The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Family-owned puffed snack brand Frankie's Organic Snacks has entered more than 500 Target stores nationwide with its organic avocado oil Puffcorn range.

Savoury snack brand Takis has partnered with Sony Pictures for a global campaign across 57 countries featuring limited-edition Spider-Man packaging and retail promotions.

Farm Supply Company and Grange Co-op have approved a proposed merger to create a 13-store agricultural co-operative spanning California and Oregon.

US humane egg brand NestFresh has completed the transition of its entire retail egg portfolio to its Humanely Hatched programme, utilising non-invasive in-ovo sexing technology to eliminate male chick culling.

Grupo Bimbo has partnered with The Hershey Company to launch a co-branded sweet baked goods range in the US, combining Bimbo and Marinela pastries with Hershey's chocolate.

Savoury protein brand Takeaways has launched a three-strong line of cheese-based protein bars, targeting the functional snacking sector with a low-sugar alternative to sweet active nutrition products.

US chocolatier Ghirardelli has entered the refrigerated category for the first time with a premium ready-to-bake cookie dough range launching nationwide.

Instant noodle manufacturer Nissin Foods has expanded its Cup Noodles portfolio with two regional BBQ flavours launching exclusively at Walmart.