The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel join protein soda brand PRODA as co-founders, supporting creative strategy and retail expansion.

Common Table Group acquires 57 former Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurant sites from Whitbread in a deal creating 700 jobs, backed by advisory firm Rove360.

Lofted Spirits names Nick Smith Master Distiller across Bardstown Bourbon Co, Green River, and contract operations as Steve Nally transitions to Emeritus.

Co-op appoints retail veteran Alex Dower as Managing Director of Co-op Retail, overseeing its 2,300-store convenience estate and £7.25B food business.

Corbion CEO Olivier Rigaud will step down at the May 2027 AGM after eight years, as the ingredients group initiates a formal succession search and nominates Alexander Wessels to its board.

Greggs proposes closing four UK manufacturing sites with up to 740 roles at risk as part of a £60m supply chain overhaul to support retail expansion.

The Coca-Cola Company names Rob Gehring President of its North America operating unit, succeeding interim leader John Murphy effective 1 December 2026.

City Brewing appoints former Canopy Growth CEO and Constellation Brands CFO David Klein to its board of directors as George Parke transitions to senior advisor.