The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Protein Pints has launched its new Fudge Brownie flavour exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market nationwide, continuing its 2026 innovation cycle with a formulation that delivers 30g of protein and 85% less sugar than traditional ice cream.

Jarlsberg has launched a global marketing campaign featuring actor and producer Adrian Grenier to celebrate the brand’s 70-year heritage and drive consumer engagement through the #JarlsbergMelt challenge.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has expanded its leadership team with the appointments of Rafik Farouk and Jackie Lobdell to oversee business development and franchise sales as the brand nears the 600-restaurant milestone.

Kite Hill has introduced a Protein Cream Cheese Alternative featuring 4g of protein per serving, effectively doubling the protein content of traditional dairy cream cheese to meet rising demand for functional plant-based foods.

Häagen-Dazs has launched its new Dubai-Style Chocolate Mini Bars exclusively at select US Costco locations, leveraging the viral "Dubai chocolate" trend through a premium combination of pistachio ice cream and crispy kataifi.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has appointed David Stever, former CEO and CMO of Ben and Jerry's, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bringing over 25 years of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) leadership, Stever is tasked with scaling the artisanal brand's national footprint across its 90-plus scoop shops, 15,000 retail locations, and its newly launched Fellowship Model for franchising.

Arla Foods has expanded its Lurpak flavoured butter portfolio with a new Chilli and Garlic variant, utilising a convenient stick format designed to drive incremental growth and appeal to a younger demographic of home cooks.

Harry Davis & Company facilitates the sale of the former Alpenrose production facility in Clackamas, Oregon, to Plant Based Innovations, preserving 35 local jobs and maintaining critical regional dairy and cultured product capacity.