The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The J.M. Smucker Co. has unveiled a major brand refresh for Jif peanut butter, modernising packaging and renaming Jif To Go to Jif Dippers to capture snacking demand.

B&G Foods has appointed board member and former Tractor Supply executive Robert D. Mills as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Casey Keller.

Confectionery major HARIBO of America has opened its first US retail stores in New York and Massachusetts under newly appointed President and CEO Jon Hughes.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has rejected beverage manufacturer requests to extend a 90-day deadline for removing the phrase "energy drink" from high-caffeine product labels.

Nichols plc has acquired Dublin-based functional beverage brand VITHIT for £64 million to expand its presence across high-growth health and wellness categories.

Lotus Bakeries has announced a €500 million capital investment programme to expand global Biscoff production capacity following a 14% revenue increase in H1 2026.

Yum China has completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of the Pizza Hut brand ownership in Mainland China, eliminating license fees and accelerating store growth.

Diageo has unveiled a $1 billion cost-cutting strategy over three years to streamline global operations and reinvest in core brands, ready-to-drink offerings, and Guinness.