The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Organic poultry brand Farmer Focus has expanded into the ready-to-heat convenience category with the launch of a new fully cooked organic chicken product range.

Natural and organic meat brand Applegate has expanded its portfolio with seven new products and larger pack formats across US grocery retail channels.

Alternative snack brand Wilde has entered the cracker category with a chicken breast-based protein cracker, supported by a new 130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to scale production sixfold.

Italian cured meat producer Salumificio SantOrso S.r.l. has launched Salami Chips, utilising patented dehydration technology to convert authentic charcuterie into an ambient, high-protein snack for international retail and private label distribution.

German foodtech firm myriameat has successfully generated the first pluripotent stem cell line from roe deer, paving the way for slaughter-free cultured venison.

Tesco has expanded its Sustainable Pig Group by nearly 30 per cent, investing an additional £2 million annually to bolster supply chain resilience and animal welfare.

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.