The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Fazer Aito is expanding its plant-based portfolio across retail channels from late August 2026, debuting Greek-style oat gurts, fruit-sweetened yoghurt drinks, and a hazelnut-biscuit barista oat milk.

Yili Group has hosted the 2026 World Dairy Industry Conference in Hohhot, launching digital intelligence hubs and scientific breakthroughs across the global dairy value chain.

Sargento Foods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire California-based La Terra Fina, expanding its retail reach into the grocery deli section.

Carvel has partnered with Disney to relaunch its Campfire Treats menu range ahead of the Camp Rock 3 movie premiere, combining LTO dessert innovation with cross-media licensing.

Kraft Heinz brand Philadelphia has introduced Philadelphia Lactose Free cream cheese across US retail channels, combining real dairy with lactase enzymes to capture growth in the functional dairy market.

Dairy brand Nurri has launched its lactose-free Ultra-Filtered Protein Milk across Walmart stores nationwide, offering 20g of complete protein per serving across four varieties.

Hispanic food brand Cacique Foods has launched a new line of authentic shredded and grated cheeses to meet rising US demand for traditional Mexican flavours.

The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily suspended US production operations at its dairy brand fairlife following an unauthorised system breach.