The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Ben & Jerry's, the Unilever-owned ice cream giant, has announced a significant expansion of its Sundaes product line, introducing three new flavours to capitalise on the platform's runaway success in 2025.

Turnbull will report directly to Zhiqiang Li, Director of the Yili Oceania business division. The appointment signals a strategic move to unify leadership across Yili's diverse New Zealand portfolio, which spans ingredients, consumer brands, and foodservice.

The opening comes as the company confirms it closed 2025 with a turnover of €200 million, a milestone that underscores the solidity of its business model amidst growing global demand for high-quality hard cheeses.

The launch is a direct response to the continued category growth driven by consumer demand for convenient, protein-rich snacking options that support active lifestyles.

This expansion is a key component of Fonterra’s committed capital investment plan, which allocates up to $1 billion over the next three to four years towards projects that drive operational efficiency and generate value-added growth.

This latest injection brings the company’s total funding to over £60 million, solidifying its status as a significant player in the rapidly scaling circular economy sector.

Arla Foods, in collaboration with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, has issued an urgent call - labour and skills crisis within the UK agricultural and horticultural sectors.

Family-owned cheese leader Sargento has announced a dual product launch designed to reinvigorate the natural cheese category with bold textures and high-heat profiles.