Nestlé UK has increased renewable steam generation at its Tutbury coffee processing plant to 47 per cent by converting Nescafé coffee waste into biomass fuel. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Food Nestlé The Newsroom Nestlé UK has enhanced operational efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions at its Tutbury processing facility in Staffordshire by scaling its byproduct-to-energy manufacturing system. By recycling spent coffee grounds generated during Nescafé manufacturing into biomass fuel, the plant has increased its on-site renewable steam generation while diverting waste away from off-site disposal channels. The operational milestone supports Nestlé's broader roadmap to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global supply chain by 2050. Biomass Conversion and Steam Generation Originally introduced at the Tutbury facility in 2015, the biomass processing system converts spent coffee grounds into thermal energy used directly in coffee manufacturing. Recent process optimisations at the plant have delivered significant performance improvements across energy and waste indicators between 2024 and 2025: Steam Generation Capacity: In 2025, the biomass boiler generated 47 per cent of the total steam required across the Tutbury site, up from 37 per cent recorded in 2024. Byproduct Utilisation: The factory converted 97.7 per cent of its total used coffee grounds into operational biomass fuel during 2025. Off-Site Waste Reduction: Volume of unused coffee waste sent off site fell by 94 per cent compared to 2024 levels. Emissions Reduction: Lower reliance on conventional natural gas boilers supported a 12.9 per cent reduction in related site greenhouse gas emissions year-on-year. Infrastructure and Circular Manufacturing The energy recovery system relies on mechanical processing to prepare raw spent coffee grounds for combustion. Once extracted from the coffee production line, the moist grounds are pressed to remove residual water content before being transferred to the site's dedicated biomass boiler. The resulting steam is fed directly back into processing equipment, reducing raw natural gas consumption and lowering facility waste handling expenditure. Mike Parr, Industrial Services Manager at Nestlé Tutbury, stated that incremental efficiency gains across large-scale processing sites yield substantial reductions in overall energy consumption and operational emissions. Parr noted that cross-departmental alignment across the factory floor has enabled continuous improvements in byproduct recovery. Yutika Patel, Tutbury Factory Engineering Manager, added that extracting value from organic waste streams allows processing facilities to lower emissions while building greater operational resilience against energy market fluctuations. Following the efficiency gains achieved across coffee processing lines, Nestlé UK is evaluating plans to expand byproduct energy generation across additional raw material streams. The engineering team at Tutbury is investigating whether secondary agricultural byproducts, including cocoa husks sourced from adjacent Nestlé confectionery manufacturing plants in the UK, can be integrated into the biomass fuel mix to further increase renewable steam capacity. Sustainability Nestlé UK Cuts Factory Emissions by Transforming Coffee Byproducts into Biomass Energy Eddie Sanders August 19, 2026 Facilities Arla Foods Ingredients Cuts Gas Emissions at Videbæk Plant with €8.3M Project Coffee & Tea The Spice & Tea Exchange Secures Five New Southeast Franchise Deals Manufacturing Roskam Foods Centralises Cereal and Granola Output in Michigan Facilities Griffith Foods Acquires Plant-Tec Production Facility in Poland Facilities Sustainability Coffee & Tea Business & Finance Manufacturing Related news

Gopuff has expanded its Crave Shoppe and Basically private-label brands with new core SKUs and its first seasonal autumn LTO lineup. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Gopuff has expanded its proprietary brand portfolio across its Crave Shoppe and Basically lines, introducing a range of bakery items, snacks, coffee, and its first-ever seasonal limited-time offerings (LTOs). The line expansion follows a 19.4 per cent year-on-year increase in autumn-flavoured product sales on the platform during the previous year. According to the business, its private-label unit has expanded by 20 per cent year-to-date in 2026, with house brands now featured in nearly 20 per cent of all customer orders. Private Label Expansion The product additions build upon Gopuff's multi-brand private-label strategy, which began with the launch of Basically in 2022 and expanded with Crave Shoppe in April 2026. The new releases leverage proprietary customer ordering insights to target high-velocity snacking and morning daypart categories. Jillian Jensen, General Manager of Private Label Merchandising at Gopuff, stated that consumer ordering trends guided the selection of flavours and formats, allowing the enterprise to design a private-label assortment tailored directly to demonstrated purchasing preferences. Autumn LTOs and Core Portfolio Additions The expansion introduces items across fresh bakery, sweet indulgence, coffee, and savoury snack mixes: 🍁 Autumn Limited Time Offerings: Crave Shoppe Iced Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Doughnut Holes, Cheese Danish, Mini Apple Fritters, Bourbon Salted Caramel Fudge, and Basically Apple Cider. 