The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Brevel, Ltd. is expanding its illuminated fermentation platform into the plant cell-culture market, partnering with Coffeesai to optimise cell growth and address potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Speciality coffee brand Gregorys Coffee has signed a franchise agreement with the operators of Pop's Pizza to open three new locations on Long Island, marking a further expansion for the chain.

Cello, a speciality cheese brand under the Schuman Cheese portfolio, has announced a comprehensive brand refresh. The initiative includes updated packaging and an evolved brand voice.

Walmart has announced an agreement to acquire Vibe.co, a self-serve connected TV advertising platform, aiming to simplify digital ad access for small and mid-sized businesses.

British supermarket group Asda has reported a widened pre-tax loss of £989 million for 2025, driven by £656 million in exceptional costs and margin-suppressing price investments.

Evolution Fresh has secured a multi-season orange supply chain through mid-2027, pulling 60 million oranges from California and Mexico to mitigate Florida citrus volatility.

Körber has launched STEPLogic Tracker, an automated food traceability solution designed to help manufacturers comply with FDA FSMA Section 204 recordkeeping mandates.

The Fresh Market has partnered with celebrity chef Carla Hall to launch a line of With Love meal kits, donating 10 per cent of sales to the Alzheimer's Association.