The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Rancher's Premium Smokehouse has expanded its retail presence across Kroger Texas stores with the launch of two fully cooked burnt end barbecue entrées.

Good Peels has launched a non-carbonated spiked apple refresher with 5% ABV and 10% real juice, targeting summer drinking occasions across US East Coast markets.

Ritter Sport and Haribo have launched their first UK collaboration, introducing the limited-edition 100g Ritter Sport x Haribo Balla Bites chocolate block.

Curry Smugglers has entered the UK craft beer market with the launch of two Indian-inspired lagers, including a 4.2% ABV Basmati Rice Lager and a non-alcoholic Mango Mirchi variant.

PepsiCo Philippines has launched Pepsi Extra Fizz across retail channels, supported by an integrated marketing campaign created by agency BBDO Guerrero.

Seven Sundays has introduced Oatcakes, a clean-label pancake mix combining protein oats and functional fibre, expanding into hot breakfast categories across Target and Sprouts.

The Hershey Company has launched its 2026 Halloween portfolio, introducing over 20 innovations across chocolate, fruity gummies, and salty snack categories.

Bulletproof has expanded its functional coffee portfolio with the launch of Mood Booster Mushroom Latte, combining Arabica coffee with functional mushrooms, ashwagandha, and MCT oil.