The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Burger King has initiated a nationwide recruitment drive for 60,000 team members to support its nearly 6,500 U.S. restaurants, following a period of modernisation and operational improvements that have significantly increased guest traffic.

Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired 96.22% of JDE Peet’s shares, initiating a strategic transformation that will culminate in a 2026 separation into two public entities: a North American refreshment leader and a global coffee giant.

NCA President & CEO John Downs has announced a series of senior executive promotions, including naming Brian McKeon and Christopher Gindlesperger as Executive Vice Presidents, to drive a strategic transformation of the organisation’s advocacy and public policy functions.

Ben’s Original, a Mars brand, partners with professional baseball player Ben Rice to combat childhood hunger through a season-long donation initiative with No Kid Hungry.

Pepsi Global has launched "Pepsi Football Nation," a new unified strategic platform designed to integrate football culture into everyday lifestyle and consumer touchpoints worldwide.

Tim Hortons has expanded its multi-campaign partnership with Ryan Reynolds, launching a co-created "Signature Donut" and a national fundraising initiative for SickKids and Tims Camps.

Nespresso appoints Dua Lipa as its new Global Brand Ambassador to lead the Vertuo World campaign and modernise the brand's cultural influence among younger demographics.

Molson Coors Beverage Company has appointed industry veteran Will Meijer as President of Canada Sales to drive market share and execute the company’s Horizon 2030 long-range strategy.