The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Amcor has launched the Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400, a lightweight 55mm cap designed to accelerate carbon reduction in the food and beverage sector. By achieving an 18.7% relative weight reduction and a monomaterial, recycle-ready design, Amcor is providing brand owners with a high-performance solution for condiments and sauces that meets stringent ESG and circular economy targets.

Nomad Foods is restructuring its senior leadership with new regional President roles for Southern Europe and Central Europe, alongside the creation of a CMO position to drive innovation and commercial outcomes.

Empire Company Limited is set to acquire Mayrand Food Group, a move that provides the retail giant with a strategic entry into the growing Quebec discount and warehouse food market serving both households and foodservice operators.

St Pierre is expanding its premium breakfast portfolio with the launch of the Croissant Loaf, a hybrid bakery product designed to drive category value through accessible premiumisation.

McCain Foods is expanding its appetiser and side dish portfolio with Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves, a distinctive "wave-cut" potato designed to help restaurateurs diversify menus with premium, low-labour textures.

Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Grüns, a leading U.S. greens supplement brand, as part of its strategic focus on premium high-growth segments within the Beauty and Wellbeing sector.

Quaker is diversifying its functional breakfast offerings with the launch of a new Protein Granola range and indulgent porridge extensions to meet rising demand for high-protein, non-HFSS options.

Nestlé Toll House has introduced a limited-edition soccer-themed duo, Milk Chocolatey Flavoured Soccer Ball Morsels and Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough, leveraging shape-retention technology to capture the high-engagement "Summer of Soccer" and game-day viewing occasions.