The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Conagra Brands has appointed industry veteran John Brase as its next President and CEO, effective June 1, 2026. Brase, who brings deep expertise from The J.M. Smucker Co. and Procter & Gamble, succeeds Sean Connolly following a decade-long transformation of the company into a pure-play food leader.

Tesco is scaling its summer inventory with over 300 new SKUs, prioritising a significant expansion of the Tesco Finest Deli portfolio and the introduction of weather-resilient BBQ options to drive seasonal growth.

Nestlé and Starbucks are expanding the Global Coffee Alliance with the launch of Starbucks Coffee Craft, a premium coffee concentrate designed to capitalise on the high-growth cold coffee segment across Europe and Asia.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has appointed Richard Allen as its next CEO, effective May 1, 2026, signalling a focus on internal continuity and the cooperative's evolution into a global B2B dairy provider.

Meala FoodTech is addressing the multi-billion dollar GLP-1 weight loss market with a texturised pea protein platform that simplifies clean labels while delivering high nutrient density and protein fortification.

Kraft Heinz is expanding its portfolio with Kraft Mac & Cheese Restaurant Edition, a premium line offering sophisticated flavours and larger portions to meet the rising demand for cost-effective at-home dining solutions.