The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Function has acquired SuppCo to integrate independent supplement verification with its biomarker testing platform, closing the loop between biological observation and actionable dietary inputs.

Ready has expanded its retail footprint with a nationwide Target launch of its 15g protein bars. Recognised as a 2026 Bain & Company Insurgent Brand, Ready is scaling its functional snack portfolio.

AUSTRIA JUICE has launched a patent-pending fermentation technology reducing sugar in 100% fruit juices by 30%, providing a plug-and-play solution ahead of the 2026 EU Breakfast Directives.

SnackPro utilises AI-powered image analysis and voice input to automate allergen detection, transitioning food safety from manual label-checking to a scalable, data-driven mobile health ritual.

MOSH’s $13M Series A fuels a category-defining pivot into high-protein brain health, targeting a $6.8B market through a massive 2026 expansion into Target and national grocery.

Electrolit’s 7-Eleven exclusive Pineapple Coconut flavour scales its C-store presence, utilising a retail-specific strategy to drive trial and cold vault differentiation for summer 2026.

Oroweat’s new functional range leverages a "first-of-its-kind" plant blend, offering 14g of fibre or 20g of protein to address widespread nutritional deficiencies in the US bakery aisle.

Propel has announced the launch of Propel Clear Protein, a ready-to-mix 3-in-1 powder delivering 20g of whey protein, 3g of fibre, and electrolytes, specifically engineered to capture the "refreshing protein" segment and support the nutritional needs of consumers navigating GLP-1 medication journeys.