The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Au Vodka partners with Britvic’s Tango to launch a premium RTD range, leveraging high-equity British flavours to capture the growing convenience-led alcoholic beverage market.

LÄRABAR has entered the plant-based protein sector with a new three-SKU line delivering 10g to 12g of protein per bar, targeting consumers seeking clean-label functional snacks across US retail.

Zbar has expanded its pediatric snacking portfolio with the launch of USDA Organic Oat Bites and a new protein bar variant, targeting the high-growth on-the-go kids nutrition segment.

PepsiCo UK has launched a zero-sugar Ice Cream Flavour range to capture the summer market. Featuring three nostalgic variants, the lineup debuts at Tesco before scaling nationwide in July.

Welch's has launched a limited-edition Sparkling Blueberry variant to capitalise on summer entertaining and America’s 250th anniversary, utilising premium commemorative packaging across major retail.

Shaken Udder has launched its new Fibre milkshake range exclusively at Tesco, delivering up to 30% of adult daily fibre requirements in a clean-label RTD format to target the UK gut health market.

Nando’s has announced the retail expansion of its PERi-PERi Saka collaboration alongside a significant summer menu update featuring premium sides, beverage innovations, and plant-based reformulations.

Wells Enterprises and Ferrero have partnered to launch Nutella Ice Cream nationwide. The strategic brand extension transitions the iconic hazelnut spread into the high-margin frozen dessert category via pint and cone formats, targeting multi-occasion consumption.