The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Tropical Cheese, the leading producer of Hispanic dairy and refrigerated foods in the Eastern United States, has announced a significant addition to its executive suite with the appointment of Ivonne Balsinde as Chief Growth Officer (CGO).

To validate this shift towards premium functionality, the brand has secured a high-profile endorsement from world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, aiming to prove that the reformulated spread can meet the rigorous standards of professional kitchens.

The selection follows a multi-agency review process that reportedly prioritised capabilities and chemistry over traditional speculative work.

The legislation mandates the restoration of whole milk options in school meal programs, overturning previous restrictions that limited offerings to low-fat or fat-free varieties.

Plant-based beverage leader Silk, part of the Danone North America portfolio, has announced a significant functional innovation with the launch of Silk Protein.

Plant-based nutrition specialist Ripple Foods has announced a significant expansion of its dairy-free portfolio, launching Ripple Organic Plant-Based Milk.

The company is launching Breyers Sundae Swirls, a new product line designed to replicate the complexity of a freshly assembled sundae within a single, scoopable format.

Lifeway Foods, Inc. has announced a major expansion of its cultured dairy portfolio, unveiling plans to launch Probiotic Kefir Butter™.