The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Tyson Foods has appointed board member and former Procter & Gamble executive Jeff Schomburger as its new President and CEO, succeeding Donnie King after a 43-year career at the company.

WK Kellogg Co has launched its on-pack SPOONS nutrition framework across classic brands to simplify functional benefits like fibre and protein for health-conscious consumers.

Alternative snack brand Wilde has entered the cracker category with a chicken breast-based protein cracker, supported by a new 130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to scale production sixfold.

Italian cured meat producer Salumificio SantOrso S.r.l. has launched Salami Chips, utilising patented dehydration technology to convert authentic charcuterie into an ambient, high-protein snack for international retail and private label distribution.

Premium Italian brand Katies Pizza and Pasta is expanding its US retail footprint at Target, launching artisanal pasta bakes and slow-cooked sauces nationwide to capture premium at-home dining demand.

Nestlé has expanded its Hot Pockets brand with the launch of Hot Pockets Snack Breaks, utilising a dual-compartment perforated packaging design to capture multi-daypart grazing and air-fryer-friendly frozen snack trends.

Papa Johns has partnered with Disney and Pixar to launch immersive Pizza Planet pop-ups and a global menu, driving customer loyalty through in-app gamification.

Mars Snacking has partnered with Love Island USA Season 8 as its exclusive confectionery partner, launching limited-edition M&M'S Play Along Packs to capitalise on second-screen TV viewing trends.