The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The policy update follows a sustained period of engagement and campaigning by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) entities, supported by over 63,000 activists.

The deal represents a significant expansion of Chomps' distribution strategy beyond conventional retail, placing the product directly in front of millions of annual visitors in high-altitude environments where convenient, portable nutrition is in high demand.

The new product line is positioned to leverage the brand's reputation for authenticity, translating its signature fruit profiles into a chewy snack format designed for both loyal fans and new consumers.

Instant noodle category leader Maruchan has announced a bold product expansion, moving beyond its traditional soup-based portfolio to launch Saucy Noods Stir-Fry Style Noodles.

The deal will see Bel utilising Foodberry’s technology platform to create products that combine fruit and protein in novel, bite-sized formats. The inaugural product from this partnership is scheduled to launch in select U.S. markets in 2026.

US-based functional mushroom specialist Om Mushrooms has secured a $6.5 million line of credit from asset-based lender JPalmer Collective (JPC).

The launch aims to disrupt the golf snacking category, which has traditionally been dominated by high-sugar options or heavy meal replacements, by offering a "clean energy" solution packaged in a format native to the sport.

Snack manufacturer Like Air® has announced its first strategic collaboration of 2026, partnering with premium Vietnamese coffee brand Copper Cow Coffee to launch a limited-edition Vietnamese Coffee Puffcorn.