The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared the ABF-Hovis merger in Great Britain while identifying localised competition concerns in Northern Ireland that may require a divestment.

Bellwether Coffee has expanded into Australia through a partnership with Xtracted Espresso Solutions, introducing an all-electric, ventless roasting system designed to reduce wholesale costs and carbon emissions for local cafes.

Heineken will transition its Singapore operations to an import-led model by 2027, refocusing the Tuas site on regional logistics, GenAI development, and global R&D for the Tiger Beer brand.

Aircapture and Almanac Beer Co. debut the first beer carbonated via onsite Direct Air Capture, signalling a shift toward decentralised CO2 supply chains in the beverage industry.

Barilla Group reports significant progress in resource management, including a 45 percent increase in water recycling and a 99.8 percent recyclable packaging rate across its global portfolio.

Kavalan names Marussia Beverages UK as its exclusive distribution partner to lead the reintroduction of its award-winning single malt whisky portfolio to British retailers and collectors.

General Mills enters a definitive agreement to sell its Brazil-based operations and brands, including Yoki and Kitano, to 3corações as part of its Accelerate growth strategy.

Bel Group breaks ground on a $200 million expansion in Brookings, South Dakota, doubling Babybel production capacity to 20,000 tons to drive U.S. market growth.