The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The Campbells Company has partnered with Banza to launch its first-ever gluten-free condensed chicken noodle soup, utilising custom-formulated chickpea penne.

Chicago-based pizzeria chain Lou Malnati's has expanded its seasonal menu with a limited-edition BBQ Chicken Pizza, utilising its direct-to-consumer flash-frozen shipping platform to scale the launch nationwide.

Animal welfare group The Humane League has expanded its national campaign against Kroger to target premium grocery subsidiary Harris Teeter over cage-free egg commitments.

Refrigerated dough brand Sweet Loren's has expanded its retail portfolio with a new line of ready-to-bake scones and oatmeal bars alongside a brand-wide packaging redesign.

Catalina Snacks has expanded its retail portfolio with the launch of single-serve Snack Size Multipacks alongside its upcoming national marketing campaign.

McDonald's USA is reintroducing its limited-edition Fried Apple Pie alongside a Route 66 experiential marketing campaign to drive summer foot traffic.

Clean-ingredient brand Archer Meat Snacks has expanded its retail footprint across Target and Walmart with the launch of its first-ever chicken protein product and an eight-count multipack line.

Wellness brand GEM Health has expanded its retail distribution by launching GEM Daily Bite, a whole food-based daily multivitamin featuring PLT Health Solutions' Earthlight Vitamin D.