The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Date-sweetened chocolate manufacturer Spring & Mulberry launches a new three-ingredient Sea Salt dark chocolate bar to expand its core grocery portfolio.

Dunkin enters the energy drink market with Dunkin Zero while debuting a seasonal banana-inspired menu to drive mid-day sales and beverage innovation.

Premium hydration brand Electrolit is expanding its US market presence with the national launch of a 21-ounce Cherry Ice flavour, targeting growing consumer demand in the functional beverage category.

McCormick has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to release a limited-edition Harry Potter Butterbeer line, capitalising on iconic IP to drive consumer engagement in the baking and flavour category.

The new trio spans across Dutch Bros' core beverage platforms, including its proprietary Rebel™ energy drinks, lemonades, and coffee lines, allowing the brand to capture various dayparts and consumer preferences.

Target Corporation has announced a sweeping category mandate that will fundamentally alter its breakfast fixture: by the end of May, 100% of the cereal sold in its stores and online will be formulated without certified synthetic colours.

Aviation American Gin, the premium gin brand co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds and part of the Diageo portfolio, has announced a major strategic milestone: the launch of its first-ever flavour innovation, Aviation Cranberry & Blood Orange Flavoured Gin.

The launch signals a significant milestone in the salty snack category, as one of the world's most recognisable consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands reformulates to capture the rapidly growing demographic of protein-seeking shoppers.