News and developments for the food bev industry

Arla Foods Ingredients Cuts Gas Emissions at Videbæk Plant with €8.3M Project

Arla Foods Ingredients has completed an €8.3 million heating system investment at its Danmark Protein plant in Videbæk, reducing annual CO2 emissions by 2,500 tonnes.

Facilities

Everyday Dose Expands and Appoints Kyle Thibaut as CEO

Functional coffee brand Everyday Dose has expanded its retail presence across 300 Sam's Club locations while appointing former tech executive Kyle Thibaut as Chief Executive Officer.

Coffee & Tea

Hershey Partners with The Nitro Bar for Reese's Pumpkins Coffee Launch

The Hershey Company's Reese's brand has partnered with coffee chain The Nitro Bar to introduce the Reese's Pumpkins PB Whip Latte, expanding its Halloween confectionery into the autumn coffeehouse LTO category.

People

SIG Appoints Ann-Kristin Erkens as Chief Executive Officer

Aseptic packaging company SIG has appointed Chief Financial Officer Ann-Kristin Erkens as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mikko Keto with immediate effect.

GrubMarket Enters UK Market with Acquisition of JR Holland

GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Newcastle-based fresh produce distributor JR Holland, marking the US platform's first expansion into the UK market.

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Alcohol

August 22, 2026

Anheuser-Busch Invests $13M in Baldwinsville Brewery Expansion

Anheuser-Busch has announced a $13 million investment in its Baldwinsville, New York brewery to expand Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater production and establish a technical training centre.

Coffee & Tea

August 21, 2026

Dutch Bros Launches 2026 Autumn Menu

Drive-thru coffee operator Dutch Bros has launched its 2026 autumn seasonal beverage menu, featuring returning favourites Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée and Cookie Butter alongside a new Autumn Berry energy drink.

Alcohol

August 21, 2026

Sazerac Expands Kentucky Bourbon Network with Acquisition of Garrard County Distilling

Sazerac has acquired the 210-acre Garrard County Distilling facility in Lancaster, Kentucky, adding two column stills to support portfolio growth across its bourbon and spirits network.

New Products

August 20, 2026

Maggi Expands Instant Noodle Portfolio with Three Asian-Inspired Ramen Flavours

Nestlé brand Maggi has expanded its UK and Ireland noodle portfolio with the commercial launch of Maggi Ramen, featuring three non-HFSS, Asian-inspired flavour variants.

Events

August 20, 2026

Caffè Culture Returns for 2026 with Its Most Ambitious Programme Yet

Caffè Culture returns to London’s iconic Business Design Centre on 29–30 September with its strongest and most diverse line-up to date, bringing together the very best in speciality coffee, tea, technology and hospitality innovation.

New Products

August 20, 2026

Bob's Red Mill Reformulates Gluten-Free Flour and Unveils Brand Refresh

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.