The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

LBB Specialties has been appointed as an authorised distributor for Borregaard's BioVanillin range in the US and Canada, expanding access to wood-based vanilla flavour solutions.

Takis has announced a strategic shift to remove artificial colours and TBHQ from its entire snack portfolio by the end of 2026, aligning with evolving consumer ingredient preferences.

GRA Nutra AG has launched AuraBC, a natural, clean-label beta-carotene food colourant produced via fermentation, designed for diverse food and beverage applications.

PepsiCo Foods is expanding its clean-label snacking portfolio with the national launch of Doritos Dinamita Simply NKD Chile Limón, removing artificial dyes.

PepsiCo brand MUG Root Beer has launched MUG Root Beer Floats Vanilla Howler, marking its first-ever limited-edition flavour and targeting the dirty soda trend.

Pepsi Global has launched Pepsi House of Treats, a crafted beverages platform designed to deliver premium, customisable drinks across Away From Home hospitality and entertainment channels.

Israeli agricultural enterprise Kad Bnei Darom has partnered with Practical Innovation to launch Cuca, a range of patent-protected scoopable fresh-frozen herbs and artisanal spreads.

Global ingredients provider IFF has agreed to sell its Food Ingredients division to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners in a deal valuing the business at approximately $4.3 billion.