The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Ferrero North America, the confectionery giant behind Tic Tac®, has announced a strategic collaboration with Dr Pepper® to launch a new limited-edition SKU: Tic Tac® Dr Pepper® Mints.

Kodiak, the brand synonymous with protein-packed, whole-grain breakfast products, has announced a significant extension of its frozen portfolio with the launch of No Sugar Added Homestyle Power Waffles.

The new range sees the FMCG giant expanding its premium "Incredible Egg" tier and introducing novel formats across its KitKat, Aero, and Milkybar franchises to drive trade-up in the seasonal aisle.

The machine focuses exclusively on unadulterated espresso and black coffee specialities, stripping away milk processing complexity to prioritise brewing precision within a compact footprint.

Ferrero UK has announced the expansion of its confectionery portfolio with the launch of Kinder Bueno Dark. Rolling out to major retailers this February.

Walkers Sensations, the premium crisp brand owned by PepsiCo, has announced its seasonal strategy for Easter 2026, launching a limited-edition line-up designed to capture the holiday snacking occasion.

Moving beyond its core line of ready-to-drink (RTD) seltzers, the company is launching a new multi-serve innovation: Blood Orange Vanilla Cannabis Spirit.

Talenti, the best-selling gelato brand in the United States (a Unilever subsidiary), has announced an expansion of its portfolio: Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Gelato and Paradise Passionfruit Sorbetto.