The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

WK Kellogg Co has accelerated its portfolio reformulation timeline, eliminating artificial colours and the preservative BHT across all cereals one year ahead of its original target.

Jordan's Skinny Mixes has launched its 2026 Harvest Collection, introducing zero-sugar Sea Salt Vanilla and Sea Salt Honey syrups alongside returning seasonal SKUs.

Selefina Spices and Adagio Teas have launched the Fall Forward Spice Pack alongside seasonal pumpkin spice tea and spice blends for autumn trading.

Starbucks is launching its autumn 2026 menu from 25 August, introducing new Chaider, banana bread-inspired lattes, and protein-packed food alongside returning Pumpkin Spice favourites.

Global ingredients leader IFF has signed an agreement to sell its botanical extracts, vitamins, minerals, and natural colours business to SuanNutra, a functional ingredients provider backed by Carbyne Equity Partners.

MycoTechnology and Adorvia Biotechnology have formed a global collaboration combining honey truffle sweet protein with Reb M stevia to improve natural sugar-reduction formulations.

North American flavour solutions producer FlavorSum has acquired Brea-based S&S Flavors, establishing a West Coast Innovation Centre and adding powdered flavour capabilities to its regional manufacturing network.

Oterra has launched liquid formats of its Jungle Blue and Arctic Blue natural colours, providing food and beverage manufacturers with easier-to-disperse, naturally sourced blues.