The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

US chocolatier Ghirardelli has entered the refrigerated category for the first time with a premium ready-to-bake cookie dough range launching nationwide.

Boylan Bottling Co. has launched Freedom Cola, a limited-edition craft soda celebrating the 250th anniversary of US independence, distributed across New York via Big Geyser.

Active nutrition brand Garden of Life has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Clear Whey Protein, utilising sustainably sourced Danish dairy whey isolate.

Instant noodle manufacturer Nissin Foods has expanded its Cup Noodles portfolio with two regional BBQ flavours launching exclusively at Walmart.

Daily Harvest has expanded its direct-to-consumer portfolio with the launch of three limited-edition smoothies celebrating the host nations of the upcoming North American soccer tournament.

Functional nutrition brand JiMMYBAR! has expanded its performance portfolio with the launch of the world's first creatine and collagen protein bars.

Speciality frozen food manufacturer Ajinomoto Foods North America has entered Whole Foods Market with a premium line of convenient, authentic frozen ramen.

Tesco has expanded its premium private-label bakery range with 22 new launches, headlined by the UK's first supermarket-own burger buns made with real mashed potato.