🍰 Pre-Sliced Cakes: Crave Shoppe small-batch Iced Lemon Cake and Banana Nut Cake. 🍪 Plant-Based Cookie Dough: Crave Shoppe Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter, formulated as plant-based, gluten-free, and safe for raw or baked consumption. ☕ Coffee Pods: Basically Doughnut Shop and vanilla-flavoured coffee pods in 12-pack formats. 🍫 Individually Wrapped Bakery Treats: Big Chocolate Chip Cookie, Big Candy Cookie, and Big Chocolate Brownie. 🧁 Toaster Pastries: Crave Shoppe Strawberry and Cookies & Creme toaster pastries. 🍬 Confectionery Fudge: Crave Shoppe Chocolate Fudge and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge. 🍪 Cookie Thins: Basically Chocolate Chip and Brownie cookie thins. 🥨 Indulgent Snack Mixes: Basically Sweet Heat, Dill Pickle, and Sour Cream and Onion Pepitas snack mixes. Delivery and Retail Availability The entire Crave Shoppe and Basically product expansion has commenced immediate commercial availability exclusively through the Gopuff mobile application. Orders are fulfilled through Gopuff’s micro-fulfilment centre network, supporting 15-minute delivery across active operating territories in the United States. New Products Gopuff Expands Private Label Range with Debut Seasonal Autumn Lineup Eddie Sanders August 19, 2026 New Products Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss Launch Co-Branded Peanuts Seasonal Lineup New Products Little Debbie Announces 2026 Seasonal Fall Snack Range Confectionery Aldi Unveils Premium and Novelty Easter Confectionery Lineup Confectionery Tesco Unveils Premium Own-Brand Easter Egg Range with Dubai Pistachio and Sticky Toffee Flavours Food Retail New Products Related news

Tesco is piloting its proprietary Finest Coffee To-Go self-service machines in select Express stores, incorporating small drink options. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Retail Tesco The Newsroom UK supermarket major Tesco has commenced a trial of its new proprietary "Finest Coffee To-Go" self-service machines across select Tesco Express stores. The pilot introduces café-style hot beverages to convenience store shoppers, utilising the retailer's established premium private-label coffee blend. As part of the rollout, small-sized hot drinks from the new machines are integrated into the Tesco Meal Deal platform, providing consumers with an expanded hot beverage choice within the retailer's food-to-go architecture. Image © Bryan Roberts, IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) Finest Coffee to Go Machine Rollout The pilot is initially operating across two Tesco Express locations, serving as an operational evaluation phase for the retailer's proprietary hot beverage hardware. The machines deploy the same Rainforest Alliance certified, UK-roasted medium-roast Tesco Finest coffee beans served across Tesco's in-store Cafés and Coffee Shops. The bean matrix is formulated to deliver a balanced profile with chocolate and roasted nut notes. Key operational details and product specifications include: ☕ Core Beverage Offerings: Americano, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Espresso, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, and Breakfast Tea. 🍯 Customisation Expansion: Planned addition of syrup shots for selected hot beverage builds in upcoming trial phases. 🍱 Meal Deal Integration: Small-tier hot beverages included as eligible drink options within the Tesco Meal Deal framework. On the Go Coffee The introduction of the Finest Coffee To-Go concept complements Tesco's long-standing partnership with Costa Express, which currently operates across more than 2,800 Tesco locations nationwide. The trial reflects ongoing multi-format retail strategies across the UK grocery sector, where supermarket operators are upgrading on-the-go food and drink infrastructure to increase morning and lunchtime store footfall. By leveraging its established private-label brand equity in the coffee-to-go aisle, Tesco joins competitors such as Co-op, with its Ever Ground self-service offer, M&S, and Waitrose in expanding proprietary hot drink formats across convenience store networks. Coffee & Tea Tesco Trials Own Brand Finest Coffee Machines in Meal Deal Expansion Eddie Sanders August 19, 2026 Retail Morrisons Cuts 5000 Jobs as Annual Losses and Debt Rise Retail Asda Launches Wholesale Supply Model for Independent Convenience Stores Packaging Aldi and Arla Launch Trial for UV Tagged Milk Bottle Recycling Retail Uber Eats Expands US Grocery Network with Four Regional Retail Partnerships Retail Coffee & Tea New Solutions Related news

Morrisons has reduced its workforce by almost 5,000 employees as CEO Rami Baitieh advances a turnaround strategy amidst rising net debt and annual losses. