The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Uber Eats has launched supervised teen accounts in the UK, allowing users aged 13-17 to place food orders independently while maintaining parental controls, spending limits, and order oversight.

BrewDog CEO James Taylor has stepped down from his role following the company's acquisition by Tilray Brands. Chief Commercial Officer Lauren Carrol will manage day-to-day operations.

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has appointed Michael Schwartz as its Board of Directors Chair for the 2026 27 term to guide the convenience services industry.

Novus Foods has appointed Admir Basic as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2026, marking the next stage of growth for the $1 billion chilled snacking platform.

Jennifer Mann, President of The Coca-Cola Company’s North American Operating Unit, will step down on August 1. CFO John Murphy will oversee the unit on an interim basis.

Co-op Group has announced a major restructure of its executive leadership team following the departures of Managing Director Matt Hood and two other senior commercial directors.

Tesco has launched a dedicated Clubcard scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds, allowing younger shoppers to access exclusive pricing and loyalty rewards via a digital-only sign-up process.

bubly is addressing summer seasonal demand with the launch of Melted Ice Pop sparkling water, supported by a nostalgia-driven marketing campaign featuring limited-edition merchandise.