The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

PepsiCo Food Ventures has appointed chef Gordon Ramsay as global partner for Doritos Loaded to develop restaurant-grade recipes and expand the concept across international foodservice sectors.

General Mills has expanded its Pillsbury Grands! baking portfolio with a new co-branded sweet-heat and fruit-filled product range for summer trading.

Consumer brand Skipper has launched Fridge Hydration, an active two-way humidity control insert designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce in domestic refrigerators.

Good Foods has expanded its refrigerated dairy portfolio with the launch of three chef-created dips, securing nationwide distribution across major US retailers.

Plant-based snack brand Back to Nature has expanded its Cheezy Crackers portfolio with the national rollout of White Chedda and Hot & Spicy variants.

Boar's Head Brand has expanded its premium delicatessen portfolio with the launch of a fresh-packed Pickle Snacks collection in three flavours to capture on-the-go consumer demand.

General Mills has agreed to sell its Häagen-Dazs shops in Mainland China to an investor group including QSR tea brand operator Ningji, retaining retail and foodservice rights.

Marks & Spencer is doubling the size of its frozen food portfolio, beginning with a 47-strong ice cream relaunch and a 25% expansion of in-store freezer space to target family shoppers.