The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Superbrewed Food has commercially launched Thryvia, a shelf-stable protein-derived postbiotic for gut and immune health in food, drink, and supplements.

Tesco is piloting its proprietary Finest Coffee To-Go self-service machines in select Express stores, incorporating small drink options directly into its meal deal platform.

Square has expanded its partnership with Google to integrate US food and beverage sellers into Ask Maps, enabling conversational AI restaurant discovery and direct ordering.

KPM Analytics has introduced its MCT700 Series in-line NIR sensors, delivering continuous real-time measurement of moisture, fat, colour, and temperature in food processing.

Sweet Robo and Santa Cruz Fun Foods have commercially launched robotic ICEE Cotton Candy Machines across North American retail and entertainment channels.

Coffee equipment developer Mago Maga is launching its third-generation AI-powered home coffee roaster, the Roma-X, via a global Kickstarter campaign on 23 July 2026.

MycoTechnology and Adorvia Biotechnology have formed a global collaboration combining honey truffle sweet protein with Reb M stevia to improve natural sugar-reduction formulations.

Savor and AAK have signed a two-year strategic collaboration agreement to jointly develop and commercialise carbon-derived fats for the dairy alternative and bakery sectors.