The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The launch marks a major geographical expansion for the apple cider vinegar-infused beverage, rolling out nationwide across Tesco stores on 4 March 2026, followed by an immediate food-to-go rollout at Pret a Manger on 5 March.

Rise Wellness has announced a major expansion of its retail footprint and product portfolio with the launch of Protein Pop Plus. The new carbonated, ready-to-drink (RTD) clear protein beverage is rolling out immediately to all 607 Costco locations across the United States.

The innovation pipeline highlights a strategic shift from general health positioning toward highly targeted functional benefits, encompassing everything from cognitive support and mood enhancement to specialised gut health.

Following a successful nationwide rollout across all Albertsons/Safeway banners in March 2025, Nixie is aggressively transitioning its operational focus from its natural channel roots to a broader mass-market footprint.

Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain & Ireland has announced a £25 million capital investment to install a state-of-the-art manufacturing line at its historic Coleford factory in the Forest of Dean.

The brand has announced the US launch of Sanpellegrino Crafted Soda Italiana, a new line fortified with micronutrients and positioned around a zero-added-sugar health claim.

The collaboration features a robust rollout of limited-time offerings (LTOs), thermochromic packaging innovations, and a gamified shopper marketing campaign.

The launch builds on the highly successful rollout of 2025’s "Moon Punch" and utilizes a reformulated, newly branded variant designed to capture cultural buzz surrounding upcoming lunar events.