The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Premier Protein has launched Sparkling Protein Soda, delivering 15g of whey protein isolate in a carbonated format across US retail channels.

Starbucks has expanded its UK ready-to-drink portfolio with two permanent matcha lattes and a limited-edition bottled Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino.

Fazer Aito is expanding its plant-based portfolio across retail channels from late August 2026, debuting Greek-style oat gurts, fruit-sweetened yoghurt drinks, and a hazelnut-biscuit barista oat milk.

Mondelēz International brand CHIPS AHOY! has launched a limited-edition Mystery Cookie, combining social commerce on TikTok Shop with a gamified consumer sweepstakes.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has expanded its Monster Additions line with Monster Nitro Blue Flash, a blueberry-flavoured energy drink rolling out across UK retail in August.

Fazer Bakery is expanding its Finnish retail footprint from August 2026 with a lineup of seeded rye breads, puffed-oat toast, cheese bagels, and gluten-free Pullava sweet buns.

Bush's Beans has launched a limited-edition Beans on Toast Kit, bringing the iconic British comfort food format to US consumers via direct-to-consumer daily drops.

Dose & Co has expanded beyond powdered supplements with the launch of its first ready-to-drink sparkling collagen drinks range across Holland & Barrett in the UK.