The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Hormel Foods has unveiled the SPAM Dog, a specialised foodservice innovation designed for roller grills in stadiums and convenience stores to capitalise on high-velocity summer footfall.

YUMBO has expanded its premium meat snack portfolio with a Ginger Teriyaki variant, targeting the high-growth convenience sector via major US retailers and delivering 11g of protein.

Genova Premium Tuna has announced the debut of Mediterranean Tuna Bowls, a new line of high-protein, shelf-stable convenience meals designed to capitalise on the "Mediterranean Diet" trend and address the increasing demand for nutrient-dense, portion-controlled options among GLP-1 users.

Colorado Premium has successfully acquired Old Hickory Smokehouse, a move that merges traditional water-bath sous-vide expertise with artisanal smoking capabilities to create a high-capacity, value-added protein platform serving the foodservice, retail, and industrial sectors.

Boar’s Head Brand has announced the nationwide launch of The Fryer’s Deep Fried Turkey Breast, utilising a high-impact digital campaign on the Las Vegas Sphere to introduce a traditionally seasonal flavour profile to the permanent deli counter.

Tesco is significantly expanding its footprint in the health-led convenience sector with the launch of its first chilled own-brand High Protein ready meal range. Supported by search data showing over 423,000 queries for high protein on Tesco.com in the last year.

Swaggerty’s Farm has inaugurated a 50,000-square-foot expansion at its Kodak, Tennessee headquarters, strategically increasing production capacity for its market-leading boxed sausage patties while integrating energy-efficient systems to enhance operational sustainability.

CAVA expands its Mediterranean menu with the launch of Glazed Salmon, its first seafood protein, featuring pomegranate molasses sourced from Just Date and new seasonal chef-curated bowls.