The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The new facility is co-located with GNT’s commercial and marketing teams in the United Arab Emirates, creating a centralised hub for the company's "Exberry" colouring foods brand in the region.

Functional energy drink brand Celsius has announced a significant expansion of its portfolio in the United Kingdom and Ireland, confirming the launch of four new fruit-flavoured variants starting January 2026.

dsm-firmenich has unveiled a new fragrance collection translating the 2026 PANTONE Color of the Year into a sensory experience using neuroscientific data and biotechnology.

The launch is designed to capitalise on the growing consumer demand for dessert-inspired coffee profiles during the autumn window, leveraging specific flavour trends identified in recent market data.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company has unveiled a limited-edition glow-in-the-dark ice pop, Hydro:ICE, in Ibiza, ahead of its upcoming demerger from Unilever.

The product will roll out in approximately 500 Co-op stores from 23 July 2025, tapping into rising consumer demand for inventive and flavourful snacking options.

The North American Coffee Partnership, a joint venture between Starbucks and PepsiCo, has announced the launch of Starbucks Iced Energy and Frappuccino Lite, strategically targeting the $30 billion energy drink market and the rising consumer demand for low-sugar, convenient beverage options.

New Strawberries ‘N’ Cream and Cream Soda variants target Gen Z flavour seekers and drive flavoured cola growth