The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

SIDES Coffee has officially launched its dedicated e-commerce platform, expanding upon its physical retail footprint of over 3,100 stores. SIDES Coffee, the RTD brand incubated by COLLAB for The Sidemen, has launched a dedicated D2C platform (sidescoffee.com)

Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired 96.22% of JDE Peet’s shares, initiating a strategic transformation that will culminate in a 2026 separation into two public entities: a North American refreshment leader and a global coffee giant.

7 Brew has announced its first on-campus location at the University of Arkansas, marking a strategic pivot to a "walk-thru" operational model designed to capture high-density student traffic and foster social engagement.

BIGGBY® COFFEE has partnered with Red Bull® to launch a limited-time "Cherry Sakura" energy lineup, leveraging floral flavour trends and digital delivery promotions to drive spring-season traffic across its 460-unit franchise network.

Bellwether Coffee has expanded into Australia through a partnership with Xtracted Espresso Solutions, introducing an all-electric, ventless roasting system designed to reduce wholesale costs and carbon emissions for local cafes.

Chobani has announced a $567 million multi-phase expansion of its La Colombe RTD coffee facility in Michigan, significantly scaling production capacity and increasing local milk sourcing to 615 million pounds annually.

Five Guys has teamed up with UK brand Jimmy's Iced Coffee to launch a limited-edition milkshake collaboration across its England, Scotland, and Wales locations.

Lipton Hard Iced Tea has entered the "better-for-you" alcohol category with a new 95-calorie zero-sugar range, utilising its 130-year tea heritage to compete in the flavoured malt beverage market.