The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Chocolove has reintroduced its seasonal Pumpkin-Shaped Bites for autumn 2026, debuting a new Apple Cider flavour alongside returning Pumpkin Spice and Peanut Butter varieties across US retail.

Cloetta has launched Sprinkled Foamies under its Red Band and Malaco brands across nine European markets, introducing a dual-texture, multisensory candy concept.

Milk Bar has partnered with Beyond Meat to reintroduce savoury options to its flagship menus in New York and Los Angeles, featuring two limited-edition plant-based bakery items.

Pringles is expanding its US portfolio with Pringles Dippers, featuring a thicker and wavier crisp engineered for dipping, alongside a new Sweet & Salty flavour for its Mingles puffed range.

Mondelēz International brand CLIF has expanded into the high-protein category with the launch of the CLIF High Protein Bar, delivering 20g of protein and 5g of fibre per serving.

David Protein has announced the autumn return of its Pumpkin Spice Gold Bars, delivering 28g of protein and 0g of sugar at 150 calories across direct-to-consumer and major US retail channels.

UK sports nutrition brand Grenade has launched in the United States, introducing a four-SKU line of 20g protein bars to capture growing US consumer demand for low-sugar functional snacks.

Bob's Red Mill has introduced a reformulated version of its Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, delivering improved taste and texture alongside the commercial debut of its updated packaging design.