The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

PepsiCo has finalised a multi-year strategic partnership with Gatik to deploy autonomous middle-mile freight across its North American food and beverage supply chain.

Premium treats manufacturer Second Nature Brands has agreed to acquire Tillamook Country Smoker, marking its entry into the fast-growing protein snacks sector.

Sustainable seafood brand Sea Tales has partnered with food activist Jamie Oliver on a multi-year campaign to promote traceable, responsibly sourced fish across global retail channels.

Ingredion agrees a recommended £3.7B cash acquisition of Tate & Lyle to establish a global leader in speciality food ingredients and fortification, in a transaction that values the United Kingdom-headquartered ingredients group at an enterprise value of approximately £3.7 billion ($5 billion).

General Mills has appointed Erasmo Nuzzi as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland, leveraging his 20-year track record in the global food industry.

Soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has backed the launch of Canny Snacks, a new business securing the UK sales, marketing, and distribution rights for Burts Snacks.

Swiss biotechnology and nutritional food company Oberland Biotech GmbH has secured CHF 2.5 million in seed funding to accelerate its global expansion and product development.

Virtual cardiometabolic provider Vida Health has partnered with Instacart to offer grocery stipends through Instacart Health Fresh Funds, expanding access to nutritious food nationwide.