The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The J.M. Smucker Co. unveils Jif Simply, a new peanut butter spread featuring a three-ingredient unsweetened formula designed for the growing clean-label consumer segment.

The Hershey Company expands its Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels brand with the launch of Dot’s Original Snack Mix, a premium "no-filler" offering aimed at the high-growth salty snack category.

7 Brew launches its first Ready-to-Drink coffee line in Walmart stores across Arkansas, featuring fan-favourite espresso flavours in 11-ounce cans.

Stateside Brands enters the emerging vodka plus ade segment with Super Lyte, a 4.5% ABV non-carbonated beverage designed for health-conscious consumers and active lifestyles.

Non-alcoholic spirits brand Aplós expands its ready-to-drink portfolio with the Dragon Fruit Martini, a functional zero-proof cocktail inspired by current global beverage trends and the ongoing martini renaissance.

Wicked Weed Brewing expands its portfolio with Vicious Nectar, a 9.1% ABV fruit-forward beer launching in the Carolinas to capture the growing flavoured beverage market.

Aldi is expanding its private-label Easter confectionery range with premium and novelty formats as the retailer competes for a larger share of seasonal UK grocery sales.

The Protein Ball Co has launched a new dual-textured Stuffed line of protein snacks, aiming to address format fatigue and tap into sensory-led market trends.