The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

British luxury cocoa grower and chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has announced a provocative addition to its beverage portfolio, unveiling a limited-edition drinking chocolate titled Fire & Ice.

Bacardi-owned super-premium vodka leader GREY GOOSE has announced its most significant flavour expansion in ten years, introducing GREY GOOSE Berry Rouge.

Krispy Kreme® has announced the strategic return of its chocolate-focused platform, "Chocomania," unveiling a four-SKU collection developed in partnership with Hershey's.

The new variant combines the brand’s signature sugar-free cola with a blend of pineapple, mango, and peach, targeting the growing consumer demand for exotic fruit profiles within the UK carbonates category.

Premium ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs® has announced a comprehensive expansion of its frozen dessert portfolio, introducing a new suite of flavours and formats designed to encourage consumers to "slow down" and savour the moment.

The launch aims to capture the "clean label" consumer, offering pantry-friendly ingredient decks across multiple categories including milk alternatives, creamers, and ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee.

Functional nutrition brand Laird Superfood, Inc. has announced a significant strategic pivot, launching its first-ever dairy-based product line: Laird Superfood Protein Coffee with Lion's Mane Mushroom.

The rollout is supported by fresh consumer data regarding game day eating habits and serves as the precursor to a broader marketing campaign scheduled to debut on 2 February.