Presto raises $10 million from Remus Capital and existing investors to accelerate deployment of its enterprise Voice AI platform across QSR drive-thrus. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Voice artificial intelligence provider Presto Phoenix, Inc. has secured $10 million in financing from Remus Capital-affiliated investors and existing backers. The capital injection is structured to accelerate commercial deployments of the company's proprietary drive-thru automation platform, Presto Voice, while funding ongoing product development and operational scaling across quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains. The funding round follows a period of accelerated technical adoption across hospitality drive-thru lanes, where restaurant operators face persistent wage pressures and look to digital automation to stabilise order accuracy, improve service speed, and capture transaction data. "Over the past several months, we've continued to prove that Voice AI can deliver meaningful results at scale across some of the most demanding drive-thru environments and menus," said Krishna Gupta, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Presto. "We are investing heavily in product and operations as we help more of the industry adapt to the inevitable agentic future. Every QSR brand is realising they must increase digitalisation and standardisation across their business, and Presto is the natural partner to help them do that for their largest channel – it all starts with Voice." Platform Expansion and Proprietary AI Architecture Presto plans to allocate the capital directly toward enhancing its core speech-recognition technology, conversational natural language processing, and integration layers. The drive-thru ordering environment presents acute technical hurdles for automated voice agents, including ambient traffic noise, varied regional accents, dynamic order modifications, and complex menu logic. The company has concentrated engineering resources on lowering order escalation rates, ensuring automated systems can handle variable consumer requests directly before requiring intervention from kitchen staff. The investment will also support the expansion of Presto Voice across existing restaurant client networks, alongside onboarding new multi-unit franchise operators and corporate restaurant brands. Integration Partnerships with Toast and AI Specialists To streamline deployment into existing restaurant technology stacks, Presto has integrated its platform with point-of-sale (POS) and specialised software providers. The company recently completed technical integrations with restaurant management platform Toast, allowing operators using Toast hardware and software to deploy Presto's voice systems without re-engineering core ordering architecture. In parallel, Presto has incorporated external artificial intelligence components into its proprietary software stack, forming commercial partnerships with speech synthesis specialist ElevenLabs and automation platform Bluejay. These integrations support low-latency synthetic speech generation and robust natural language understanding, refining the conversational flow between consumers and the drive-thru audio interface. QSR Digitalisation and Labour Dynamics The transaction highlights growing venture and institutional investment into operational artificial intelligence designed specifically for the restaurant and hospitality sectors. With the drive-thru channel generating up to 70% of total sales volume for major American fast-food chains, automating voice ordering serves as an essential efficiency mechanism. By reducing labour hours dedicated solely to headset order taking, restaurant operators can redeploy staff toward kitchen prep, food assembly, and order fulfilment, accelerating vehicle throughput during peak trading periods. "AI is digitalising the world, and we are now seeing clear tailwinds for QSR adoption to accelerate: the labour environment, the need to standardise best practices, and the realisation that without the data there is no way to keep up with agentic leaders," said John Tincoff of Remus Capital. Presto will utilise the $10 million capital injection to scale its customer onboarding infrastructure, expand engineering teams, and widen installation footprints across high-volume quick-service franchise networks. Technology Presto Raises $10m to Expand Drive-Thru Voice AI Platform Dan Bunt September 29, 2026 Foodservice KFC Launches Next-Generation Open House Restaurant in Texas Foodservice McDonald's UK and Ireland Launches Limited-Edition World Menu Heist Range Foodservice LEON Partners with Fable Food Co to Reformulate LOVe Burger Foodservice Burger King Reformulates Chicken Nuggets and Dipping Sauces Following Consumer Feedback New Solutions Foodservice Business & Finance Technology Related news

