The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The launch introduces three dessert-inspired SKUs designed to bridge the gap between "mindful snacking" and indulgence, leveraging a high-protein Greek yoghurt base to offer a functional alternative to traditional sweets.

Heritage dairy brand Heluva Good!® has announced a strategic flavour collaboration with fresh pickle category leader Grillo’s Pickles®. The partnership debuts today with the launch of a limited-edition: Heluva Good! Grillo's Dill Pickle Dip.

London-based snacking brand Doughlicious® has announced a nationwide expansion of its warm dessert offerings in the United States, launching a new Cookies & Cream Skillet Cookie.

Packaging solutions provider Harpak-ULMA has announced a significant performance breakthrough for the high-volume ground meat sector, introducing a new application of its Mondini Trave Sinfonia® tray-sealing platform.

Boulder-based premium confectioner Chocolove has announced its seasonal product strategy for Valentine's Day 2026, unveiling a mix of returning favourites and trend-led innovations.

The new product line pairs the brand’s signature buttery, salty cracker base with a confectionery-style finish, aiming to capture market share in the "permissible indulgence" category.

The brand is introducing a Double Chocolate flavour profile, supported by a high-visibility experiential marketing campaign at one of the country’s busiest retail hubs.

To validate this shift towards premium functionality, the brand has secured a high-profile endorsement from world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, aiming to prove that the reformulated spread can meet the rigorous standards of professional kitchens.