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom UK supermarket chain Morrisons has reduced its workforce by almost 5,000 roles over the past year as part of an enterprise-wide turnaround strategy led by Chief Executive Rami Baitieh. The headcount reduction arrived alongside annual financial results showing a pre-tax loss of £629 million before exceptional items, with net debt rising to £7.52 billion. Despite macroeconomic pressures and operational headwinds, annual revenue expanded by 2.8 per cent to £15.7 billion, while underlying earnings held steady at £835 million. Workforce Adjustments and Operational Impact The retailer's average workforce contracted from 101,144 to 96,232 employees over the 12-month period, representing a net loss of 4,912 positions. The workforce reductions comprised: Store-Level Positions: More than 4,200 shop-floor roles were eliminated, largely driven by in-store service counter closures and natural staff attrition. Supply Chain and Processing: Additional headcount reductions occurred across the supermarket's manufacturing and distribution divisions. The operational restructuring forms a central element of Baitieh's strategy to streamline store-level operations, reduce structural overheads, and simplify store processes. Financial Performance and Debt Profile While top-line revenue demonstrated growth across core grocery categories, rising debt service costs and operational friction weighed on underlying profitability. Key financial metrics for the full financial year include: Total Revenue: Expanded 2.8 per cent year-on-year to reach £15.7 billion. Underlying Earnings: Remained stable at £835 million, absorbing cost inflation and the financial impact of a cyber security incident. Pre-Tax Performance: Reported an annual pre-tax loss of £629 million prior to exceptional items. Net Debt Position: Increased to £7.52 billion as the business manages capital structures following its private equity acquisition. Turnaround Strategy The restructuring measures arrive as Morrisons works to regain market share across the UK grocery sector, where discounters Aldi and Lidl have expanded their market footprint. Under Baitieh's leadership, the supermarket is focusing on core trading principles, enhancing store-level product availability, sharpening loyalty mechanics through the More Card platform, and leveraging its vertically integrated food manufacturing division to improve price competitiveness. The enterprise continues to execute operational adjustments across its store network and logistics infrastructure to manage its debt profile and stabilise profitability over upcoming trading cycles. Retail Morrisons Cuts 5000 Jobs as Annual Losses and Debt Rise Eddie Sanders August 19, 2026 Alcohol Heineken Cuts 3,000 Roles As First-Half Operating Profit Rises 6.7% Alcohol Heineken Invests £44 Million Into UK Pubs Creating 850 Jobs Foodservice Whitbread to Close Beefeater and Brewers Fayre with 3800 Job Cuts Business & Finance Heineken to Cut Up to 6,000 Jobs as Western Beer Volumes Slide; Outgoing CEO Calls for 'Bolder' Innovation People Retail Business & Finance Related news

Conagra Brands has partnered with Peanuts to launch a limited-edition range of Duncan Hines baking mixes and Swiss Miss hot cocoa products across US. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Food Conagra Brands The Newsroom Conagra Brands, Inc. has announced a strategic licensing partnership with Peanuts Worldwide, integrating characters including Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Peppermint Patty across its Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss brand portfolios. The commercial collaboration introduces a limited-edition collection of baking mixes, dessert kits, gift sets, and hot cocoa tins designed to capture seasonal holiday demand across North American retail networks. Duncan Hines Peanuts Baking Portfolio The Duncan Hines lineup features six seasonal baking mixes and DIY kits engineered around Peanuts character profiles: 🍫 Charlie Brown-ie Blondie Bar Mix: A blondie bar baking mix inspired by Charlie Brown's yellow and black zig-zag shirt design. 🍪 Snoopy Crinkle Cookie Mix: A chocolate crinkle cookie mix formulated for family baking occasions. 🎃 Great Pumpkin Bundt Cake & Glaze Mix: A pumpkin-flavoured Bundt cake mix supplied with an orange-coloured glaze. 🧁 Snoopy Skate Yellow Cupcake Mix: A yellow cupcake mix supplied with white frosting and blue snowflake sprinkles. 🌿 Peppermint Patty Brownie Mix: A peppermint-flavoured brownie mix formulated for seasonal holiday topping additions. ❄️ Snowball Cookie Kit: A seasonal cookie kit yielding 24 powdered sugar-coated cookies. The baking range enters commercial distribution with suggested retail prices (MSRP) ranging from US$2.49 to US$5.49, with secondary seasonal additions planned for 2027. Swiss Miss Co-Branded Hot Cocoa Range Concurrently, Swiss Miss is deploying Peanuts branding across its multi-serve cartons, gift tins, and holiday novelty formats: 🎁 4-Pack Hot Cocoa Box Set: A gift-oriented four-box collection featuring Milk Chocolate (Charlie Brown and Snoopy), Marshmallow (Linus), Peppermint (Peppermint Patty), and Dark Chocolate (Lucy and Snoopy) variations, offered at an MSRP of US$9.99. 🥫 Collectable Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Tin: A keepsake tin containing four envelopes of milk chocolate-flavoured hot cocoa featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy graphics, carrying an MSRP of US$5.99. 🎄 Hot Cocoa Ornaments: Single-serve cocoa sachets formatted inside tree ornament packaging featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, or Linus, offered at an MSRP of US$1.79. 