The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has appointed Richard Allen as its next CEO, effective May 1, 2026, signalling a focus on internal continuity and the cooperative's evolution into a global B2B dairy provider.

Nestlé UK and Ireland has appointed Purina veteran Ben Duncan as Managing Director for Food, leveraging his two decades of commercial and category expertise to lead iconic brands like Maggi and Carnation.

DPC Dash Ltd continues to dominate the Chinese pizza market in Q1 2026, breaking global sales records and expanding its store footprint to 1,462 locations under its proven 4D strategic framework.

Nomad Foods is restructuring its senior leadership with new regional President roles for Southern Europe and Central Europe, alongside the creation of a CMO position to drive innovation and commercial outcomes.

Empire Company Limited is set to acquire Mayrand Food Group, a move that provides the retail giant with a strategic entry into the growing Quebec discount and warehouse food market serving both households and foodservice operators.

Heineken has announced the sale of its DRC operating company Bralima to ELNA Holdings Ltd, transitioning to a long-term brand licensing partnership as part of its EverGreen 2030 strategy.

The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed a £60 million grant package from Exchange for Change, designed to offset the costs for small independent retailers hosting reverse vending machines.

Planet Doughnut is entering the automated retail sector with a 24/7 vending machine at its Shrewsbury bakery, signalling a strategic shift toward unattended retail to drive round-the-clock sales and geographic expansion.