The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Penelope Bourbon has launched its ready-to-pour Blackberry Old Fashioned, expanding its premium spirits portfolio to capture the growing retail demand for high-quality convenient cocktails.

Ready-to-drink cocktail brand The Drinks Bureau has collaborated with Powder Monkey Brewing Co to launch in the UK grocery market with canned Lagerita, targeting the summer trading period.

General Mills has launched 79 limited-edition products across its core portfolio of breakfast, baking, and snacking brands to capitalise on the United States semiquincentennial milestone, demonstrating a highly coordinated, multi-category retail execution.

Alternative snack brand Wilde has entered the cracker category with a chicken breast-based protein cracker, supported by a new 130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to scale production sixfold.

Republican Red Winery has launched The 1776 Collection, a limited-edition series of reserve wines sourced from Carmel Valleys historic Massa Vineyard to capitalise on Americas semiquincentennial celebrations.

Italian cured meat producer Salumificio SantOrso S.r.l. has launched Salami Chips, utilising patented dehydration technology to convert authentic charcuterie into an ambient, high-protein snack for international retail and private label distribution.

Premium Italian brand Katies Pizza and Pasta is expanding its US retail footprint at Target, launching artisanal pasta bakes and slow-cooked sauces nationwide to capture premium at-home dining demand.

Carlsberg Britvic has launched Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free at Waitrose, targeting the premium world lager and moderation trends with a 0.5% ABV Italian brew.