The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Fresh Express expands its value-added produce portfolio with Roasted Poblano Caesar and Fire-Roasted Queso Crunch Chopped Salad Kits, rolling out across US retail.

7-Eleven has rolled out the BiG Flavour Bar across 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide, introducing a custom sauce and topping station with seven original sauces.

GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Newcastle-based fresh produce distributor JR Holland, marking the US platform's first expansion into the UK market.

Paris Baguette North America is expanding its seasonal menu across bakery and beverage categories, launching a caramel apple lineup alongside pumpkin pastries, drinks, and savoury items.

Food supply chain technology firm GrubMarket has acquired Western Canadian online grocer SPUD, expanding its e-commerce reach across British Columbia and Alberta.

OFT Food Safety and Injury Lawyers have filed a lawsuit against Taylor Farms and Taco Bell following a five-state Cyclospora outbreak linked to imported lettuce.

Premium organic grocer Erewhon has expanded its nationwide direct-to-consumer smoothie kit collection with the launch of the Malibu Mango Smoothie Kit.

Del Monte Corporation and Treatt have launched a range of upcycled, fruit-derived extracts from pineapple, watermelon, mango, and cantaloupe for beverage applications.