The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Tetra Pak has initiated a 15,000-square-foot expansion of its Product Development and Customer Innovation Centres in Denton, Texas, introducing an integrated "one-stop-shop" model to support the full lifecycle of functional and plant-based beverages by Q1 2027.

Banza has announced its first expansion beyond the gluten-free segment with the launch of Wheat Protein Pasta and Mac & Cheese, a semolina-chickpea blend delivering 22g of protein per serving while targeting traditional "wheat aisle" consumers.

Riviana Foods has introduced Success Boil-in-Bag Sticky Rice, a first-to-format innovation that delivers authentic Asian-style texture in 12 minutes, targeting the high-growth "global-at-home" meal segment and viral culinary trends.

IFF has secured approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for a heart health claim linking isolated soy protein to healthy blood cholesterol levels, opening new labelling opportunities for 20-25g daily intake formulations.

Fanta has partnered with Xbox to celebrate the gaming brand's 25th anniversary, launching a limited-edition "Crimson Sour Cherry" flavor and a gamified "Wanta Fanta? Come Get It" challenge featuring iconic characters from Halo, Call of Duty, and Diablo IV.

Miami-based El Latino has entered a strategic partnership with private equity firm Apex Capital to accelerate its expansion across the United States, leveraging Apex’s affiliation with Grupo Mariposa to scale its authentic Latin American and Caribbean product platform.