🍬 Swiss Miss Peppermint: Returning six-envelope seasonal cartons featuring Peanuts packaging, offered at an MSRP of US$3.29. Licensing and Retail Availability The co-branded rollout combines brand equity from two established ambient CPG categories with an entertainment property celebrating over 75 years of heritage. Erik Sword, Vice-President and General Manager at Conagra Brands, stated that the partnership connects legacy food brands with multi-generational character IP to deliver seasonal baked goods and hot beverage options across grocery aisles. Scott Shillet, Vice-President of Global Licensing at Peanuts Worldwide, added that the collaboration establishes a new holiday touchpoint for fans of the franchise during peak seasonal entertaining windows. The Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss Peanuts collections have commenced distribution across US mass, grocery, and speciality retail channels, remaining available throughout the holiday trading period while promotional stocks last. New Products Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss Launch Co-Branded Peanuts Seasonal Lineup Eddie Sanders August 20, 2026 New Products Carvel Partners with Disney for Camp Rock 3 Ice Cream Range New Products PRETZELIZED Partners with Crayola for Back to School Snack Launch Events Brand Licensing Europe Last Call for Speakers Events Brand Licensing Europe Opens Registration for 2026 Event Business & Finance New Products Snacking Food Related news

Superbrewed Food has commercially launched Thryvia, a shelf-stable protein-derived postbiotic for gut and immune health in food, drink, and supplements. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Superbrewed Food, Inc. has announced the commercial launch of Thryvia, a protein-derived postbiotic ingredient formulated to support digestive and immune health across functional food, beverage, dietary supplement, and pet nutrition applications. The ingredient enters the market with established regulatory clearance, having received a "No Questions" letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) Notice GRN 1129. Formulation Flexibility and Shelf Stability Derived from heat-killed, non-viable Clostridium tyrobutyricum (strain ASM19), Thryvia is a room-temperature, shelf-stable postbiotic. Because the ingredient does not rely on maintaining live-organism viability throughout distribution and storage, it provides food and beverage manufacturers with processing flexibility compared to traditional live probiotics. The ingredient is engineered for high-temperature and high-shear processing environments, including ultra-high temperature (UHT) liquid processing, extrusion, and baking. Key technical specifications and formulation parameters include: Inclusion Rate: Formulated for low inclusion levels, with a standard recommended dosage of approximately 200 mg per serving. Matrix Compatibility: Suitable for capsules, dietary powders, gummies, nutritional bars, functional beverages, shelf-stable food systems, and animal nutrition. Regulatory Clearance: Backed by an FDA GRAS "No Questions" letter (GRN 1129) for broad commercial deployment. Bryan Tracy, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Superbrewed Food, stated that brand owners require differentiated ingredients backed by scientific research that maintain performance within commercial processing environments. Tracy noted that Thryvia bridges scientific validation with manufacturing parameters to offer brand partners a distinct formulation pathway. Scientific Foundation and Receptor Activation The launch is supported by an ongoing scientific research programme spanning mechanistic, preclinical, and human studies. Third-party preclinical research demonstrates that Thryvia selectively activates pattern-recognition receptors TLR2, TLR5, and NOD2, which play a role in host immune response and gut barrier integrity. Controlled animal studies further demonstrate translational activity across intestinal pathways. In a completed four-week consumer perception study, participants reported improvements across key measures of digestive comfort. Additional human clinical trials evaluating systemic digestive and immune outcomes remain underway. Leadership Appointment Alongside the commercial rollout, Superbrewed Food has appointed microbiome industry veteran Michael Bush as Co-Chairman of the Board. Bush previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ganeden, where he directed the commercialisation and international scaling of its branded probiotic platform prior to its acquisition by Kerry Group. Michael Bush, Co-Chairman of Superbrewed Food, stated that Thryvia possesses the scientific backing and structural stability required to address unmet formulation needs across the food, beverage, supplement, and animal health sectors. Ingredients Superbrewed Food Launches Thryvia Postbiotic for Functional Food and Drink Eddie Sanders August 20, 2026 Technology KPM Analytics Launches MCT700 Series In Line NIR Sensors for Food Processing Ingredients MycoTechnology and Adorvia Partner to Launch Natural Sweetener Blends Flavours & Colours Oterra Launches Liquid Natural Blue Colours Flavours & Colours Oterra Launches Natural Yellow Colour Solution for Southeast Asian Instant Noodles Business & Finance Health & Nutrition Ingredients New Solutions Related news

