The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Upscale frozen yogurt franchise 16 Handles has announced a significant technical innovation within the frozen dessert category, introducing what it claims to be the industry's first Strawberry Kefir Tart Probiotic Soft Serve.

Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand BuzzBallz has announced a high-visibility marketing stunt for the Valentine's Day window, auctioning a 9-carat pink diamond engagement ring to celebrate the launch of its newest flavour profile, Pink Lemonsqueezy.

Late-night bakery chain Insomnia Cookies has announced a strategic shift towards experiential dining for the Valentine's Day window, offering exclusive dine-in reservations at select locations across the United States and Canada.

Whirlwined has announced the launch of a category-defining beverage innovation, introducing what it claims to be the world's first non-alcoholic, hemp-derived Delta-9 THC-infused wine.

Premium salumi specialist COLUMBUS® Craft Meats has announced a strategic expansion of its pre-packaged charcuterie portfolio, introducing the COLUMBUS® Entertaining Tray.

Soft drinks group Nichols is intensifying its expansion strategy within the functional beverage sector, announcing the launch of Vimto Energy Tropical Cooler.

UK-based ice cream leader Magnum has announced a strategic expansion of its premium Signature range, introducing two new flavour profiles: La Pistache and La Pêche.

The company is introducing Love Crunch Gluten Free Strawberry Cheesecake, a new SKU designed to capture the "free-from" consumer without compromising on the sub-brand's dessert-forward positioning.