The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Tim Hortons has expanded its Canadian menu with five handcrafted iced and hot matcha beverages made from double-ground, shade-grown green tea leaves.

De'Longhi has introduced the Magnifica Duo, an automatic espresso machine engineered for dual hot and cold milk beverages to capture shifting consumer coffee habits.

Starbucks is reintroducing its viral Unicorn Frappuccino for a three-day weekend event across global markets to drive late-summer retail footfall.

Philz Coffee has expanded into the speciality tea category with four cold matcha beverages sourced from Uji, Japan, across its regional store network.

Coffee equipment developer Mago Maga is launching its third-generation AI-powered home coffee roaster, the Roma-X, via a global Kickstarter campaign on 23 July 2026.

Dunkin has announced a national collaboration with clothing brand Parke, launching a limited-edition beverage range, app-exclusive menu items, and co-branded apparel to capture summer consumer spend.

Starbucks has expanded its seasonal beverage portfolio with the nationwide launch of Blended Energy Refreshers. Arriving in stores on 14 July 2026, frozen format, blending real fruit pieces, ice, and customisable functional ingredients

Nestlé is investing CHF 563 million to construct a new Nescafé production plant and distribution centre in Thailand, aiming to capture regional growth and boost export capacity.