World's Finest Chocolate has launched its first NIL campaign featuring college athletes Harlem Berry and Leland Smith, alongside a brand refresh comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Fundraising confectionery enterprise World's Finest Chocolate has announced its first Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnerships, signing deals with Louisiana State University running back Harlem Berry and University of California, Los Angeles wide receiver Leland Smith. The partnerships serve as the centrepiece for the company's new "Let Them Reign" campaign, which re-engineers traditional youth fundraising as a vehicle for building entrepreneurial skills, communication, and resilience among young participants. The marketing initiative arrives alongside a broader enterprise refresh, encompassing the company's first packaging redesign in ten years, a streamlined $2 chocolate bar pricing structure, and the upcoming launch of a dedicated digital management application for campaign organisers. Campaign and NIL Partnerships The "Let Them Reign" campaign pairs top-tier college athletes with young high-performing sellers, referred to by the brand as "Reign Makers," to highlight the long-term career benefits of school and community fundraising. Both Berry and Smith sold World's Finest Chocolate during their youth to support middle school football and youth honours choir programmes, respectively. The campaign leverages their athletic journeys to illustrate how early fundraising participation fosters teamwork, goal-setting, and accountability. Eddie Opler, Chief Executive Officer of World's Finest Chocolate, stated that as a third-generation family business, the company is focusing on the evolution of community fundraising, noting that campaigns should extend beyond financial metrics to deliver life skills and access to developmental opportunities for youth. Berry added that his early middle school fundraising experience provided foundational lessons in goal setting and team accountability that continue to influence his collegiate athletic career. Smith highlighted that participating in youth choir sales taught him public communication, persistence, and personal resilience, traits that transitioned directly into his collegiate athletic endeavours. Brand Refresh and WFCentral Digital App Launch The campaign coincides with a multi-phase modernisation strategy across World's Finest Chocolate's operational and packaging infrastructure. Key operational updates and product platform enhancements include: 🍫 Packaging Redesign: The execution of the company's first full packaging visual overhaul in a decade, modernising shelf presence and brand hierarchy across its product range. 💵 Simplified Product Pricing: The consolidation of its core fundraising portfolio around a streamlined $2 chocolate bar price point, designed to simplify transaction mechanics for school and club sellers. 📱 WFCentral Platform Deployment: The planned autumn 2026 launch of WFCentral, a proprietary digital app designed to streamline inventory management, order tracking, and administrative workflows for campaign organisers and group leaders. Campaign Impact The integration of NIL partnerships and digital tooling reflects broader shifts across the non-profit and educational fundraising sector, where legacy CPG providers are modernising operations to align with digital-first consumer expectations. By combining digital management tools with a simplified unit pricing model and high-profile athletic ambassadors, World's Finest Chocolate aims to lower administrative friction for volunteer organisers while driving sales velocity across elementary, middle school, and regional athletic networks. The campaign and brand refresh will deploy across national marketing channels, digital media platforms, and educational fundraising networks throughout the autumn trading period. Confectionery World's Finest Chocolate Launches First NIL Campaign and Digital App Eddie Sanders August 20, 2026 New Products Storck Launches Riesen Salted Peanut Limited Edition in UK Marketing Oreo Launches Twist Lick Vote Campaign with Three Limited Edition Flavours New Products Ritter Sport and Haribo Partner for Limited Edition Balla Bites Chocolate New Products Hershey Unveils 2026 Halloween Range with Fruity Sweets and Salty Snacks Marketing People Confectionery Related news

Land O'Lakes has introduced single-serve Snack Cheese Cubes across Northeast retailers while expanding its Deli American distribution into Kroger. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Dairy Land O’Lakes The Newsroom Land O'Lakes has expanded its retail portfolio with the commercial rollout of Land O Lakes Snack Cheese Cubes alongside an expanded retail deployment of its pre-sliced Deli American into dairy cases nationwide. The dual commercial push enters grocery channels ahead of the back-to-school trading period, addressing growing consumer demand for pre-portioned snacks and deli-style convenience within self-service refrigerated dairy aisles. Single Serve Snack Cheese Lineup The new Snack Cheese Cubes range is formatted to support portion-controlled snacking and lunchbox preparation for active households. Packaged as eight 1-ounce single-serve portions per unit, the product carries a suggested retail price (MSRP) of US$5.99. The bite-sized snack range enters commercial distribution across three core cheese flavour variations: 🧀 Colby Jack: A mild, creamy blended cheese formulated for daily snacking. 🌶️ Pepper Jack: A zesty Monterey jack variant infused with peppers for a spicy profile. 