The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Mondelēz-owned protein brand Grenade is expanding its UK portfolio with the launch of Grenade Soft Core, a permanent 50g textured protein bar range.

Finnish food manufacturer Fazer Alku is expanding its breakfast portfolio with the launch of five single-serving instant porridges, a honey granola, and a market-first sugar-free oat pillow cereal.

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven Japan has introduced a new sweet sandwich featuring cocoa-flavoured bread and a mixed fruit filling to select regional retail networks.

WK Kellogg Co brand Kashi has expanded into the granola segment with the nationwide launch of Kashi Gut Health Granola, featuring prebiotic fibre and gut-activated cultures.

General Mills brand Totino's has expanded its frozen portfolio with a range of new Pizza Rolls and Ultimate Pizza flavours inspired by consumer social media trends.

Ben & Jerry's has introduced its new limited-batch Razz Up black raspberry flavour to anchor a nationwide voter mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.

US organic retailer Natural Grocers has expanded its proprietary private-label portfolio with the nationwide launch of six certified organic bread and bakery products.

Korean fried chicken franchise bb.q Chicken has expanded its US menu with the nationwide launch of Feel Crunch Chicken in partnership with Stray Kids member Felix.