The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Aldi US enters the chilled prepared food sector with its first fresh ready-made meal collection, launching seven single-serve and family-size SKUs from October.

PepsiCo UK unveils its Christmas 2026 savoury snacking portfolio, introducing four returning limited editions and seasonal packaging refreshes across core brands.

Mondelēz International expands its impulse confectionery line with the limited-edition Cadbury Twirl Golden Dipped, rolling out to UK retail at 99p RRP.

Nutrabolt's C4 Energy launches All Hopped Up, a non-alcoholic beer-flavoured energy drink combining hop profiles with 200mg of caffeine.

Wiltshire sauce maker Potts launches a five-SKU range of world cuisine air fryer pastes in 100% recyclable aluminium tubes to target mealtime convenience.

McDonald's UK and Ireland launches its World Menu Heist campaign, introducing limited-edition menu items from seven international markets from 22 September.

Krispy Kreme launches limited-edition Churro Doughnut Dots paired with dulce de leche dipping sauce across US stores to drive seasonal impulse sales.

Glebe Farm Foods expands its plant-based portfolio with PureOaty Coconut Oat Drink, blending 15% British gluten-free oats with coconut cream.