The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

KitKat Panama has launched a limited-edition "Break Mode" wrapper that functions as a functional Faraday cage, temporarily blocking smartphone signals when a device is placed inside to promote true digital disconnection.

Bardstown Bourbon Company has unveiled Bourbon Gifting Reimagined, a first-at-scale innovation in the spirits sector that utilises premium NFC stickers to allow consumers to embed personal video, photo, and text content directly onto any bottle of American whiskey.

SIG has unveiled a comprehensive expansion plan for its Querétaro, Mexico, facility, aiming to double production capacity to 3 billion packs per year as part of a strategic nearshoring shift to serve the North American market.

Duni Group has introduced Sealable Ronda, a paper-based bowl utilising Modified Atmosphere Packaging technology to extend shelf life and reduce plastic content in the ready-to-eat meal sector.

Bragg has introduced a single-serve portable pouch format for its flagship Apple Cider Vinegar to address growing consumer demand for travel-friendly and convenient wellness solutions.

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.

Brooklyn Brewery is consolidating its award-winning "Special Effects" non-alcoholic line under the master "Brooklyn Brewery Non-Alcoholic" banner. The rebrand unifies the portfolio with style-led naming conventions and blue-coded packaging cues to simplify the consumer path to purchase in the rapidly growing, less than 0.5% ABV segment.

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.