The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Volvic has announced its entry into the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland with the launch of "Volvic Vitamin+," a range of magnesium and vitamin-enriched mineral waters designed to capture the "food-to-go" market.

RäFoods has introduced the Living Nutrition Fund™, a national initiative dedicating a portion of all product proceeds to childhood literacy and nutritional education, aiming to address the foundational drivers of long-term public health and human well-being.

Clean Simple Eats has announced a significant retail expansion into 2,000 Walmart stores, bringing its line of grass-fed protein powders and supplements to the mass market.

Banza has announced its first expansion beyond the gluten-free segment with the launch of Wheat Protein Pasta and Mac & Cheese, a semolina-chickpea blend delivering 22g of protein per serving while targeting traditional "wheat aisle" consumers.

IFF has secured approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for a heart health claim linking isolated soy protein to healthy blood cholesterol levels, opening new labelling opportunities for 20-25g daily intake formulations.

Feihe has officially entered the Indonesian market with its “AceKid Activegro” series, the first formula in the region to utilise fresh milk as a core ingredient, supported by a decade-long research partnership with Harvard Medical School.

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK has introduced "Inspired by Buxton Peak," a new three-SKU range of functional flavoured waters designed to meet growing consumer demand for proactive, low-calorie wellbeing solutions.

Nestlé Health Science has launched Compleat Paediatric Oral Blends, a first-of-its-kind pediatric medical nutrition solution in an on-the-go pouch, supporting the brand's shift toward lifestyle-integrated clinical nutrition.