🧀 Extra Sharp White Cheddar: An aged white cheddar delivering a rich, distinct flavour profile. Initial retail distribution for the cube line encompasses major grocery stockists across the US Northeast, securing listings with retail partners including Stop & Shop, Price Chopper, and Giant stores. Distribution across Kroger Stores Concurrently, Land O'Lakes is expanding the physical footprint of its pre-sliced Deli American range (MSRP: US$4.49) into the refrigerated dairy cases of select Kroger stores nationwide. The distribution expansion bypasses traditional deli counter service friction, placing pre-sliced American cheese directly into high-traffic self-service dairy sections. The pre-portioned format is engineered to deliver melt consistency and convenience for home meal preparation, including burgers, grilled sandwiches, and lunches. Heather Anfang, Executive Vice-President and President of Dairy Foods at Land O'Lakes, stated that product development and channel expansion focus on delivering consistent quality and convenience to match modern eating habits and routines. Convenience for Cheese The dual rollout highlights ongoing merchandising strategies across the US dairy aisle, where brand owners are migrating traditional deli-counter products into self-service packaged sets to drive stock turnover and basket frequency. By combining single-serve snack formats with pre-sliced deli staples, the cooperative aims to strengthen brand presence across morning lunchbox preparation, afternoon snacking, and evening meal occasions throughout the autumn trading window. New Products Land O'Lakes Launches Snack Cheese Cubes Eddie Sanders August 20, 2026 Dairy Saputo Agrees £988M Sale of UK Dairy Division to Lactalis New Products Kraft Heinz Launches Philadelphia Lactose Free Cream Cheese across US New Products Cacique Foods Launches Authentic Mexican Shredded and Grated Cheese Line Dairy Lactalis Canada Agrees Deal to Acquire Agropur Speciality Cheese Assets Dairy Snacking Food New Products Related news

Confectionery manufacturer Storck is expanding its Riesen portfolio in the UK with the launch of Riesen Salted Peanut, a limited-edition 135g sharing bag. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Storck has announced the expansion of its Riesen brand in the United Kingdom with the rollout of a limited-time offering, Riesen Salted Peanut. Scheduled for commercial availability starting 26 August 2026, the limited-edition variant combines the brand's established dark chocolate and chewy toffee with salted peanut pieces. The launch will deploy across grocery, wholesale, and impulse channels, seeking to capture consumer demand for sweet-and-salty flavour profiles ahead of autumn trading. Sweet and Salty Flavour Innovation The development of Riesen Salted Peanut applies a popular flavour pairing to the brand's core recipe, maintaining its traditional chewy texture and dark chocolate coating while incorporating savoury nut notes. Key product parameters and trade specifications include: 🥜 Riesen Salted Peanut: A 135g sharing bag combining chewy toffee, dark chocolate coating, and salted peanut pieces. 📦 Case Configuration: Supplied in wholesale trade cases of 12 units. 💵 Retail RRP: Offered at a recommended retail price of £1.50 per 135g bag. The limited-time release comes as Storck seeks to build upon Riesen's sales momentum across the UK confectionery market. Storck noted that the short-run SKU is engineered to stimulate category engagement, drive trial among new and existing shoppers, and offer retailers an innovative line from an established confectionery brand. Riesen Salted Peanut will commence physical retail distribution across UK grocery, wholesale, and impulse networks on 26 August 2026. New Products Storck Launches Riesen Salted Peanut Limited Edition in UK Jacob Deraille August 19, 2026 Marketing Oreo Launches Twist Lick Vote Campaign with Three Limited Edition Flavours New Products Ritter Sport and Haribo Partner for Limited Edition Balla Bites Chocolate New Products Hershey Unveils 2026 Halloween Range with Fruity Sweets and Salty Snacks Confectionery University of Reading Crafts First British Grown Cocoa Bar Since 1932 Confectionery New Products Snacking Related news

Arla Foods Ingredients has completed an €8.3 million heating system investment at its Danmark Protein plant in Videbæk. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Ingredients Arla Foods Ingredients The Newsroom Arla Foods Ingredients has completed an €8.3 million investment in a new hybrid heating system at its Danmark Protein processing facility in Videbæk, Denmark. Installed at Production Tower 4, the technology transitions the site away from fossil gas reliance by integrating electric and steam heating, delivering an annual reduction of 2,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The project forms part of the dairy ingredients major's broader strategy to electrify manufacturing processes, enhance energy flexibility, and reduce carbon intensity across its processing footprint. Electrification and Energy Flexibility The project converts Production Tower 4 from a dedicated gas heater to a flexible dual-fuel system capable of switching between steam generated by the plant and a new electric heater. The configuration enables the facility to run entirely on renewable electricity for approximately 23 per cent of its operating hours. By switching between thermal energy sources based on energy market pricing, the plant can increase power consumption during periods of high wind and solar generation when prices fall, while scaling back electricity use during high-demand windows. This dynamic load management provides balancing support to the Danish power grid while lowering operational energy expenditure. Mogens Bøgh Pedersen, Director of the Danmark Protein plant, stated