The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Barcel USA, the manufacturer of Takis, has launched Mi Tierra, a premium tortilla strip brand crafted in Mexico using clean-label ingredients. The new line is rolling out to more than 1,500 Walmart locations, targeting the "togetherness" snacking trend and the growing demand for authentic, minimally processed corn snacks.

PepsiCo has executed its first transactions for low-carbon ammonia environmental attributes in partnership with TalusAg, utilising a "book-and-claim" system to reduce Scope 3 emissions while enhancing fertiliser supply chain resilience across four global regions.

Little Latke, the producer of the world’s first shelf-stable potato latke crisp, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Garlic Parm and Spicy Honey Dijon, utilising premium avocado oil and clean-label ingredients to scale the brand across new retail occasions.

Papa Johns has entered its largest international collaboration to date with Disney and Pixar for the theatrical release of Toy Story 5, launching a co-branded menu and integrated digital experience across 42 global markets.

Chef Boyardee has announced its entry into the skillet meals category with a five-SKU lineup, marking a significant milestone in the brand's revitalisation under Hometown Food Company as it targets the high-growth "budget-friendly" home dining sector.

Keebler is expanding its Chips Deluxe portfolio with two new variants and a reformulated flagship recipe featuring 33 per cent more chocolate, headlined by the industry's first crunchy-base filled cookie designed to disrupt the traditional soft-batch filled segment.