The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Nestlé Health Science has signed a licensing agreement with Italian life sciences group IdB Holding to develop and commercialise VOWST, the first FDA-approved oral microbiome therapy, across European markets.

Alternative snack brand Wilde has entered the cracker category with a chicken breast-based protein cracker, supported by a new 130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to scale production sixfold.

Republican Red Winery has launched The 1776 Collection, a limited-edition series of reserve wines sourced from Carmel Valleys historic Massa Vineyard to capitalise on Americas semiquincentennial celebrations.

Global nutrition leader ADM has partnered with non-profit TechnoServe in a USD 500,000 regenerative agriculture initiative in Maharashtra, India, targeting 15,000 soyabean farmers.

Italian cured meat producer Salumificio SantOrso S.r.l. has launched Salami Chips, utilising patented dehydration technology to convert authentic charcuterie into an ambient, high-protein snack for international retail and private label distribution.

Premium Italian brand Katies Pizza and Pasta is expanding its US retail footprint at Target, launching artisanal pasta bakes and slow-cooked sauces nationwide to capture premium at-home dining demand.