The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

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.

Clean Simple Eats has announced a significant retail expansion into 2,000 Walmart stores, bringing its line of grass-fed protein powders and supplements to the mass market.

Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired 96.22% of JDE Peet’s shares, initiating a strategic transformation that will culminate in a 2026 separation into two public entities: a North American refreshment leader and a global coffee giant.

Athletic Brewing Company has launched the "Our Brews Give Back" campaign, featuring the "Two For The Trails Milestone Edition IPA" brewed with 100% regenerative malt, as the brand tracks toward a $10 million total contribution goal for environmental restoration by year-end 2026.