The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Genova Premium Tuna has announced the debut of Mediterranean Tuna Bowls, a new line of high-protein, shelf-stable convenience meals designed to capitalise on the "Mediterranean Diet" trend and address the increasing demand for nutrient-dense, portion-controlled options among GLP-1 users.

My/Mochi’s Cotton Candy launch leverages nostalgic "kidult" trends and clean-label standards to capture high-velocity snacking demand via a 70-calorie, multi-textured format.

GrowHappy has announced the launch of Allergen ImmunoBars, a science-backed snack line designed to solve the "maintenance gap" in pediatric allergy prevention by facilitating consistent, long-term exposure to key allergens through a whole-food, clean-label format.

National behavioural healthcare provider Rula has collaborated with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to launch "Therapy in a Pint," utilising a unique "empty pint" retail format to bridge the gap between mental health awareness and clinical action during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Ore-Ida, the original inventor of the Tater Tot, has announced the launch of Dino and Star Tater Tots, marking its first shape-based portfolio expansion in nearly 20 years to capitalise on the high-growth demand for "playful" and nostalgic frozen food formats.

Barcel USA, the manufacturer of Takis, has launched Mi Tierra, a premium tortilla strip brand crafted in Mexico using clean-label ingredients. The new line is rolling out to more than 1,500 Walmart locations, targeting the "togetherness" snacking trend and the growing demand for authentic, minimally processed corn snacks.

Chef Boyardee has announced its entry into the skillet meals category with a five-SKU lineup, marking a significant milestone in the brand's revitalisation under Hometown Food Company as it targets the high-growth "budget-friendly" home dining sector.

Keebler is expanding its Chips Deluxe portfolio with two new variants and a reformulated flagship recipe featuring 33 per cent more chocolate, headlined by the industry's first crunchy-base filled cookie designed to disrupt the traditional soft-batch filled segment.