The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Flora Food Group has expanded its US culinary portfolio with the launch of Red Barn Creamery Butter, an 84 per cent butterfat, batch-churned product produced in Kansas.

The Kroger Co. has expanded its private-label frozen portfolio with the launch of the All-American Ice Cream Collection, supported by a 100,000-pint summer solstice digital promotion.

Craft ice cream manufacturer Graeter's Ice Cream has launched five limited-edition summer flavours, utilising its traditional French Pot processing method.

Protein brand David has expanded its portfolio into the frozen category with the launch of David Frozen Dessert, a four-strong range of high-protein pints.

Nestlé is transitioning its 49 per cent minority stake in European smart food brand yfood into a full acquisition to accelerate the brand’s international expansion.

Nestlé and First Milk have partnered to transition dairy transport fleets in Cumbria and Ayrshire to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, reducing milk haulage emissions by 83 per cent.

Protein lifestyle brand Nurri has expanded into the children's nutrition category with the national launch of Nurri Kids ultra-filtered protein shakes at Sam's Club.

General Mills has agreed to sell its Häagen-Dazs shops in Mainland China to an investor group including QSR tea brand operator Ningji, retaining retail and foodservice rights.