The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Miami-based El Latino has entered a strategic partnership with private equity firm Apex Capital to accelerate its expansion across the United States, leveraging Apex’s affiliation with Grupo Mariposa to scale its authentic Latin American and Caribbean product platform.

Tesco announces a strategic upgrade to its in-store hospitality operations, rolling out 30 new and reformulated menu items across 320 UK cafe locations to drive consumer footfall.

Private equity firm One Equity Partners completes the acquisition of Kitwave Group to scale UK food and beverage distribution through strategic M&A and operational investment.

Tesco is accelerating its multi-year modernization of the frozen food category, launching 147 new and revamped products aimed at meeting increased consumer demand for premium value and seasonal convenience.

Marks & Spencer appoints actor Gillian Anderson as Chief Compliments Officer to boost its Spring 2026 fashion campaign and advance post-cyberattack brand recovery.

7 Brew launches its first Ready-to-Drink coffee line in Walmart stores across Arkansas, featuring fan-favourite espresso flavours in 11-ounce cans.

NationsBenefits and Food City partner to enable Flex Card acceptance for healthcare and nutrition purchases across the Southeast and Appalachian regions.

Quorn announces the launch of its new high-protein, low-saturated-fat vegetarian snack bites designed to capture the growing on-the-go consumer market.