Cargill commits over $130m to expand its poultry network across Thailand and the Philippines, adding automated cooked chicken processing and feed milling. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Ingredients Cargill The Newsroom Cargill has committed more than $130 million over the next two years to expand its poultry processing and feed production network across Asia. The capital expenditure programmes will target capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience across the company's operating hubs in Thailand and the Philippines. The capital deployment is structured to support rising global demand for processed poultry across international retail and foodservice channels, while reinforcing domestic food production systems in Southeast Asia. "Demand for high-quality protein continues to grow across global markets, and customers are looking for reliable innovation partners who can help them scale with confidence," said Watcharapon Prasopkiatpoka, Vice President and Managing Director, Poultry APAC at Cargill. "This investment strengthens our ability to deliver poultry products with the quality and consistency our customers need. By investing in infrastructure, technology and people, we are serving the growing demand from customers for high-quality protein, while creating long-term economic value for farmers, businesses, suppliers and local communities." Advanced Automation and Saraburi Processing Expansion in Thailand A substantial allocation of the capital package is dedicated to expanding and modernising Cargill's primary cooked chicken operations in Thailand, which functions as the company's core poultry export hub serving Japan, Europe, Asia, and North America. At its primary poultry processing complex in Saraburi, Cargill is installing a new automated cooked chicken processing line scheduled for completion in 2028. Over the next 24 months, the facility will undergo systematic technical upgrades, incorporating automated manufacturing equipment alongside artificial intelligence (AI) data-processing systems to streamline operational decision-making, boost yield accuracy, and support food safety controls. Upon completion of the line, Cargill's annual cooked poultry production capacity in Thailand is projected to rise to roughly 160,000 metric tonnes. The expanded operations are expected to generate approximately THB 25 billion ($750 million) in annual export revenue for the Thai economy while generating more than 300 manufacturing roles for regional communities. Raw Material Storage and Thai Grain Silo Construction To insulate production facilities from grain supply volatility and optimize feed procurement, Cargill has broken ground on a new 30,000-metric-tonne raw grain storage silo in Thailand. Scheduled to achieve full operational commissioning in early 2027, the silo complex will provide year-round grain storage capacity. The facility will enable the company to maintain steady commercial procurement cycles, allowing domestic grain farmers to market feed crops beyond conventional seasonal harvest windows. Feed Mill and Upstream Farming Expansion in the Philippines In the Philippines, the capital allocation focuses on strengthening livestock feed logistics and consolidating upstream farming networks: Feed Milling Infrastructure : Construction of an industrial livestock feed mill with an annual production capacity of 190,000 metric tonnes, scheduled to commence operations in late 2027 and create over 100 industrial jobs. Upstream Farming Footprint : Expansion of Cargill's regional network of parent breeding stock, hatcheries, and broiler contract farms to reduce unit costs and safeguard broiler supply continuity. The Philippine facilities will service growing commercial orders from national quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains and institutional foodservice operators, while scaling retail volumes for Cargill's domestic packaged chicken brand, "Tip-Top". Global Protein Trade and Supply Chain Resilience The two-nation infrastructure rollout addresses structural shifts across international poultry trade, where food manufacturers and hospitality buyers increasingly seek diversified, biosecure, and technologically integrated processing origins. By integrating automated cooking technologies, expanded milling output, and raw grain reserves into its Southeast Asian hub, Cargill reinforces its multi-country production footprint, mitigating cross-border supply chain bottlenecks and securing long-term export velocity for international protein markets. Business & Finance Cargill Invests $130m to Expand Asian Poultry Operations in Thailand and Philippines Eddie Sanders September 28, 2026 New Products Dutchie Launches Cheesy Cheese Layered Yoghurt in Thailand Facilities The Magnum Ice Cream Company Opens Research and Innovation Centre in India Alcohol Carlsberg and Sapporo Form Joint Venture in Asia and Partnership in the UK New Products Carlsberg Malaysia Introduces ChongQing Beer Meat & Seafood Manufacturing Business & Finance Facilities Related news

