The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Ben & Jerry's, the Unilever-owned ice cream giant, has announced a significant expansion of its Sundaes product line, introducing three new flavours to capitalise on the platform's runaway success in 2025.

The new lineup spans the entire "heat-o-meter," ranging from Zero Heat to Hot, and includes two high-profile retailer exclusives designed to drive footfall at Walmart and Kroger.

Tenzing, the UK-based natural energy brand, has announced a strategic expansion beyond its core caffeine-led portfolio with the launch of a new functional sub-range: Natural Energy+.

The launch is strategically timed to address escalating concerns within the global beverage industry regarding the stability and ethics of sourcing acacia gum from the conflict-ridden Sudan region.

The company has acquired an 8.2-acre industrial estate near Hungerford, west of Newbury, and has committed an initial investment of over £10 million to develop the facility.

The launch addresses two distinct but dominant flavour trajectories in the current market: the rise of "swicy" (sweet and spicy) profiles and the enduring demand for nostalgia-driven indulgence.

Starbucks, in collaboration with its European manufacturing and distribution partner Arla Foods, has announced the launch of two limited-edition ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee products for the UK market.

The company is launching a new Dragonfruit-Lychee flavour pod alongside updated hardware, the Air Up Click bottle, as it continues to target the "wellness-inspired" beverage market.