The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective 31 March 2026.

Just Eat Takeaway.com (JET) has announced a monumental leadership transition, marking the end of an era for the food delivery giant. Founder and CEO Jitse Groen will step down from his role

A major consolidation in the global health and wellness ingredient sector is underway, as Darling Ingredients and Tessenderlo Group have entered into a definitive agreement to merge their gelatin and collagen operations.

The company clarified that these recipe updates are currently isolated to the Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband ranges, with no immediate plans to extend similar reformulation strategies.

The strategic move transforms the brand—co-founded by media personality Alex Cooper—into a multifunctional platform spanning hydration, protein-enriched beverages, stick packs, and now functional energy.

The transaction, valued at approximately €184 million, will see Ball secure an 80% stake in the company’s regional assets, specifically its production facilities in Belgium and Hungary.

Amazon has reported that its Same-Day Delivery service for perishable goods has expanded to cover over 2,300 cities and towns in just four months.

Premium hydration brand Once Upon a Coconut (OUAC) has entered into a strategic partnership with L.A. Libations (LAL), the beverage incubator and accelerator known for scaling emerging category leaders.