The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Better-for-you confectionery brand Unreal Snacks has launched Peanut Butter Drops, its first chocolate-free product, entering an exclusive nationwide retail partnership with Whole Foods Market.

Caffeinated confectionery brand AWAKE Chocolate has partnered with Walker Hotels in New York to pilot a morning activation alongside the national rollout of its new Crispy Milk Chocolate Bites.

Premier Foods has expanded its Mr Kipling portfolio with five new launches across its Whirls, Slices, and Tarts ranges to drive retail category growth.

The Hershey Company has appointed consumer packaged goods veteran Mitchell Arends as Chief Supply Chain Officer, succeeding Jason Reiman who retires after a thirty year career focused on insourcing and digital manufacturing.

Mars Snacking has partnered with Love Island USA Season 8 as its exclusive confectionery partner, launching limited-edition M&M'S Play Along Packs to capitalise on second-screen TV viewing trends.

Snacking giant Mondelēz International has partnered with global music group BTS to launch limited-edition Oreo cookies inspired by Korean street food flavours, driving consumer engagement across eighty markets.

Kraft Heinz has introduced KD Mac and Cheesecake in Canada, marking the brand's first venture into the dessert category by leveraging nostalgic flavours and unexpected food mashups.

Mars Wrigley will launch Skittles Flavour Flip in June 2026, utilising dual-flavour sweet and sour pairings to capitalise on modern sensory confectionery trends.