The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

GateDrop has officially launched its action-sports-inspired energy gummies, offering a precisely dosed, shelf-stable alternative to traditional energy drinks as the global category prepares to surpass 130 billion dollars by 2030.

Nestlé USA has launched Minor’s Kitchen, marking its first entry into the U.S. at-home condiment category by transitioning its 75-year-old professional culinary brand, Minor’s, into a premium retail format.

Dave’s Killer Bread has launched a new line of Mini Bagels and seasonal Summer Berry varieties, responding to consumer research that highlights a demand for portion-controlled and "on-the-go" organic bakery solutions.

Mars has signed a long-term virtual power purchase agreement with European Energy for the Skuodas Wind Farm in Lithuania, a move expected to contribute to the company’s 10% carbon-reduction target by 2030.

Kite Hill has introduced a Protein Cream Cheese Alternative featuring 4g of protein per serving, effectively doubling the protein content of traditional dairy cream cheese to meet rising demand for functional plant-based foods.

Tropic Biosciences has received regulatory approval for its non-browning banana in Japan and Brazil, targeting food waste reduction and supply chain efficiency across 70% of global production regions.

Häagen-Dazs has launched its new Dubai-Style Chocolate Mini Bars exclusively at select US Costco locations, leveraging the viral "Dubai chocolate" trend through a premium combination of pistachio ice cream and crispy kataifi.

Quaker is expanding its footprint in the functional snacking sector with the launch of Quaker Protein Rice Crisps. Delivering 6g of protein per serving through a blend of popped rice and pea protein, the launch aligns with PepsiCo's broader mission to modernise its portfolio by integrating functional ingredients into established, high-velocity snack formats.