The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expands its functional beverage offerings with a new line of Cold Brew Energy Teas and protein-infused horchata drinks for spring.

Paris Baguette expands its seasonal LTO strategy with a Nutella-infused bakery lineup, premium Irish Cream items, and nostalgic cereal-flavoured offerings.

Airport hospitality group OTG appoints industry veteran Sri Anne as Chief Technology Officer to lead digital transformation and infrastructure growth.

Dunkin enters the energy drink market with Dunkin Zero while debuting a seasonal banana-inspired menu to drive mid-day sales and beverage innovation.

US cannabis and beverage firm Tilray has acquired BrewDog's UK and Irish assets for £33 million, preserving 11 strategic bars but resulting in nearly 500 job losses.

The update highlights a significant focus on beverage innovation through the introduction of Ube and Matcha variants, alongside a strategic expansion of its "on-the-go" tea services and retail instant coffee footprint.

BrewDog, once the standard-bearer for the global craft beer movement, has suspended operations across its entire bar network today, March 2, 2026. The move comes as an announcement regarding the sale of the business is expected early this week, following a protracted period of financial restructuring and operational shifts.

Subway has officially launched the All Dressed Sauce, inspired by Ruffles, transforming one of the country's most iconic salty snack profiles into a proprietary sandwich condiment.