The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Sumo Citrus®, the fresh produce brand known for its oversized, easy-to-peel mandarins, has announced its first strategic foray into the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector through a collaboration with premium olive oil brand Brightland®.

A key component of this rebrand is the transition of the team formerly known as Planteneers. While previously focused on plant-based alternatives, this group will now operate as SternMaid Ingredients.

Purely Elizabeth, the natural foods brand specialising in nutrient-dense granola, has announced its entry into the "nutricosmetic" food segment with the launch of Purely Glow Salted Vanilla Pistachio Granola.

The launch addresses a critical challenge in the school foodservice market: balancing strict sugar reduction mandates with student acceptance. The grō™ line is the utilisation of NewTree’s patented De-Sugaring technology.

The new lineup spans extra virgin oils, lentils, heirloom beans, and ancient grains, marking a strategic broadening of the company's global supply chain.

Tenzing, the UK-based natural energy brand, has announced a strategic expansion beyond its core caffeine-led portfolio with the launch of a new functional sub-range: Natural Energy+.

The launch is strategically timed to address escalating concerns within the global beverage industry regarding the stability and ethics of sourcing acacia gum from the conflict-ridden Sudan region.

The company has acquired an 8.2-acre industrial estate near Hungerford, west of Newbury, and has committed an initial investment of over £10 million to develop the facility.