The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Mitchells & Butlers brand Toby Carvery has made its retail debut, launching an exclusive 15-strong frozen range of ready meals and sides across Iceland and The Food Warehouse.

General Mills brand Pillsbury has entered the frozen croissant segment with the nationwide launch of ready-to-bake Butter and Chocolate Grands! Croissants.

7-Eleven has rolled out the BiG Flavour Bar across 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide, introducing a custom sauce and topping station with seven original sauces.

Rise Wellness has launched Protein Pop Balance, a clear, lightly carbonated prebiotic soda delivering 15g of protein and 5g of fibre across four flavours.

Rosina Food Products has expanded its frozen meatball portfolio with five new varieties, introducing Mini Meatballs for children alongside high-protein, reduced-sodium, and gluten-free options.

Califia Farms has expanded its Simple Almond Creamer portfolio with new Horchata and Peppermint Bark flavours alongside returning seasonal organic favourites and Holiday Nog.

Mars brand M&M'S has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures to launch limited-edition Amas Veritas Spell & Snack Packs celebrating the release of Practical Magic 2.

Bubbies Ice Cream has expanded its Drizzled Mochi Ice Cream lineup with a limited-edition Pumpkin Pie flavour, delivering a 100-calorie seasonal treat across select US retailers and online.