The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Virtual cardiometabolic provider Vida Health has partnered with Instacart to offer grocery stipends through Instacart Health Fresh Funds, expanding access to nutritious food nationwide.

Darling Ingredients’ health brand Rousselot has secured a US patent for Nextida GC, a science-backed collagen peptide ingredient formulated to support post-meal blood glucose regulation.

Protein brand David has expanded its portfolio into the frozen category with the launch of David Frozen Dessert, a four-strong range of high-protein pints.

Ingredion has completed an asset acquisition of Benicaros, a patented prebiotic fibre upcycled from carrot pomace, expanding its clean-label functional portfolio.

Nestlé UK and Ireland has appointed Gordon Yule as Business Executive Officer to lead its newly combined Nutrition and Health division, effective 1 June 2026.

Spanish brewer Mahou San Miguel has entered the functional soft drinks category with the launch of Yuzz, a low-calorie nutricosmetic RTD beverage containing hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

WK Kellogg Co has launched its on-pack SPOONS nutrition framework across classic brands to simplify functional benefits like fibre and protein for health-conscious consumers.

Nestlé Health Science has signed a licensing agreement with Italian life sciences group IdB Holding to develop and commercialise VOWST, the first FDA-approved oral microbiome therapy, across European markets.