Kraft Heinz brand Lunchables launches the limited-edition Lunchables Pizza Grill on Walmart.com, responding to consumer habits around heated prepared meals. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Food Kraft Heinz The Newsroom Kraft Heinz brand Lunchables has unveiled the Lunchables Pizza Grill, a limited-edition countertop heating device designed specifically for preparing Lunchables Pizza. Timed to coincide with National Pizza Month in October, the hardware release marks an unusual move into branded culinary appliances for the packaged prepared meal brand. The initiative directly responds to shifting domestic consumption habits, inviting consumers to participate in an ongoing debate over whether the brand's signature pizza kits are best consumed cold or heated. The limited-edition grill will be sold exclusively via Walmart.com throughout October while inventory lasts, with each purchase packaged alongside a redemption voucher for a complimentary Lunchables Pizza pack. "Lunchables has always given fans the freedom to mix, match and make mealtime their own," said Brittany Piszynski, Director of Marketing for Lunchables. "When we saw fans putting their own spin on our beloved Lunchables Pizza varieties and sparking a spirited debate on social media over the best way to enjoy them — hot vs. cold — we knew we had to get in on the fun. The Lunchables Pizza Grill celebrates the creativity fans already bring to a longtime favourite, while giving them a delicious new way that’s engineered to put their preferences to the ultimate test." For more than three decades since its commercial debut, the refrigerated Lunchables Pizza platform has been marketed primarily as a ready-to-eat ambient meal format requiring no thermal preparation. However, brand research reveals that domestic preparation methods have evolved significantly. More than a third of surveyed consumers report heating their Lunchables Pizza prior to consumption, driving widespread organic discussion across social media channels regarding warm versus cold eating preferences. By commercialising a dedicated kitchen device, Kraft Heinz is using organic consumer behaviour to drive brand engagement, turning a DIY heating habit into a branded experiential marketing campaign. Design and Technical Specifications The Lunchables Pizza Grill has been engineered around the exact dimensions of the commercial packaged food line: Capacity Architecture : Custom-moulded grilling surface built to accommodate all three miniature crusts contained within a standard Lunchables Pizza retail carton simultaneously. Cooking Mechanism : Searing heat transfer designed to melt packaged cheese blends and warm crust bases uniformly. Format Alignment : Compatible across core variety lines, including Cheese Pizza and Pepperoni Pizza packs. Retail Availability Distribution for the novelty appliance will run exclusively through digital retail channels: E-Commerce Placement : Commercial inventory is listed solely on Walmart.com from October 2026. Cross-Promotion : Each unit includes promotional vouchers redeemable for physical Lunchables Pizza inventory across retail grocery stockists. The execution highlights an expanding trend among heritage FMCG brand owners to utilise targeted promotional merchandise, bridging digital direct-to-consumer excitement with physical supermarket sales velocity. New Products Lunchables Launches Limited-Edition Pizza Grill Jacob Deraille September 29, 2026 Business & Finance Crosta & Mollica Merges with European Pizza Group to Form €1B Pizza Business New Products New York Bakery Launches Stuffed Pizza Bagels in UK Foodservice Pizza Hut Australia Unveils $10M Brand Overhaul and Network Expansion Business & Finance Yum! Brands Completes $1.5B Pizza Hut Acquisition to LongRange Capital New Products Snacking Food Related news

Fuel Meals announces a brand refresh positioning as a performance nutrition system, reporting 550% growth over 24 months and 10 million meals sold. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Prepared meal company Fuel Meals has completed a brand refresh, formalising its positioning as a dedicated performance nutrition system following a period of accelerated commercial expansion. Established in 2014, the business has surpassed 10 million meals sold to date and registered 550% sales growth over the past 24 months. The brand update reinforces the company’s focus on high-protein, macronutrient-controlled chilled ready meals formulated for athletic performance and structured dietary regimens. Operating as a profitable, fully vertically integrated business without institutional equity backing, the company has scaled by maintaining direct ownership over its commercial production, fulfilment, and cold-chain supply operations. "Fuel Meals' growth reflects a fundamental shift in what consumers want: not