The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Plant-powered supplement brand INDI is launching its new functional 'Brain Bar' this July, designed to support cognitive function and energy with a clean-label, whole-food formulation.

BLNCD Naturals and Foundry Nation have unveiled a cannabis beverage collection featuring 0.4mg of hemp-derived THC combined with minor cannabinoids and adaptogens.

7 Brew is launching its "Freeze the Heat" campaign on 1 July, featuring a new Frozen Chiller menu and a series of promotional offers designed to drive transaction volume during the peak summer period.

Muracha enters the premium tea market with the launch of its debut single-cultivar matcha, Yame No. 89, focusing on supply chain transparency and origin-specific sourcing.

Confectionery brand HI-CHEW has entered the beverage category through a partnership with FiiZ Drinks, launching two limited-edition dirty sodas inspired by its dessert-flavoured candy line.

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.