The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Olipop has expanded its functional soda lineup with the launch of Raspberry Sherbet and the permanent return of Blackberry Vanilla, targeting the "nostalgia-led" wellness market with high-fibre, low-sugar alternatives to traditional carbonated soft drinks.

Dose and Juice Press have partnered to launch the "Dose of Vitality" smoothie, integrating a clinically-backed liver health supplement into a mainstream retail format to capitalise on the "beauty-from-within" and proactive wellness trends.

Vive Organic, owned by Suja Life, has expanded its functional beverage portfolio with the launch of Mind Boost and Mood Boost wellness shots, securing a nationwide retail rollout at Kroger to capture growing consumer demand for cognitive health solutions.

Prodalim has acquired food-tech company Better Juice to integrate its proprietary enzymatic sugar reduction technology, marking a strategic expansion into the $1.8 billion global taste modulation market.

Neutonic has raised $6 million at a $60 million valuation to accelerate its global retail expansion, including a major 500-store rollout with Sainsbury’s and a strategic push into the United States and Australia.

Protein Pints has launched its new Fudge Brownie flavour exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market nationwide, continuing its 2026 innovation cycle with a formulation that delivers 30g of protein and 85% less sugar than traditional ice cream.

Kite Hill has introduced a Protein Cream Cheese Alternative featuring 4g of protein per serving, effectively doubling the protein content of traditional dairy cream cheese to meet rising demand for functional plant-based foods.

By launching the "Tropical Lifeway Smoothie" featuring Organic Lifeway Kefir, the company is leveraging Erewhon's status as a high-visibility cultural tastemaker to drive brand saliency and validate the "functional indulgence" of fermented probiotics for a sophisticated, health-conscious demographic.