The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Nutrabolt has launched its 2026 summer flavour portfolio for C4 Performance Energy, combining a nationwide limited-time offering with strategic retail-exclusive partnerships at Circle K and Casey's.

Kraft Heinz has introduced KD Mac and Cheesecake in Canada, marking the brand's first venture into the dessert category by leveraging nostalgic flavours and unexpected food mashups.

Biotechnology pioneer Phytolon has closed a USD twenty-three point six million Series B funding round to commercialise its fermentation-derived natural food colours in the United States.

Starbucks Japan has announced the national launch of its Banana Affogato Frappuccino. Debuting on 27 May 2026, at 700 yen for a tall size formulation with an environmental, social, and governance sourcing strategy.

CPG brand Bush's has launched three limited-edition baked bean flavours, Dill Pickle, Apple Pie and Rocket Pop-Flavoured

Angostura has launched Demerara and Spicy Honey syrups in the US, expanding its 200-year portfolio into the premium mixer category to drive back bar consistency and on-premise volume.

Community Coffee has expanded its core range with zero-sugar Chocolate Lava Cake and Cinnamon Roll variants, leveraging bakery-inspired profiles to capture the "permissible indulgence" market.

PepsiCo UK has launched a zero-sugar Ice Cream Flavour range to capture the summer market. Featuring three nostalgic variants, the lineup debuts at Tesco before scaling nationwide in July.