The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Sidel has launched the industry’s first returnable PET bottle developed specifically for the still water market, offering a 10% weight reduction compared to traditional carbonated alternatives and enduring up to 25 wash cycles.

Tesco is significantly expanding its footprint in the health-led convenience sector with the launch of its first chilled own-brand High Protein ready meal range. Supported by search data showing over 423,000 queries for high protein on Tesco.com in the last year.

CAVA expands its Mediterranean menu with the launch of Glazed Salmon, its first seafood protein, featuring pomegranate molasses sourced from Just Date and new seasonal chef-curated bowls.

KitchenAid is diversifying its at-home coffee portfolio with a new line of Fully Automatic Espresso Machines featuring dedicated "over-ice" settings. The range, comprising the KF2, KF3, and KF4 models, integrates Quiet Mark-certified operation and a 25% smaller footprint to capture the high-growth "at-home barista" and cold coffee demographics.

Celleste Bio has produced the first milk chocolate bars using cell-cultured cocoa butter in partnership with Mondelēz International, marking a significant step toward a scalable and sustainable cocoa supply by 2027.

Kemin Industries is advancing livestock biosecurity with the debut of EDIE Generation 2, an automated water disinfection system that integrates real-time monitoring and mobile connectivity to optimise chlorine dioxide application in poultry and livestock operations.

Meala FoodTech is addressing the multi-billion dollar GLP-1 weight loss market with a texturised pea protein platform that simplifies clean labels while delivering high nutrient density and protein fortification.

Amcor has launched the Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400, a lightweight 55mm cap designed to accelerate carbon reduction in the food and beverage sector. By achieving an 18.7% relative weight reduction and a monomaterial, recycle-ready design, Amcor is providing brand owners with a high-performance solution for condiments and sauces that meets stringent ESG and circular economy targets.