The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Frozen potato supplier Lamb Weston has announced plans to close its Broekhuizenvorst processing facility in the Netherlands, affecting approximately 110 employees.

Darling Ingredients’ health brand Rousselot has secured a US patent for Nextida GC, a science-backed collagen peptide ingredient formulated to support post-meal blood glucose regulation.

Flora Food Group’s plant-based cheese brand Violife has launched a multi-channel marketing campaign, "Undairy the Craving," featuring a consumer rebate programme, AI tools, and chef partnerships to accelerate category trial.

Walmart has launched its first in-store restaurant delivery integration within its app, allowing customers to order Subway for Express Delivery in under 30 minutes.

Ingredion has completed an asset acquisition of Benicaros, a patented prebiotic fibre upcycled from carrot pomace, expanding its clean-label functional portfolio.

Nestlé is transitioning its 49 per cent minority stake in European smart food brand yfood into a full acquisition to accelerate the brand’s international expansion.

Caffeinated confectionery brand AWAKE Chocolate has partnered with Walker Hotels in New York to pilot a morning activation alongside the national rollout of its new Crispy Milk Chocolate Bites.

Cargill has completed a 56 million euro multi-site investment in Belgium to expand its gourmet chocolate and edible oil production while scaling up regional food research capabilities.