The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Upscale frozen yogurt franchise 16 Handles has announced a significant technical innovation within the frozen dessert category, introducing what it claims to be the industry's first Strawberry Kefir Tart Probiotic Soft Serve.

Late-night bakery chain Insomnia Cookies has announced a strategic shift towards experiential dining for the Valentine's Day window, offering exclusive dine-in reservations at select locations across the United States and Canada.

Premium salumi specialist COLUMBUS® Craft Meats has announced a strategic expansion of its pre-packaged charcuterie portfolio, introducing the COLUMBUS® Entertaining Tray.

The launch introduces three dessert-inspired SKUs designed to bridge the gap between "mindful snacking" and indulgence, leveraging a high-protein Greek yoghurt base to offer a functional alternative to traditional sweets.

Heritage dairy brand Heluva Good!® has announced a strategic flavour collaboration with fresh pickle category leader Grillo’s Pickles®. The partnership debuts today with the launch of a limited-edition: Heluva Good! Grillo's Dill Pickle Dip.

London-based snacking brand Doughlicious® has announced a nationwide expansion of its warm dessert offerings in the United States, launching a new Cookies & Cream Skillet Cookie.

The new product line pairs the brand’s signature buttery, salty cracker base with a confectionery-style finish, aiming to capture market share in the "permissible indulgence" category.

The brand is introducing a Double Chocolate flavour profile, supported by a high-visibility experiential marketing campaign at one of the country’s busiest retail hubs.