The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

A consortium of leading coffee companies, including JDE Peet’s and Louis Dreyfus Company, has launched the Coffee Canopy Partnership to create the first open-access global map of coffee production to combat deforestation and support smallholder market access.

Quaker is expanding its footprint in the functional snacking sector with the launch of Quaker Protein Rice Crisps. Delivering 6g of protein per serving through a blend of popped rice and pea protein, the launch aligns with PepsiCo's broader mission to modernise its portfolio by integrating functional ingredients into established, high-velocity snack formats.

Mill Industries is launching Mill Commercial, a high-capacity food recycler equipped with a Gemini-enabled visual waste characterisation system. The platform translates physical waste into real-time procurement and operational intelligence.

Swiss food-tech startup Cosaic has raised $6 million in seed funding to scale its yeast fermentation platform and accelerate the market entry of clean-label ingredients designed for creaminess and stability.

Laird Superfood has finalised a $48 million acquisition of Terrasoul Superfoods to consolidate its position in the functional nutrition market and leverage a vertically integrated supply chain.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has announced a 2.55 million pound investment to extend its water replenishment programme in West Yorkshire through 2028, targeting an additional 250,000 cubic metres of annual water benefit to support its 2030 net-zero water commitment.

Ferrara Candy Company is significantly expanding its North American manufacturing capabilities with a $675 million investment in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The project, which includes a 750,000-square-foot facility, is projected to create 1,000 jobs over the next decade, positioning the Ferrero-affiliated company for long-term global leadership in the sugar confectionery sector.

WK Kellogg Co is reviving a classic retail tactic by reintroducing physical toys inside cereal boxes for the first time in over a decade. In a strategic partnership with Disney and Pixar for the release of Toy Story 5, the company is leveraging nostalgia marketing to target Millennial parents while addressing the growing consumer demand for screen-free, tactile play in a digital-first world.