The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Lavazza has launched "La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Selection," the first professional-grade coffee sourced from farms certified under the Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Standard, marking a significant milestone in the commercialisation of science-based soil and ecosystem restoration.

Olipop has expanded its functional soda lineup with the launch of Raspberry Sherbet and the permanent return of Blackberry Vanilla, targeting the "nostalgia-led" wellness market with high-fibre, low-sugar alternatives to traditional carbonated soft drinks.

Global ingredient supplier Green Boy Group has led an early-stage investment in Fudi Protein to accelerate the commercialisation of RuBisCO, a highly functional, complete plant protein extracted from alfalfa using a localised processing model.

Sodexo has appointed industry veteran Ashton Sequeira as Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. Campus and Schools division, leveraging his 25 years of foodservice experience to navigate evolving challenges in the North American education sector.

Whitbread PLC has announced the closure of its remaining Beefeater and Brewers Fayre locations, cutting 3,800 jobs to focus on hotel room expansion and a streamlined food and beverage model.

Dose and Juice Press have partnered to launch the "Dose of Vitality" smoothie, integrating a clinically-backed liver health supplement into a mainstream retail format to capitalise on the "beauty-from-within" and proactive wellness trends.