The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Vocelli Pizza has launched an imported Pinsa Romana crust from Di Marco, leveraging high-protein, easily digestible dough to drive premium-tier QSR growth.

Barry Callebaut has unveiled two major innovations: Cacao Max and the non-cocoa ChoViva solution. As part of a strategic realignment of its coatings and inclusions portfolio to meet rising demand for premium and sustainable alternatives.

Alvinesa has appointed industrial veteran Olivier Lavaud as CEO to scale its upcycled ingredient platform. His B2B expertise will accelerate the firm's circular economy model across Europe and LatAm.

J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works is expanding into Asian markets through a partnership with Coupang, leveraging a Fortune 150 logistics platform to reach millions of new international customers.

Olio Piro has secured USDA Organic certification, validating its rigorous, synthetic-free cultivation process and reinforcing its position in the premium, high-polyphenol US olive oil sector.

SUANNUTRA USA has secured the North American distribution rights for TetraSOD, a patented microalgae ingredient from Fitoplancton Marino boasting 30,000 µ/g of SOD activity, targeting metabolic health and GLP-1 support.

Cargill and Voyage Foods have launched NextCoa, a cocoa-free confectionery alternative utilising grape seeds to deliver a 67% lower carbon footprint, targeting supply chain resilience and price stability in the North American B2B market.

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.