News and Industry Developments for Food and Beverage Industry

Solina Acquires Twang Foodservice to Enter Beverage Category

Global ingredient provider Solina has acquired Twang Foodservice to expand its North American presence and establish a dedicated beverage flavour development platform.

Business & Finance

Pepsi Launches House of Treats Crafted Beverage Platform for Away-from-Home Venues

Pepsi Global has launched Pepsi House of Treats, a crafted beverages platform designed to deliver premium, customisable drinks across Away From Home hospitality and entertainment channels.

Beverage

Logistics & Supply Chain

New USMCA Produce Coalition Advocates for Continued Tariff-Free Trade

A new alliance of US produce companies has launched the Produce Coalition for USMCA to advocate for tariff-free agricultural trade and secure year-round food supplies.

People

Mars Snacking Appoints Kemal Cetin as Global Chief Digital and Information Officer

Mars, Incorporated has appointed former FrieslandCampina executive Kemal Cetin as Global Chief Digital & Information Officer for its Snacking division, effective August 2026.

Ingredion and Tate & Lyle Agree $5B Acquisition

Ingredion agrees a recommended £3.7B cash acquisition of Tate & Lyle to establish a global leader in speciality food ingredients and fortification, in a transaction that values the United Kingdom-headquartered ingredients group at an enterprise value of approximately £3.7 billion ($5 billion).

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New Products

June 9, 2026

Tim Hortons Launches Summer Beverage and Soccer-Themed Bakery Lineup

Quick-service restaurant chain Tim Hortons U.S. has expanded its seasonal menu with a line of summer beverages, themed bakery items, and limited-edition travel merchandise.

Logistics & Supply Chain

June 8, 2026

PepsiCo and Gatik Partner to Deploy Largest Autonomous Freight Network in North America

PepsiCo has finalised a multi-year strategic partnership with Gatik to deploy autonomous middle-mile freight across its North American food and beverage supply chain.

Business & Finance

June 8, 2026

Second Nature Brands Acquires Tillamook Country Smoker

Premium treats manufacturer Second Nature Brands has agreed to acquire Tillamook Country Smoker, marking its entry into the fast-growing protein snacks sector.

New Products

June 8, 2026

GoMacro Enters New Category with MacroSquares Launch

Organic snack brand GoMacro has expanded its portfolio with the launch of MacroSquares, a layered, half-dipped bar format entering exclusive distribution at Whole Foods Market.

New Products

June 8, 2026

Mondelez International Launches Sour Patch Kids Besties to Target Gen Z Sharing Trend

Mondelēz International has expanded its sugar confectionery portfolio with SOUR PATCH KIDS BESTIES, a connected candy format designed to target youth demographic sharing trends.

Sustainability

June 8, 2026

Sea Tales Partners with Jamie Oliver to Drive Sustainable Seafood Demand

Sustainable seafood brand Sea Tales has partnered with food activist Jamie Oliver on a multi-year campaign to promote traceable, responsibly sourced fish across global retail channels.