The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Bucked Up has launched its dual-product Carnival Drop campaign, introducing high-protein savoury popcorn and a limited-edition Cotton Candy performance energy drink to convenience retail channels.

Tesco has launched an own-brand Matcha Oat Latte, signalling a major private-label expansion into the premium plant-based beverage segment to challenge specialist brands, leverage oat milk popularity, and capture wellness-focused consumer spending.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies has partnered with Universal Products & Experiences to launch a limited-edition Jammie Dodgers Sour Lemon biscuit tied to the film Minions & Monsters.

UK coffee brand Grind has expanded its ready-to-drink beverage portfolio with the launch of a new canned Iced Pistachio Latte, crafted using its speciality-grade coffee.

Subway Puerto Rico has expanded its Pasta Creations menu with three new customisable recipes prepared at its signature Food Theatre Station to capture value-seeking consumer spend.

Penelope Bourbon has launched its ready-to-pour Blackberry Old Fashioned, expanding its premium spirits portfolio to capture the growing retail demand for high-quality convenient cocktails.

Ready-to-drink cocktail brand The Drinks Bureau has collaborated with Powder Monkey Brewing Co to launch in the UK grocery market with canned Lagerita, targeting the summer trading period.

General Mills has launched 79 limited-edition products across its core portfolio of breakfast, baking, and snacking brands to capitalise on the United States semiquincentennial milestone, demonstrating a highly coordinated, multi-category retail execution.