The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has reintroduced its seasonal Jack O'Lantern chocolates, launching Milk Chocolate Caramel and Caramel Apple shapes in retail and club formats.

Forest Feast has launched a chocolate-coated freeze-dried fruit range, combining whole fruit with double-layered Belgian chocolate across UK retail.

Panera Bread is rolling out its autumn seasonal menu on 2 September, introducing Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup, Ciabatta Dippers, and nostalgic bakery items across US bakery-cafes.

Carlsberg Britvic brand Tango has expanded into the frozen food category, partnering with Food Brands Now to launch Orange and Apple glazed boneless chicken bites across Iceland and The Food Warehouse.

Co-op has unveiled its expanded 2026 Halloween portfolio, introducing new own-label bakery, savoury snacks, and sub-£1 confectionery lines to target weekend party entertaining.

Kraft Heinz has launched Heinz Extra Rich Beans across UK retail, featuring an elevated 37 per cent tomato base, black pepper, and yeast extract for a deeper savoury profile.

Keebler has reintroduced its limited-edition Spookie Fudge Stripes cookies for Halloween 2026, backed by an omnichannel zoo safari experiential campaign and digital gaming platform.

General Mills brand Cinnamon Toast Crunch has partnered with Chamoy Mega to launch a limited-edition chamoy-flavoured cereal and a CINNADUST-infused chamoy sauce across digital channels.