that the investment improves operational reliability, strengthens security of supply, and reduces the site's overall environmental impact. Project Investment and Emission Metrics Key operational parameters and metrics surrounding the Videbæk facility investment include: Capital Allocation: Approximately €8.3 million invested in the Tower 4 heating conversion. Immediate Carbon Reduction: Delivers an annual carbon reduction of approximately 2,500 tonnes for Production Tower 4. Expanded Portfolio Potential: Planned implementation on Tower 5 will elevate total annual CO2 reductions up to 5,200 tonnes. Renewable Energy Integration: Enables Tower 4 to run 100 per cent on renewable electricity for 23 per cent of operational hours. Operational Scaling across Processing Facilities Following the completion of the Tower 4 heating system, Arla Foods Ingredients is advancing planning for a similar electrification project across Production Tower 5 at the Videbæk location. Combined, the two heating conversions are projected to eliminate up to 5,200 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. According to Danish Energy Agency benchmarks, the combined emission reduction corresponds to the annual heating consumption of more than 1,900 households using natural gas. Paul van Rooij, Vice President of Supply Chain at Arla Foods Ingredients, noted that alongside delivering substantial carbon savings, the project establishes a strong financial model that the company will seek to replicate across its other international processing sites. Facilities Arla Foods Ingredients Cuts Gas Emissions at Videbæk Plant with €8.3M Project Eddie Sanders August 19, 2026 Sustainability Nestlé UK Cuts Factory Emissions by Transforming Coffee Byproducts into Biomass Energy Coffee & Tea The Spice & Tea Exchange Secures Five New Southeast Franchise Deals Manufacturing Roskam Foods Centralises Cereal and Granola Output in Michigan Facilities Griffith Foods Acquires Plant-Tec Production Facility in Poland Business & Finance Sustainability Facilities Manufacturing Related news

Echo Falls is expanding its Fruit Fusions portfolio with the rollout of Sour Apple, featuring a 9% ABV, bright green liquid, and glow-in-the-dark packaging. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Echo Falls, owned by Vinarchy, has announced the expansion of its Fruit Fusions portfolio with the commercial rollout of Echo Falls Fruit Fusion Sour Apple (9% ABV). The new variant will debut as a wholesale exclusive in September 2026 before expanding nationwide across the UK grocery channel in October 2026, positioning the launch ahead of the peak Halloween trading window. The product development combines a vivid green liquid with interactive glow-in-the-dark packaging design to drive on-shelf visibility and capture impulse purchases among adult consumers celebrating seasonal autumn occasions. Halloween and Packaging Design The development of Sour Apple targets seasonal purchasing behaviours and the growing "Adultoween" trend, where adult consumers engage in autumn and Halloween celebrations. To enhance visual impact in low-light retail and social environments, the 75cl bottle features an interactive glow-in-the-dark Echo Falls monogram on the primary label. Key product specifications and technical attributes include: 🍏 Sour Apple: A 9% ABV flavoured wine offering a crisp, tangy sour apple profile, paired with a vivid green liquid and glow-in-the-dark bottle graphics. 🫐 Blue Raspberry: The established 9% ABV core variant featuring a bright blue liquid matrix. Performance and Retail Momentum The rollout follows commercial momentum generated by Echo Falls Fruit Fusion Blue Raspberry, which has sold more than two million bottles across wholesale and convenience channels since its market debut. According to brand performance metrics, Blue Raspberry currently reaches 26 per cent total UK market distribution, generating sales of nearly 80,000 units per week across major grocery retailers. Internal commercial data indicates that sales of the Blue Raspberry variant have proven largely incremental, driving an overall uplift across the wider Echo Falls portfolio. By introducing Sour Apple, the enterprise aims to engage younger legal-drinking-age consumers, specifically the 18-to-35 demographic, where colourful, fruit-led, and sweet taste profiles over-index across adjacent drinks categories. Commercial Availability and Pricing Echo Falls Fruit Fusion Sour Apple will begin its phased commercial rollout in September 2026 as a first-to-market exclusive across UK wholesale partners. A nationwide retail rollout across UK grocery stockists and supermarket chains will follow in October 2026, carrying a recommended retail price (RRP) of £6.00 per 75cl bottle ahead of Halloween trading. New Products Echo Falls Debuts Glow-in-the-Dark Sour Apple Fruit Fusion Jacob Deraille August 19, 2026 New Products Good Peels Enters RTD Category with Spiked Apple Refresher New Products JINRO Unveils K-POP Star Toad Limited Edition Green Grape Soju Business & Finance Diageo Unveils $1B Cost-Cutting Plan to Drive Growth Alcohol Merry's Irish Cream Liqueur Unveils Bottle Redesign and Dubai Chocolate Flavour Alcohol Beverage New Products Related news

