The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Valley Milk, LLC has formed a majority-owned joint venture, Francisco Foods, LLC, to acquire the assets of Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. through bankruptcy proceedings, ensuring the continuation of the 35-year-old Tío Francisco Hispanic-style dairy brand.

Nelson-Jameson has announced a significant investment in cold storage and logistics for cultures at its Fairview, Pennsylvania, facility, a move designed to reduce transit times for Northeast dairy producers while advancing the company’s 2026 sustainability targets.

Magnum has launched Volcanix, an 80ml multi-layered ice cream stick featuring a complex "architecture" of biscuit coating and caramel cores, specifically designed to capture the 32% of UK consumers seeking unique textural variety.

Feihe has officially entered the Indonesian market with its “AceKid Activegro” series, the first formula in the region to utilise fresh milk as a core ingredient, supported by a decade-long research partnership with Harvard Medical School.

Chobani has expanded its Flip range with a new Peanut Butter S’mores yoghurt while reintroducing seasonal coffee creamers and La Colombe RTD lattes to capture the spring indulgence market.

Lyle’s Golden Syrup has expanded into the frozen dessert category with a premium ice cream range made from British dairy, targeting the 1.6 billion pound UK ice cream market.

Yeo Valley Organic scales its presence in the UK organic market with a comprehensive portfolio expansion across the yoghurt, meat, and frozen dessert categories ahead of the 2026 summer season.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has announced its entry into the portable frozen dessert category with the launch of a premium ice cream bar line and an expansion of its existing pint collection.