The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The Cocktail Collection has announced a significant format expansion with the launch of its "Mini Cans," a 100ml single-serve range designed to transition its bartender-quality bottled recipes into a highly portable, precision-portioned format for the premium ready-to-drink (RTD) sector.

Closure Systems International (CSI) has announced the acquisition of two specialised beverage closure compression moulding facilities from Amcor, a strategic move designed to consolidate its North American manufacturing lead and accelerate innovation in lightweighting and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.

Elopak’s Board of Directors has appointed Chief Financial Officer Bent K. Axelsen as interim CEO following the resignation of Thomas Körmendi, ensuring strategic continuity for the liquid food packaging leader as it targets a permanent appointment by Q2 2026.

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.