The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Midland has announced the acquisition of Wetoska Packaging Distributors, an Illinois-based specialist in food packaging. The move integrates Wetoska’s deep category expertise in meat and dairy with Midland’s national distribution network.

Tetra Pak has initiated a 15,000-square-foot expansion of its Product Development and Customer Innovation Centres in Denton, Texas, introducing an integrated "one-stop-shop" model to support the full lifecycle of functional and plant-based beverages by Q1 2027.

EPL Limited and Indovida India have agreed to a merger, creating a $2 billion consumer packaging platform with $1 billion in annual revenue. The deal combines EPL’s laminated tube expertise with Indovida’s rigid PET capabilities to target high-growth emerging markets.

Carlsberg Britvic has extended its J2O portfolio with a new "Sparkling" range and a 330ml can format for its core still variants, targeting the high-growth alcohol-free social category and "on-the-go" consumption among younger demographics.

Coca-Cola Great Britain has unveiled a premium black and gold redesign for its Zero Caffeine Zero Sugar variant, targeting late-day consumption and a 36% growth in the segment.

The J.M. Smucker Co. has unveiled a modern redesign of its fruit spread packaging, the first in three decades, focusing on vibrant shelf presence and the expanded use of its signature gingham pattern.

Barilla Group reports significant progress in resource management, including a 45 percent increase in water recycling and a 99.8 percent recyclable packaging rate across its global portfolio.

Proper Snacks introduces the UK’s first pop-up microwave popcorn box, aiming to drive category growth through functional innovation and a cinema-style at-home experience.