The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Ferrero Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US clean-label breakfast brand Purely Elizabeth, accelerating its expansion into North American better-for-you snacking and organic grain categories.

Saputo has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its UK dairy division to Lactalis in a deal valued at an enterprise value of approximately £988 million.

Asda has entered the wholesale convenience market with a £1m trial launching three Asda Convenience stores in Glasgow alongside retail partner One-O-One.

Mondelēz International brand OREO has launched three limited-edition flavours alongside its Twist, Lick, Vote campaign, allowing US consumers to determine a 2027 product return.

Ritter Sport and Haribo have launched their first UK collaboration, introducing the limited-edition 100g Ritter Sport x Haribo Balla Bites chocolate block.

Curry Smugglers has entered the UK craft beer market with the launch of two Indian-inspired lagers, including a 4.2% ABV Basmati Rice Lager and a non-alcoholic Mango Mirchi variant.