The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

TopGum’s $35M acquisition of PLD’s U.S. operations establishes it as a pharmaceutical gummy pioneer, utilising FDA-standard local manufacturing to scale into the generic drug sector.

Ore-Ida, the original inventor of the Tater Tot, has announced the launch of Dino and Star Tater Tots, marking its first shape-based portfolio expansion in nearly 20 years to capitalise on the high-growth demand for "playful" and nostalgic frozen food formats.

Closure Systems International (CSI) has announced the acquisition of two specialised beverage closure compression moulding facilities from Amcor, a strategic move designed to consolidate its North American manufacturing lead and accelerate innovation in lightweighting and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea has finalised its all-cash acquisition of Farmer Brothers, creating a scaled, multi-national coffee and tea infrastructure that consolidates two of North America’s largest route-based distribution networks across the foodservice, hospitality, and retail sectors.

Bulletproof has officially entered the high-growth mushroom-enhanced coffee sector with the launch of "The Mood Booster," a functional ground coffee utilising a targeted blend of Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and KSM-66® Ashwagandha to address the rising consumer demand for stress management and cognitive support.

Casa Maestri, one of the world's leading tequila distilleries, has announced the launch of Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cream, a premium tequila-based liqueur designed to capitalise on the viral global pistachio-chocolate trend and bridge the gap between artisanal confectionery and luxury spirits.