The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Conagra Brands has appointed industry veteran John Brase as its next President and CEO, effective June 1, 2026. Brase, who brings deep expertise from The J.M. Smucker Co. and Procter & Gamble, succeeds Sean Connolly following a decade-long transformation of the company into a pure-play food leader.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has appointed Richard Allen as its next CEO, effective May 1, 2026, signalling a focus on internal continuity and the cooperative's evolution into a global B2B dairy provider.

Nestlé UK and Ireland has appointed Purina veteran Ben Duncan as Managing Director for Food, leveraging his two decades of commercial and category expertise to lead iconic brands like Maggi and Carnation.

Nomad Foods is restructuring its senior leadership with new regional President roles for Southern Europe and Central Europe, alongside the creation of a CMO position to drive innovation and commercial outcomes.

Kylie Jenner’s Sprinter brand has announced its first major category extension with the launch of "k2o by Sprinter," a functional hydration line featuring "Advanced Skin Hydration Mix" drink sticks formulated with Verisol® Bioactive Collagen, hyaluronic acid, and electrolytes to capture the high-growth intersection of wellness and beauty.

Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), in partnership with License Global, has announced its "call for speakers" for the event’s 2026 edition, seeking expert insights across five key pillars: Sports, Fashion, Food and Beverage, Retail, and Trend and Future, to drive the 2026 program.

Diageo has appointed 20-year veteran John O’Keeffe as CEO and President of its North America business, effective April 2026, leveraging his extensive experience in Asia-Pacific and Africa to drive growth in the company's largest market.

McDonald's Türkiye has launched the 'Drink & Drive' campaign, a creative reinterpretation of the "Don't Drink and Drive" warning that positions McCafe around driver alertness and transforms the Golden Arches into road safety symbols.