The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Gopuff has expanded its Crave Shoppe and Basically private-label brands with new core SKUs and its first seasonal autumn LTO lineup.

Tesco is piloting its proprietary Finest Coffee To-Go self-service machines in select Express stores, incorporating small drink options directly into its meal deal platform.

Morrisons has reduced its workforce by almost 5,000 employees as CEO Rami Baitieh advances a turnaround strategy amidst rising net debt and annual losses.

Spar UK has appointed former Co-op and Wilko executive Jerome Saint-Marc as its new Managing Director, succeeding Michael Fletcher as part of a wider executive leadership transition.

Asda has entered the wholesale convenience market with a £1m trial launching three Asda Convenience stores in Glasgow alongside retail partner One-O-One.

Laird Superfood has expanded its US retail footprint across more than 1,000 Walmart stores with its adaptogenic coffee range, K-Cups, and plant-based Protein Creamer.

Uber Technologies has expanded its US quick-commerce grocery footprint through strategic partnerships with regional retailers Busch's Fresh Food Market, Hays, Lowe's Market, and Piggly Wiggly.

7-Eleven has expanded its private-label portfolio with the launch of 7-Select Soda, offering three classic carbonated flavours across its US store network.