The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Pan-Asian condiment brand Mr Bing has launched an Asian BBQ Sauce lineup across retail and foodservice sectors to capitalise on the rapidly growing demand for global flavours.

Rao's Homemade has expanded its premium Italian sauce portfolio with two new mascarpone-infused creamy tomato SKUs, leveraging authentic regional ingredients to capture high-growth retail markets.

Nando’s has announced the retail expansion of its PERi-PERi Saka collaboration alongside a significant summer menu update featuring premium sides, beverage innovations, and plant-based reformulations.

Papa Johns is entering the consumer packaged goods sector by launching a bottled version of its Special Garlic Dipping Sauce at major retailers including Walmart and Kroger this summer.

The Marzetti Company has successfully acquired Japanese Barbecue Sauce brand Bachan’s for 400 million dollars, integrating a high-growth, clean-label product into its extensive retail and foodservice distribution network.

Nestlé USA has launched Minor’s Kitchen, marking its first entry into the U.S. at-home condiment category by transitioning its 75-year-old professional culinary brand, Minor’s, into a premium retail format.

Amcor has launched the Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400, a lightweight 55mm cap designed to accelerate carbon reduction in the food and beverage sector. By achieving an 18.7% relative weight reduction and a monomaterial, recycle-ready design, Amcor is providing brand owners with a high-performance solution for condiments and sauces that meets stringent ESG and circular economy targets.

The Marzetti Company has introduced a first-to-category Protein Ranch range featuring 3-4 grams of milk protein per serving and reduced calories to meet rising consumer demand for functional nutrition.