The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Emirates has announced a significant shift in its culinary strategy for plant-based catering, confirming that its next generation of vegan concepts will prioritise "real, whole, and farm-to-fork" ingredients over engineered meat substitutes.

UK snack manufacturer Proper has announced a strategic flavour extension to its fast-growing lentil chip portfolio, introducing House Hot Sauce Lentil Chips.

Snack cheese brand Babybel® has announced its first-ever music collaboration, partnering with award-winning producer Timbaland to launch a multimedia campaign titled "Mini Wax Tracks."

Mondelez International’s OREO brand has announced a major strategic collaboration with Disney Consumer Products, unveiling the MARVEL OREO Stuf of Legends Cookies.

The Hershey Company has announced its strategic marketing platform for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, launching a new creative campaign titled "Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place."

The company is launching Protein Pastries and Marshmallow Protein Cereal, aiming to capture a larger share of the breakfast category by addressing the consumer demand for high-protein, low-sugar options in convenient formats.

Mars Snacking has announced a significant expansion of its frozen novelty portfolio, unveiling SNICKERS® Ice Cream Minis as a permanent addition to the brand's lineup.

Upscale frozen yogurt franchise 16 Handles has announced a significant technical innovation within the frozen dessert category, introducing what it claims to be the industry's first Strawberry Kefir Tart Probiotic Soft Serve.