The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

dsm-firmenich has appointed Nikeisha van Sleeuwen as its new Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Committee member, effective April 2026, following the retirement of Mieke Van de Capelle.

US-based functional mushroom specialist Om Mushrooms has secured a $6.5 million line of credit from asset-based lender JPalmer Collective (JPC).

Veteran-owned cannabinoid specialist Extract Labs has announced its entry into the functional beverage category with the launch of Sojourn THC Seltzers.

The milestone highlights the company’s role in what it terms the "Plant-Based Food Reformation," scaling its operations to meet the growing global appetite for alternative proteins and functional ingredients.

The Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Co. Ltd.

Danish gut health innovator Bactolife has successfully closed a Series B investment round, raising over €30 million to accelerate the commercialisation of its proprietary technology.

New entrant Dry & Dirty has officially launched into the non-alcoholic spirits category, introducing a line of functional, zero-proof martinis designed to replicate the sensory experience of traditional cocktails.

Medically guided nutrition specialist Robard has announced the launch of Biocare2, a specialised dietary beverage engineered to support individuals transitioning off GLP-1 weight management medications.