The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Swizzels has introduced Squashies Tropical and Squashies Sour Shooting Stars to its portfolio, offering HFSS-compliant confectionery options that align with rising consumer demand for bold, permissible treats.

The European Food Safety Authority has issued a positive safety assessment for Givaudan’s Everzure Galdieria, a natural and acid-stable blue colourant.

Sirio Europe introduces LifeChews, a patented jelly tablet format clinically proven to enhance bioavailability and dispersibility for oil-soluble nutraceutical actives.

Protein Pints launches two new functional ice cream flavours with 30 grams of protein, securing retail exclusivity agreements with Albertsons and Kroger.

Oatly has expanded its chilled ready-to-drink portfolio with a new Strawberry Matcha Latte, leveraging the success of its existing matcha line to capture growing retail demand for café-style plant-based beverages.

Nissin Foods and Bachan's have partnered to launch a limited-edition Top Ramen line, formalising consumer customisation trends into a retail-ready product.

Dr Pepper introduces Cream Swirl, a new limited-edition and HFSS-compliant flavor designed to help retailers capitalise on the demand for bold soft drinks.

Hormel Foods and Bachan's have partnered to launch a limited-edition Japanese Barbecue Sauce flavoured SPAM, driven by consumer social media trends and shared cultural demographics.