The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Evolution Fresh has secured a nationwide retail expansion into select Whole Foods Market locations for its organic tea line, following its performance as the top-ranking single-serve ready-to-drink tea brand during its initial market debut.

Pure Leaf launches its first sparkling iced tea line featuring L-theanine and caffeine to capture the growing market for functional beverages focused on cognitive performance and digital wellness, the brand's first functional iced tea line with Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles

Ryl Tea has partnered with The Hershey Company to launch a line of zero-sugar iced teas inspired by Jolly Rancher flavours, targeting the intersection of nostalgia and functional "better-for-you" beverage trends.

Joe & the Juice has partnered with Maya Jama to launch a limited-edition collagen-infused matcha across its 91 UK locations, tapping into a category forecast to reach 77.5 million dollars by 2033.

McDonald's is set to launch a new permanent speciality drink lineup across nearly 14,000 US locations, utilising trending ingredients like cold foam and popping boba to transform the beverage category into a primary traffic driver.

Dave’s Killer Bread has launched a new line of Mini Bagels and seasonal Summer Berry varieties, responding to consumer research that highlights a demand for portion-controlled and "on-the-go" organic bakery solutions.

Siete Foods has expanded its gluten-free tortilla portfolio with the launch of Organic Yellow Corn and Sourdough Style varieties, targeting a nationwide retail rollout in late April.

Kite Hill has introduced a Protein Cream Cheese Alternative featuring 4g of protein per serving, effectively doubling the protein content of traditional dairy cream cheese to meet rising demand for functional plant-based foods.