The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Ube Superfood has launched a clean-label organic purple yam powder blend, offering a syrup-free, caffeine-free functional ingredient for the beverage and bakery sectors.

Subway Canada has introduced the SubDog, a limited-time menu addition that features an all-beef hot dog served on the brand's standard bread. The launch, which begins 29 June 2026

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has launched limited-edition Monster Energy cans featuring Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri, aiming to drive category engagement in the UK energy drink sector.

The launch of the new product, titled Draft Day Blue, highlights the company's vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and its approach to athlete-led brand positioning.

Nestlé has launched KitKat White Latte and Lion Mocha, supported by a £28 million manufacturing investment at its Dalston facility to increase production capacity.

Halo Top Canada has introduced two seasonal, limited-edition ice cream flavours, S'mores and Maple Pecan, produced domestically to target summer consumer demand.

Al Fresco has launched a seasonal Hot Honey Fully Cooked Chicken Sausage, leveraging sweet-and-spicy flavour trends for the summer grilling market.

King's Hawaiian has debuted its Original Hawaiian Sweet Soft Pretzel Bites at Sheetz, marking the brand's entry into the single-serve convenience retail snack market.