The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Fit Foods has expanded its UK footprint with the exclusive launch of a high-protein Lasagne Mac and Cheese ready meal at Morrisons, tapping into the growing consumer demand for "mash-up" comfort foods that maintain strong nutritional credentials.

McVitie’s has expanded its iconic Jaffa Cakes portfolio with a new Mango flavour, targeting the growing consumer demand for exotic and tropical profiles in the UK biscuit and ambient snacking category.

Arla Foods has expanded its Lurpak flavoured butter portfolio with a new Chilli and Garlic variant, utilising a convenient stick format designed to drive incremental growth and appeal to a younger demographic of home cooks.

Sidel has launched the industry’s first returnable PET bottle developed specifically for the still water market, offering a 10% weight reduction compared to traditional carbonated alternatives and enduring up to 25 wash cycles.

Harry Davis & Company facilitates the sale of the former Alpenrose production facility in Clackamas, Oregon, to Plant Based Innovations, preserving 35 local jobs and maintaining critical regional dairy and cultured product capacity.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. enters the Netherlands market through an agreement with Jafa Holding BV, planning 30 locations over the next five years as part of its global capital-light expansion strategy.