The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Carlsberg Britvic has extended its J2O portfolio with a new "Sparkling" range and a 330ml can format for its core still variants, targeting the high-growth alcohol-free social category and "on-the-go" consumption among younger demographics.

Ghirardelli has expanded its premium baking portfolio with the debut of its first Milk Chocolate Chip Brownie Mix, targeting a $4.25 price point and leveraging its "professional" grade chocolate chips to capture a broader segment of the at-home baking market.

Once Upon a Farm has announced a major portfolio expansion, debuting the first-of-its-kind refrigerated organic meat and bone broth pouches for infants, alongside a new "Power Wheels" snack bar line for older children.

Alpro has introduced the UK’s first soya-coconut-based ready-to-drink matcha, utilising a 1L format to capitalise on a 140% surge in category presence and targeting the high-volume afternoon consumption window.

BIGGBY® COFFEE has partnered with Red Bull® to launch a limited-time "Cherry Sakura" energy lineup, leveraging floral flavour trends and digital delivery promotions to drive spring-season traffic across its 460-unit franchise network.

Papa Johns has officially entered the sandwich category with a new "Oven-Toasted" line, utilising a premium ciabatta-style bread and signature sauce architecture to drive category diversification and higher transaction frequency.

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK has introduced "Inspired by Buxton Peak," a new three-SKU range of functional flavoured waters designed to meet growing consumer demand for proactive, low-calorie wellbeing solutions.

Nestlé Health Science has launched Compleat Paediatric Oral Blends, a first-of-its-kind pediatric medical nutrition solution in an on-the-go pouch, supporting the brand's shift toward lifestyle-integrated clinical nutrition.