The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works is expanding into Asian markets through a partnership with Coupang, leveraging a Fortune 150 logistics platform to reach millions of new international customers.

Vienna-based hydration pioneer waterdrop has closed a funding round exceeding 100 million euros, securing strategic backing from Atlantic Grupa and Aspeya to scale its direct-to-consumer infrastructure.

The FBIF2026 forum in Hangzhou brought together 53,000 industry professionals to explore breakthrough strategies in AI, neural sensory research, and global market expansion for the F&B sector.

Zbar has expanded its pediatric snacking portfolio with the launch of USDA Organic Oat Bites and a new protein bar variant, targeting the high-growth on-the-go kids nutrition segment.

Whole Foods Market is expanding its urban footprint by bringing its small-format Daily Shop concept to Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia to capture high-density urban market share through curated essentials.

PepsiCo UK has launched a zero-sugar Ice Cream Flavour range to capture the summer market. Featuring three nostalgic variants, the lineup debuts at Tesco before scaling nationwide in July.