The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Philz Coffee has expanded into the speciality tea category with four cold matcha beverages sourced from Uji, Japan, across its regional store network.

General Mills has partnered with The Jim Henson Company to release limited-edition 55th anniversary packaging and a DTC fuzzy box for its Monsters Cereals range.

Bardstown Bourbon Company has unveiled its Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish Whiskey, a limited-edition blend of mature bourbon and rye finished in pineapple rum casks for 27 months.

Krispy Kreme has introduced a limited-time Original Glazed Blueberry Flavoured Doughnut across participating US and Canadian stores to drive seasonal retail footfall.

Hispanic food brand Cacique Foods has launched a new line of authentic shredded and grated cheeses to meet rising US demand for traditional Mexican flavours.

Functional snack brand Khloud has made its club channel debut at select California Costco locations with a new value-sized version of its White Cheddar Protein Popcorn.

Mondelēz-owned protein brand Grenade is expanding its UK portfolio with the launch of Grenade Soft Core, a permanent 50g textured protein bar range.

Finnish food manufacturer Fazer Alku is expanding its breakfast portfolio with the launch of five single-serving instant porridges, a honey granola, and a market-first sugar-free oat pillow cereal.