The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

7 Brew has launched its Back to Brew campaign across more than 800 US drive-thru stands, debuting five limited-time beverages and promotional sampling events.

Taco Bueno has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey to launch the limited-time Hot Honey Fried Chicken Taco and Churro Fries across 127 US locations.

Califia Farms has expanded its plant-based portfolio with two limited-edition banana crème SKUs, combining real banana purée and oil-free formulations.

Cheribundi has expanded its functional nutrition portfolio with two-ounce Recovery and Sleep Shots, packing 60 Montmorency tart cherries per serving.

Carvel has partnered with Disney to relaunch its Campfire Treats menu range ahead of the Camp Rock 3 movie premiere, combining LTO dessert innovation with cross-media licensing.

FITCRUNCH has launched Puff N' Crunchy protein bars, introducing a multi-textured 18g protein bar platform across US retail channels starting with Walmart.

Gritzy has launched a line of heat-and-eat stone-ground grits in shelf-stable pouches, bringing a traditional Southern comfort food to modern convenience channels.

Hometown Food Company brand Chef Boyardee has introduced a high-protein canned pasta line delivering up to 27g of protein per serving across five SKU variations.