The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Kiid Coffee has achieved two million dollars in annualised sales and expanded into 400 retail locations by creating a new category of caffeine-free functional beverages for children.

Bellwether Coffee scales its on-site roasting technology and green coffee marketplace as retailers seek to improve margins and control product quality.

Versuni celebrates 70 years of Philips coffee heritage with the launch of the Philips Café Aromis, a premium automatic machine featuring conversational AI and 50-plus beverage presets.

7 Brew launches its first Ready-to-Drink coffee line in Walmart stores across Arkansas, featuring fan-favourite espresso flavours in 11-ounce cans.

Oatly has expanded its chilled ready-to-drink portfolio with a new Strawberry Matcha Latte, leveraging the success of its existing matcha line to capture growing retail demand for café-style plant-based beverages.

HTeaO has appointed Jerry McClain and Brian Aga to lead store development and operations as the iced tea franchise prepares for more than 40 store openings and continued national expansion in 2026.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expands its functional beverage offerings with a new line of Cold Brew Energy Teas and protein-infused horchata drinks for spring.

Paris Baguette expands its seasonal LTO strategy with a Nutella-infused bakery lineup, premium Irish Cream items, and nostalgic cereal-flavoured offerings.