The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

New ‘Rio Punch’ flavour joins Juice Monster range, celebrating Brazil’s vibrant fruit culture

Kraft Heinz has announced a new seasonal product in partnership with PepsiCo’s Walkers brand: Heinz [Scarily] Good Monster Munch Mayo. The limited-edition release fuses Heinz’s signature creamy mayonnaise with the bold, nostalgic flavour of Pickled Onion Monster Munch, aiming to tap into Gen Z interest and Halloween-driven novelty.

The innovation responds to newly released research revealing that 90% of gamers struggle with snacking while playing, and 75% wish they could dip their snacks mid-game without taking their hands off the controls.

Starbucks has unveiled its second summer menu expansion, headlined by handcrafted sugar-free Iced Energy beverages and the brand's first nondairy vanilla sweet cream, signalling a strategic push into functional energy and plant-based customisation.

Pure Protein, part of 1440 Foods’ active nutrition portfolio, has launched a new All in One Protein Powder designed to simplify daily nutrition — particularly for consumers using GLP-1 medications for weight loss.

The launch introduces a gamified "blind box" mechanic to the biscuit aisle, designed to engage fans of both franchises through a surprise reveal element.

Kellanova-owned Pringles has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Pringles Mingles, the brand’s first puffed crisps offered in bagged, tubeless packaging. This innovation marks a strategic departure from Pringles’ traditional tube format, while retaining the brand’s core identity.

Britvic has expanded its Pepsi portfolio with the launch of a new, limited-edition cola variant — Pepsi Electric, featuring a striking blue liquid and a zesty flavour profile designed to “challenge consumer expectations” within the category.