The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Leanpath has launched Snap AI, a mobile, scale-free food waste tracker utilising computer vision to capture and analyse off-site catering and event waste for the first time.

Fresh Del Monte is leveraging the global release of Toy Story 5 to distribute 600 million co-branded stickers and hangtags, driving healthy kids snacking trends and retail volume.

Ardagh Glass Packaging has restructured its executive team, decentralising leadership to regional CEOs under Executive Chairman Mark Porto to drive commercial speed and analytical decision-making.

Mars is transitioning its historic Slough facility into a high-tech hub by integrating AI-driven digital twins and robotics, securing its UK manufacturing sovereignty and operational efficiency through 2028.

Alvinesa has appointed industrial veteran Olivier Lavaud as CEO to scale its upcycled ingredient platform. His B2B expertise will accelerate the firm's circular economy model across Europe and LatAm.

J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works is expanding into Asian markets through a partnership with Coupang, leveraging a Fortune 150 logistics platform to reach millions of new international customers.

Vienna-based hydration pioneer waterdrop has closed a funding round exceeding 100 million euros, securing strategic backing from Atlantic Grupa and Aspeya to scale its direct-to-consumer infrastructure.

The FBIF2026 forum in Hangzhou brought together 53,000 industry professionals to explore breakthrough strategies in AI, neural sensory research, and global market expansion for the F&B sector.