The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Sidel has introduced the Swing Evo tunnel pasteuriser, a modular system designed to help beverage producers reduce water and energy consumption while optimising product quality.

Holla Spirits has announced a comprehensive packaging refresh and product expansion for its ready-to-drink Crush cocktail line, introducing new flavours and multipack formats to drive retail trial.

The launch comes as food brands face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable, premium packaging that aligns with consumer preferences for material transparency and circularity.

Origin Materials, Inc., a sustainable materials technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with Matrix Bottling Group to initiate the mass production of beverages utilizing 100% recyclable PET caps.

To execute the commercialisation, Waiākea established a joint partnership with biomaterials company Living Ink Technologies, speciality coatings manufacturer ACTEGA, and printing specialist NextGen Label Group™.

The relaunch is a strategic response to the shifting consumer palate. As global flavour profiles transition from niche ethnic aisles into everyday mainstream consumption, Sky Valley is positioning its sauces for cross-category, "no-rules" usage.

The custom packaging debuted at the festival's 25th Anniversary Burger Bash event on February 19, 2026, marking the first time the internationally recognised competition has utilised a unified, premium branded vessel for its culinary contenders.

The acquisition reflects a broader industry trend of nearshoring, where packaging suppliers are investing in Mexican infrastructure to ensure resilient, tariff-friendly, and rapid access to North American consumer brands.