The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

As the company's senior-most technology leader, Monk is tasked with envisioning and executing an enterprise-wide technology, digital, and data strategy designed to unlock long-term business growth and operational agility.

Alongside the appointment of entrepreneur Kim Kardashian as Co-Founder, the strategic partnership aims to redefine the modern energy drink category, moving away from high-caffeine "overstimulation" toward science-backed, sustained focus.

Smash Kitchen, the "better-for-you" food brand co-founded by actor Glen Powell and CEO Sameer Mehta, has announced a major category expansion.

The addition of McBride to the executive team follows a period of rapid structural growth for Tropical Cheese, designed to consolidate its position as a dominant platform in the high-growth Hispanic refrigerated food category.

Laport’s strategic mandate will focus on strengthening organisational culture, deepening partnerships with foodservice and retail customers, and advancing operational excellence across its manufacturing footprint.

The wage adjustment places Costa's base pay comfortably above the upcoming statutory National Living Wage requirements, positioning the brand as a competitive employer within the high-street food-to-go sector.

The Campbell’s Company has announced the appointment of Mohit Anand as Executive Vice President (EVP) and President of its Snacks division, effective February 23, 2026.

Effective 1 April 2026, Carol Robert has been appointed as President, International, while Carlo Coppola takes on the expanded role of President, The Americas, effectively unifying the company’s North and South American operations under a single strategic command.