The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Alternative snack brand Wilde has entered the cracker category with a chicken breast-based protein cracker, supported by a new 130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to scale production sixfold.

Republican Red Winery has launched The 1776 Collection, a limited-edition series of reserve wines sourced from Carmel Valleys historic Massa Vineyard to capitalise on Americas semiquincentennial celebrations.

Italian cured meat producer Salumificio SantOrso S.r.l. has launched Salami Chips, utilising patented dehydration technology to convert authentic charcuterie into an ambient, high-protein snack for international retail and private label distribution.

Premium Italian brand Katies Pizza and Pasta is expanding its US retail footprint at Target, launching artisanal pasta bakes and slow-cooked sauces nationwide to capture premium at-home dining demand.

Carlsberg Britvic has launched Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free at Waitrose, targeting the premium world lager and moderation trends with a 0.5% ABV Italian brew.

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has launched its permanent Perfect Americano menu nationwide, utilising a three-shot espresso base and strategic summer promotions to drive transaction velocity and loyalty app engagement.

Nestlé has expanded its Hot Pockets brand with the launch of Hot Pockets Snack Breaks, utilising a dual-compartment perforated packaging design to capture multi-daypart grazing and air-fryer-friendly frozen snack trends.

Nutrabolt has launched its 2026 summer flavour portfolio for C4 Performance Energy, combining a nationwide limited-time offering with strategic retail-exclusive partnerships at Circle K and Casey's.