The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

DASH Water has expanded its "wonky fruit" infused sparkling water portfolio through a high-profile collaboration with Pink Lady, launching a zero-calorie, zero-sweetener Pink Lady Apple variant to capture the growing demand for clean-label refreshments.

Elopak’s Board of Directors has appointed Chief Financial Officer Bent K. Axelsen as interim CEO following the resignation of Thomas Körmendi, ensuring strategic continuity for the liquid food packaging leader as it targets a permanent appointment by Q2 2026.

Farm Rich has announced a significant expansion of its frozen breakfast portfolio with the launch of three protein-packed SKUs, designed to meet the growing consumer demand for "snackable" and highly convenient morning meal solutions.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced a 90 million euro investment programme to strengthen its global position in high-value whey proteins, upgrading three key Dutch production sites to meet accelerating demand in the medical, performance, and active nutrition sectors.

Heineken UK is investing 44.5 million pounds to upgrade 647 pubs within its Star Pubs estate, a strategic move aimed at modernising community locals, enhancing sports-viewing infrastructure, and creating 850 new jobs nationwide.

Aloha has expanded its organic snacking portfolio with a limited-edition Key Lime Protein Bar, leveraging the growing consumer demand for citrus-forward profiles and clean-label, plant-based nutrition.