The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The Reese’s brand has launched a limited-time "childhood lunch" collection featuring the new Marshmallow Cup and the returning Strawberry PB&J Cup, utilising social media sentiment data and nostalgia-led R&D to drive seasonal velocity across standard and king-size formats.

BonBon Swedish Candy Co. has partnered with Moomin Characters and Finnish confectioner Fazer to launch a premium, clean-label candy collection, leveraging the global rise of Scandinavian candy culture and 135 years of Nordic manufacturing heritage to drive international retail growth.

As the world awakens to the sights and sounds of spring, Krispy Kreme® is helping fans embrace the season of renewal with the launch of its Spring Seasonal Collection 2026.

NCA President & CEO John Downs has announced a series of senior executive promotions, including naming Brian McKeon and Christopher Gindlesperger as Executive Vice Presidents, to drive a strategic transformation of the organisation’s advocacy and public policy functions.

Mars, Incorporated completes a $180 million investment across four Ontario facilities to boost production capacity, sustainability, and manufacturing innovation.

Ferrero Group announces the acquisition of Brazilian premium protein snack company Bold Snacks to expand its better-for-you portfolio and regional footprint in South America.

Black Forest has transitioned its entire everyday gummy candy portfolio to USDA Certified Organic status, introducing the new Gummy Forest Friends line to meet rising consumer demand for clean-label confectionery.

The Hershey Company has introduced "ONE Hershey," a unified U.S. commercial operating model that integrates its sweet, salty, and protein portfolios to streamline retail partnerships and accelerate innovation.