Caribou Coffee has unveiled its 2026 autumn menu, introducing new Honeycrisp apple cold foam and frozen caramel apple innovations. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Premium coffeehouse operator Caribou Coffee has announced the commercial rollout of its 2026 autumn limited-time menu platform across participating US locations, effective 20 August 2026. The seasonal update combines returning pumpkin favourites with an expanded Honeycrisp apple beverage platform, sweet and savoury breakfast pairings, packaged single-origin whole-bean coffee, and autumn merchandise. The multi-category limited-time offering (LTO) addresses expanding consumer demand for orchard fruit and warm spice flavour profiles during the late-summer and autumn retail trading windows, leveraging menu rotation to drive transaction frequency and ticket size across drive-thru, in-store, and digital app channels. Honeycrisp Apple and Pumpkin Beverage Innovations The 2026 autumn beverage platform builds upon established pumpkin spice staples while expanding Caribou's Honeycrisp apple line across espresso, cold foam, blended, and non-coffee energy categories. The product development strategy pairs real fruit purées and fruit cold foams with iced and hot espresso bases to offer alternative seasonal options alongside traditional warm spice drinks. Carrie Sazama, Director of Product at Caribou Coffee, stated that the development strategy focused on pairing familiar autumn flavours with new menu extensions, expanding the Honeycrisp apple line across both coffee and non-coffee offerings to provide guests with expanded choices across dayparts. Seasonal Flavour Portfolio The 2026 autumn beverage lineup introduces new cold foam and blended options alongside returning espresso, cold brew, and tea SKUs: 🍏 Iced Caramel Latte with Honeycrisp Cold Foam: A new iced espresso beverage combining espresso, milk, and caramel, topped with Honeycrisp apple-infused cold foam. 🍏 Frozen Caramel Apple: A new non-coffee blended beverage combining caramel and Honeycrisp apple flavours with ice, dairy half-and-half, and Caribou's signature shake mix, finished with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. 🍏 Honeycrisp Apple Caramel Espresso Shaker: Espresso shaken over ice with caramel sauce and Honeycrisp apple flavouring, finished with a splash of oat milk. 🍏 Honeycrisp Apple Caramel High Rise Latte: Espresso and steamed milk blended with caramel sauce and Honeycrisp apple, topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle, served hot or iced. 🍏 Honeycrisp Apple Energy: A sparkling functional energy drink featuring Honeycrisp apple flavour notes, available in original or lemonade variations. 🍏 Honeycrisp Apple Nitro High Rise: Nitro cold brew coffee combined with milk, caramel sauce, and Honeycrisp apple, finished with espresso-infused whipped cream. 🎃 Pumpkin White Mocha: White chocolate melted into steamed milk paired with espresso and real pumpkin, topped with whipped cream and white chocolate chips, available hot or iced. 🎃 Pumpkin Espresso Shaker: Fresh espresso shaken over ice with real pumpkin and topped with oat milk. 🎃 Iced White Mocha with Pumpkin Cold Foam: Espresso, white chocolate, and milk served over ice, topped with pumpkin cold foam made with organic pumpkin purée. 🎃 Pumpkin Latte: Espresso and steamed milk blended with real pumpkin, dusted with ground nutmeg, available hot or iced. 🎃 Pumpkin Chai Latte: A chai tea latte blended with real pumpkin and topped with ground nutmeg, available hot or iced. 🎃 Pumpkin Crafted Cold Brew: Cold-brewed coffee served over ice with a splash of milk, sugar, and real pumpkin, also available blended or hot. Savoury and Sweet Food Pairings To support cross-category basket building during morning and midday dayparts, Caribou Coffee is complementing its beverage push with seasonal breakfast bakery and hot sandwich additions: 🥪 French Toast Sandwich: A sweet-and-savoury breakfast sandwich featuring cage-free scrambled eggs, savoury sausage, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese between gold-baked French toast bread slices. 🧁 Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin: A seasonal bakery muffin baked with real pumpkin, a sweet cream cheese frosting centre, and a cinnamon sugar finish. 🥐 Apple Cinnamon Pastry: A flaky butter pastry filled with warm Honeycrisp apple and cinnamon fruit filling. Retail Distribution To support retail volume and home consumption, Caribou Coffee is reintroducing packaged Guatemala Single Origin coffee, featuring tasting notes of raspberry, cola, and vanilla, alongside autumn-themed drinkware and lifestyle accessories. The complete seasonal menu will commence nationwide commercial distribution across participating Caribou Coffee coffeehouses, drive-thru stands, and digital ordering platforms on 20 August 2026. All autumn LTO menu items, packaged coffee, and seasonal merchandise will be integrated into the proprietary Caribou Perks loyalty programme, allowing registered members to earn points and redeem digital rewards across in-store pick-up, drive-thru, and delivery channels throughout the autumn trading window. Coffee & Tea Caribou Coffee Launches Autumn 2026 Menu with Pumpkin and Honeycrisp Range Eddie Sanders August 19, 2026 New Products Paris Baguette Launches Autumn Menu with Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Range Coffee & Tea Philz Coffee Launches Autumn Menu with Apple and Pecan Cold Brews Coffee & Tea Philadelphia and Ziggi's Coffee Debut Everything Bagel Latte Coffee & Tea Starbucks UK to Raise Loyalty Rewards Thresholds from September New Products Coffee & Tea Related news