The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Italian health food brand Valsoia has expanded its plant-based ice cream portfolio with the launch of a zero-sugar cone and a dual-flavour hazelnut and pistachio tub.

Premier Foods has expanded its Mr Kipling portfolio with five new launches across its Whirls, Slices, and Tarts ranges to drive retail category growth.

Bucked Up has launched its dual-product Carnival Drop campaign, introducing high-protein savoury popcorn and a limited-edition Cotton Candy performance energy drink to convenience retail channels.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies has partnered with Universal Products & Experiences to launch a limited-edition Jammie Dodgers Sour Lemon biscuit tied to the film Minions & Monsters.

Global ingredient provider Ingredion has formed a joint venture and acquired a 9% equity stake in India’s Sanstar Limited to manufacture speciality pharmaceutical and food ingredients.

Arla Foods and DMK Group have secured final regulatory clearance for their merger, establishing Europe’s leading farmer-owned dairy cooperative with a combined revenue exceeding €20 billion.

Subway Puerto Rico has expanded its Pasta Creations menu with three new customisable recipes prepared at its signature Food Theatre Station to capture value-seeking consumer spend.

General Mills has launched 79 limited-edition products across its core portfolio of breakfast, baking, and snacking brands to capitalise on the United States semiquincentennial milestone, demonstrating a highly coordinated, multi-category retail execution.