another healthy prepared meal company, but a reliable system that tastes great and helps them stay consistent when real life gets in the way," said Chris Thompson, Chief Executive Officer at Fuel Meals. "We haven't redefined who we are; if anything, this is us doubling down on it. Fuel Meals doesn't sell transformation, we sell consistency." Macro Accuracy and Protein Density Central to the brand's positioning is an operational focus on protein density and precise nutritional transparency. While mainstream meal delivery operators average approximately 35 grams of protein per portion, Fuel Meals delivers an average of 48 grams of protein per serving. Across the active portfolio, meals average 520 calories each, maintaining a calculated 10:1 protein-to-calorie ratio engineered to support lean muscle development and satiety. The company attributes its recent two-year commercial acceleration to a deliberate commercial strategy that prioritises protein quality and portion size retention over short-term margin expansion, catering to consumers seeking measurable dietary outcomes over traditional diet-food restrictions. Culinary Direction under Michelin-Starred Leadership To bridge functional nutrition metrics with commercial flavour profiles, Fuel Meals recruited Head Chef Paul Winberry Jr., a Michelin-starred chef and Bravo Top Chef Masters winner, to direct recipe development and kitchen standards. Under Winberry’s culinary oversight, the menu translates classic comfort food formats into performance-tailored nutritional matrices without relying on conventional calorie-reduction substitutes or synthetic flavouring agents. "Performance nutrition shouldn't taste like performance nutrition," said Winberry. "Real comfort food without the diet-food mentality is possible. Every meal we create is proof of convenient, delicious, protein-forward food that people actually want to eat." Vertical Integration and Supply Chain Infrastructure The brand refresh highlights Fuel Meals' distinct operating model within the prepared direct-to-consumer meal delivery category. While many subscription meal providers rely on third-party co-packers, outsourced central kitchens, and external logistics brokers, Fuel Meals maintains an end-to-end vertically integrated production and distribution network. The company controls internal manufacturing facilities, manages proprietary meal assembly lines, and oversees its own packaging and logistics fulfilment systems. This internal infrastructure allows the business to maintain rigorous food safety standards, control batch consistency, and protect unit economics across recurring customer delivery routes. Business & Finance Fuel Meals Unveils Brand Refresh as Sales Grow 550% Over Two Years Eddie Sanders September 30, 2026 Dairy Hudsonville Ice Cream Refreshes Super Premium Pint Range Business & Finance Fresh Cravings Unveils Brand Refresh Business & Finance Prodalim Unveils New Brand Identity to Signal Global Ingredients Evolution Business & Finance Power Crunch Unveils Brand Refresh and Refined Protein Bar Formula Marketing Business & Finance Food Related news

ADM partners with Convoy of Hope to launch the ADM Cares Disaster Response Fund, delivering emergency meal kits and essential nutrition to disaster-hit. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Ingredients ADM The Newsroom ADM has partnered with humanitarian organisation Convoy of Hope to establish the ADM Cares Disaster Response Fund, a dedicated initiative delivering critical nutrition and emergency relief to communities impacted by natural disasters. Operating under ADM Cares, the company's social investment and sustainability arm, the fund focuses on bolstering emergency food security in regions recovering from extreme weather events, including hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. The initiative deploys shelf-stable meal kits designed to provide survivors with immediate nutritional support during the acute phases of crises. "ADM is proud to join forces with Convoy of Hope to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters," said Jennifer Ballinger, Director of ADM Cares. "Together, we can be there when it matters most and support our colleagues, neighbours and communities around the world. We’re committed to helping sustain and strengthen the places where ADM colleagues work and live." Emergency Nutrition and Meal Kit Deployment The establishment of the dedicated fund formalises an ongoing collaborative relationship between the agricultural merchant and the international relief agency, timing its launch alongside the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Through the fund, Convoy of Hope coordinates logistics and on-the-ground distribution networks to deliver curated food parcels and essential provisions to displacement shelters, regional staging grounds, and isolated rural zones. The meal kits are formulated to deliver