The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Rich Products brand Farm Rich has expanded its frozen snack portfolio with the launch of Ranch Mini Mozzarella Sticks and Loaded Potato Tots, targeting the flexible snacking category.

Functional confectionery brand Neuro has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a limited-edition Watermelon Energy & Focus Gum, targeting the active, on-the-go summer lifestyle market.

The Kroger Co. has expanded its private-label frozen portfolio with the launch of the All-American Ice Cream Collection, supported by a 100,000-pint summer solstice digital promotion.

Premium European speciality meats brand Fiorucci has expanded its deli portfolio with the launch of its 100% Natural Deli Slices line, targeting the clean-label convenience sector.

Suja Life’s functional beverage brand Slice Soda has expanded its retail product portfolio with the national rollout of a prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic Pineapple flavour at Albertsons.

Subway Canada has partnered with PepsiCo Canada’s Lay’s brand to launch a limited-edition potato chip inspired by the quick-service chain’s signature Italian Herbs and Cheese bread.

McKee Foods is expanding its Little Debbie snack cake portfolio with the national launch of Mocha Swiss Rolls, introducing a coffee-inspired flavour profile to the classic rolled cake format.

Proximo Spirits brand Cuervo has launched a new range of 5.9% ABV canned cocktails, capturing consumer demand for sessionable, spirit-based ready-to-drink options.