The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Nestlé has expanded its Hot Pockets brand with the launch of Hot Pockets Snack Breaks, utilising a dual-compartment perforated packaging design to capture multi-daypart grazing and air-fryer-friendly frozen snack trends.

Snacking giant Mondelēz International has partnered with global music group BTS to launch limited-edition Oreo cookies inspired by Korean street food flavours, driving consumer engagement across eighty markets.

Kraft Heinz has introduced KD Mac and Cheesecake in Canada, marking the brand's first venture into the dessert category by leveraging nostalgic flavours and unexpected food mashups.

Snack manufacturer Pladis has launched a limited-edition McVitie’s Digestives Jaffa Cakes crossover biscuit to capitalise on consumer nostalgia and drive incremental category sales.

PepsiCo has expanded its PopCorners brand with a new high-protein product line, tapping into growing consumer demand for functional ingredients and protein-focused snacking occasions.

Nature's Path Organic Foods has launched its Love Crunch Dubai Style Chocolate Granola, capitalising on viral global dessert trends to drive growth in the premium organic cereal category.

Quest Nutrition has expanded its portfolio with Dill Pickle Protein Chips and a Salted Caramel Milkshake, leveraging high-protein profiles to drive volume across digital and mass retail channels.

Mondelez International has launched Sour Patch Kids Chews, a sweet-to-sour candy utilising individual wrapping to target the Gen Z gaming demographic and solve the sticky fingers pain point.