shelf-stable calories and vital micronutrients without requiring immediate cooking infrastructure or refrigeration, which are frequently disrupted following severe meteorological events. "Convoy of Hope is incredibly grateful for this partnership with ADM," said Ethan Forhetz, Vice President of Public Engagement at Convoy of Hope. "When Convoy responds to disasters in Venezuela, Colombia, Nepal, Oklahoma and elsewhere in the world, we do so with the support and generosity of ADM. As survivors are experiencing devastating loss, they are receiving help and hope from ADM and Convoy of Hope." Employee Engagement and Corporate Matching Alongside direct balance-sheet allocations from ADM, the fund incorporates a structured employee contribution mechanism. Under the programme, ADM personnel can direct personal charitable gifts into the Disaster Response Fund, with ADM Cares providing matching corporate grants to double the financial impact of internal donations. The initiative also coordinates volunteer deployments, enabling local staff to assist with relief assembly, warehousing logistics, and community food drives within affected operating territories. International Deployment and Supply Chain Footprint The formal launch builds on preliminary disaster relief missions conducted earlier this year across North and South America. In April, ADM and Convoy of Hope deployed emergency relief teams and food supplies to Enid, Oklahoma, following severe tornado damage to municipal and agricultural infrastructure. In August, the organisations mobilised resources to western Colombia following an earthquake that damaged local supply routes and housing. By embedding corporate giving frameworks directly into global relief partnerships, agricultural and food processing corporations are increasingly integrating emergency humanitarian aid into wider supply chain resilience and community stewardship strategies. Business & Finance ADM and Convoy of Hope Launch Disaster Response Fund Eddie Sanders September 29, 2026 Alcohol Unifying Spirits Secures $2.2M for Boba POPS Expansion Business & Finance Organic Traditions Secures $10.5M Series A Round to Expand US Retail Soft drinks Organic Drink Mix FAVE Secures $1M Seed Funding and National Sprouts Deal Agriculture Hippo Harvest Secures $30M to Scale Robotic Greenhouse Farming Ingredients Business & Finance Related news

HelloFresh partners with culinary media brand Bon Appétit to launch BA Picks, an exclusive 12-week curated meal kit collection across the US. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom HelloFresh has formed a partnership with culinary media brand Bon Appétit to introduce a 12-week co-branded recipe series for domestic home cooks. Running through the end of the year across the United States, the collaboration debuts the "BA Picks" collection, a rotational portfolio of dinner recipes hand-selected by Bon Appétit editors and culinary staff. The initiative links subscription-based direct-to-consumer (DTC) ingredient delivery with editorial recipe validation, aiming to elevate weeknight meal options and drive subscriber engagement during the fourth-quarter trading period. "We are thrilled to team up with the culinary experts at Bon Appétit to curate a collection that brings editor-approved flavours directly to our customers," said Michelle Doll Olson, Head Chef at HelloFresh US. "Exceptional food should be an everyday experience, and both of our teams are relentless when it comes to flavour innovation, rigorous testing, and helping home cooks create with confidence. This partnership celebrates our shared passion for making delicious food accessible, exciting, and easy to execute at home." Editorial Curation and Menu Assortment The BA Picks assortment translates editorial food journalism and test-kitchen concepts into portioned, pre-measured meal kits. Featured dishes rolling out across the 12-week rotation include: 🥩 Hibachi Surf & Turf : Seared bavette steak paired with seafood and finished with a savoury yum yum sauce. 🥗 Organic Chimichurri Chicken & Grain Bowls : Marinated organic chicken served over seasoned ancient grains with an herbaceous chimichurri dressing. 🌮 Szechuan Pork Dumpling Smashed Tacos : A cross-cultural fusion format combining seasoned dumpling-style pork fillings with crisp taco shells. 