The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has announced its entry into the portable frozen dessert category with the launch of a premium ice cream bar line and an expansion of its existing pint collection.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a limited-time Cilantro Lime Sauce developed by a former restaurant team member to capitalise on rising demand for signature condiments among Millennial and Gen Z diners.

Greenfield Natural Meat Co. is expanding its U.S. portfolio with the launch of Protein Snack Kits, featuring 20g of protein and 7g of fibre to meet rising consumer demand for functional, sustainable snacks.

Swizzels has introduced Squashies Tropical and Squashies Sour Shooting Stars to its portfolio, offering HFSS-compliant confectionery options that align with rising consumer demand for bold, permissible treats.

Krispy Kreme introduces the limited-time Bracket Bash Dozen and a promotional BOGO offer to capitalise on peak seasonal demand during the upcoming college basketball tournament.

Jel Sert introduces Pure Kick Alkaline Singles to Go to provide accessible alkaline hydration in a portable powdered format, bridging the gap between bottled water and mixes.

El Mayor Tequila introduces 375mL sizes of its Blanco and Reposado expressions to meet rising consumer demand for smaller, trial-friendly spirit formats and versatile at-home mixing.

UK brand VitClear expands its functional beverage portfolio with Lemon & Lime Active Health Nootropic Soda, combining protein, creatine, and adaptogens.