The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Asda has launched a new Ranch Style Mayonnaise, adding to its condiment portfolio as the retailer seeks to address increasing consumer demand for US-inspired flavour profiles.

Kroger has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, aiming to expand its regional footprint in the US grocery and pharmacy sectors.

Beyond Meat has introduced its Beyond Steak Filet to retail shelves at Wegmans and H-E-B, expanding distribution following its successful direct-to-consumer launch.

Wonder and Zipline have announced a partnership to launch an on-demand autonomous drone delivery service for meals in Texas, scheduled to commence in January 2027.

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.

The chocolate sandwich, made with Fairtrade dark chocolate sauce and roasted pistachio crème has been made possible by a new dedicated nut production facility at Greencore’s Northampton fortress factory.

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.

Asda has announced a partnership with Amazon Ads to implement the Amazon Retail Ad Service across its digital platforms. This initiative marks the first time the Amazon Retail Ad Service has been deployed by a retailer outside the US.