The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Cornelius has launched the Automatic Crew-Serve Dispenser (ACSD), a fully integrated beverage automation system that reduces serve times by up to 34 seconds, targeting QSR labour shortages and drive-thru throughput.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is accelerating its presence in the £735 million UK alcohol RTD category with the launch of Absolut Vodka & Sprite Pineapple, a strategic expansion designed to capitalise on the dominance of flavour-led consumer choices.

Nelson-Jameson has announced a significant investment in cold storage and logistics for cultures at its Fairview, Pennsylvania, facility, a move designed to reduce transit times for Northeast dairy producers while advancing the company’s 2026 sustainability targets.

Volvic has announced its entry into the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland with the launch of "Volvic Vitamin+," a range of magnesium and vitamin-enriched mineral waters designed to capture the "food-to-go" market.

Midland has announced the acquisition of Wetoska Packaging Distributors, an Illinois-based specialist in food packaging. The move integrates Wetoska’s deep category expertise in meat and dairy with Midland’s national distribution network.

RäFoods has introduced the Living Nutrition Fund™, a national initiative dedicating a portion of all product proceeds to childhood literacy and nutritional education, aiming to address the foundational drivers of long-term public health and human well-being.