The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Danish ingredients producer Ferm Food has launched a fermented plant-based bread binder to improve the texture, sliceability, and clean-label credentials of gluten-free industrial bakery products.

Global ingredient provider Solina has acquired Twang Foodservice to expand its North American presence and establish a dedicated beverage flavour development platform.

Protein pretzel brand Crisp Power has opened a $15 million production facility in Stafford, Texas, transitioning from an import-based model to domestic manufacturing.

Collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey has secured a minority growth investment from VMG Partners to fund a new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and accelerate national retail distribution.

Mars, Incorporated has appointed former FrieslandCampina executive Kemal Cetin as Global Chief Digital & Information Officer for its Snacking division, effective August 2026.

FPT and Charoen Pokphand Foods have launched six strategic AI initiatives to digitalise C.P. Vietnam’s integrated Feed - Farm - Food agricultural value chain.

Travel retailer WHSmith has partnered with SOLUM to deploy electronic shelf label solutions across its UK travel estate, beginning with flagship stores at Heathrow Airport.

Green-tech food innovator Nambawan Spain has launched Thaûma™, a highly potent plant-derived thaumatin II sweetener and flavour modifier produced via molecular farming.