The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Ferrero Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US clean-label breakfast brand Purely Elizabeth, accelerating its expansion into North American better-for-you snacking and organic grain categories.

Mondelēz International brand OREO has launched three limited-edition flavours alongside its Twist, Lick, Vote campaign, allowing US consumers to determine a 2027 product return.

Ritter Sport and Haribo have launched their first UK collaboration, introducing the limited-edition 100g Ritter Sport x Haribo Balla Bites chocolate block.

The Hershey Company has launched its 2026 Halloween portfolio, introducing over 20 innovations across chocolate, fruity gummies, and salty snack categories.

Krispy Kreme has partnered with The Pokémon Company International to launch a six-SKU limited-time doughnut collection celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary.

The University of Reading has produced a 100 per cent British chocolate bar from Berkshire-grown cocoa, highlighting global supply chain vulnerabilities across the £10.4 billion UK chocolate sector.

Little Moons has partnered with confectionery brand Candy Kittens to launch limited-edition Sour Watermelon Sorbet Mochi across Ocado Retail.

pladis brand Flipz has partnered with Dunkin' to launch limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Donut-Flavored Covered Pretzels across US retail channels through October.