The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Global packaging solutions provider Sidel has expanded its presence in West Africa with the opening of a new office in Ikeja, Lagos, underscoring its commitment to serving the region’s fast-evolving beverage and packaging markets.

PepsiCo, via UK bottling partner Carlsberg Britvic, has unveiled a limited-edition Pepsi Max Gingerbread flavour, expanding its Zero Sugar portfolio in time for the festive trading period. The seasonal SKU is available now exclusively through Tesco stores nationwide.

Available now in Tesco stores, the new small but mighty three-pack has been designed to cater to the demand for smaller-can multipacks, offering a convenient option for consumers after five-star rated beans.

Ashwagandha, a traditional Ayurvedic herb long valued for its adaptogenic properties, is rapidly gaining commercial momentum across the global food, beverage, and wellness industries. Once confined primarily to herbal supplements, the ingredient is now finding new life in everything from functional beverages to sports nutrition, skincare, and beyond.

$1.4 billion beverage company taps Ricky Khetarpaul to lead financial strategy as brand prepares for energy drink market entry

Guy Fieri, who helped develop the sauce, described it as “versatile, craveable, and built for flavor.” The Top Secret Sauce is part of the broader Flavortown product line, which includes BBQ sauces, wing sauces, and seasonings, all designed to bring restaurant-style taste to the home kitchen.