The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Functional coffee brand RYZE has launched a limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Latte mushroom coffee, formulated with 1,000mg of organic functional mushrooms exclusively at Target.

Hardee's has launched a seasonal S'mores platform and the Bacon Beast lineup across US restaurants, reintroducing its fan-favourite Cinnamon 'N' Raisin Biscuit.

Jimmy's Iced Coffee has rolled out a limited-edition Cookie Butter flavour across major UK supermarkets, introducing the bakery-inspired recipe in 250ml cans and 380ml BottleCans.

JDE Peet's coffee brand L'OR has launched limited-edition Pumpkin Spice coffee capsules across UK grocery channels, tapping into café-inspired autumn flavour trends.

Braun Household has launched the OptiBrew drip coffee maker line, introducing rapid cold brew, pod-free single-cup to 12-cup brewing, and integrated milk frothing across North America.

Califia Farms has expanded its Simple Almond Creamer portfolio with new Horchata and Peppermint Bark flavours alongside returning seasonal organic favourites and Holiday Nog.

Starbucks is expanding its autumn lineup on 29 September with the Aerocano air-whipped iced espresso beverage alongside three seasonal Mini Pies.

BIGGBY COFFEE has unveiled its 2026 autumn seasonal menu platform across its 460-plus franchise network, introducing new Pumpkin Sweet Foam, cider mocktails, and bakery innovations.