise "real, whole, and farm-to-fork" ingredients over engineered meat substitutes.