🧆 Wagyu Beef Bulgogi Meatballs : Seasoned premium wagyu beef meatballs glazed in sweet and savoury Korean bulgogi sauce. The recipes were selected following multi-stage evaluations conducted across domestic kitchens and the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. Each dish was evaluated against strict criteria covering sensory flavour balance, raw ingredient portion sizing, total preparation and cook times, global cuisine representation, and step-by-step instructional clarity. "Bon Appétit is known for creating inventive, flavourful recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat," said Abbey Stone, Recs & Reviews Lead at Bon Appétit . "HelloFresh aims to do the same, which is why we’re excited about working together to make cooking easier for HelloFresh subscribers without sacrificing on food quality or taste." Meal Kit Cross-Licensing The partnership highlights evolving content-to-commerce commercial strategies within the food and beverage industry, bridging digital media brands with physical grocery delivery platforms. For meal kit operators, co-branded licensing programmes provide an avenue to combat subscription fatigue and churn without altering underlying supply chains or warehousing protocols. Integrating established editorial media brands provides external third-party culinary validation, helping meal kit services attract premium food enthusiasts seeking restaurant-grade home cooking solutions. Simultaneously, the model offers food media businesses an experiential revenue channel, converting digital readers and test-kitchen audiences into active purchasers of tangible food products. Subscription Availability and Rollout The limited-edition BA Picks collection is available to active HelloFresh subscribers across the US market from late September through the end of December 2026. Customers can select the co-branded meals as part of their weekly recipe rotation via the HelloFresh mobile application and website, with ingredients delivered through the company's existing temperature-controlled domestic supply chain network. Food HelloFresh and Bon Appétit Partner on 12-Week Curated Meal Kit Range Eddie Sanders September 29, 2026 Technology Locus Robotics Enables HelloFresh to Scale Cold Storage Fulfilment Food HelloFresh Partners with No Kid Hungry to Address Summer Food Insecurity Food HelloFresh Partners with Betches Media for 'The Galentine’s Dinner Edit' to Capture At-Home Social Occasions Retail Factor Breaks into Retail with Strategic Target Partnership in Midwest Food New Products Related news

Dunkin' launches its autumn seasonal beverage lineup, introducing Green Apple Dunkin' Zero and Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam across US stores nationwide. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Foodservice Dunkin’ The Newsroom Dunkin' has introduced its seasonal autumn beverage lineup, headlined by the debut of Green Apple Dunkin' Zero and Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam. Rolling out to participating stores across the United States from today, the limited-time offerings serve as foundational components for an expanded collection of themed cold beverages, refreshers, and coffees scheduled to run throughout the Halloween trading period. The launch expands Dunkin's functional beverage offerings, bringing seasonal fruit profiles to its zero-sugar energy platform while introducing visual and textural customisation through coloured cold foam applications. "This year, we're taking two fan-favourite platforms into entirely new territory," said Anthony Epter, Vice President of Menu Innovation at Dunkin'. "From the tart, crisp flavour of Green Apple Dunkin' Zero to the spooky twist of Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, we’re giving guests new ways to experience Dunkin'. But this is only the beginning. Guests can expect more surprises, treats and Halloween moments throughout October." Green Apple Zero Energy Platform The seasonal rollout introduces Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, an autumn adaptation of the brand's proprietary zero-sugar carbonated energy line. Formulated to capture afternoon and midday refreshment routines, the crisp green apple base serves as the core building block for four beverage variations: 🍏 Green Apple Dunkin' Zero : Tart green apple flavouring combined with effervescent sparkling water. 🫐 Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero : Green Apple Dunkin' Zero blended with blackberry syrup to create a darker colouration and berry finish. 🥭 Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero : Green Apple Dunkin' Zero mixed with tropical mango flavour notes for a sweet confectionery profile. 🍑 Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero : Green Apple Dunkin' Zero paired with stone-fruit peach notes to produce a balanced sweet-tart profile. Cold Foam Innovation and Beverage Integration Alongside the energy platform, Dunkin' has debuted Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, a seasonal iteration of its popular marshmallow-flavoured topping formulated with a distinctive violet hue. The development marks the first time Dunkin' has authorised cold foam integration on top of a Dunkin' Zero energy beverage, introducing a dairy or dairy-alternative layer over an effervescent base. The topping is featured across five menu builds: 🍏 Sour Apple Energy : Green Apple Dunkin' Zero blended with sour lemonade base and topped with Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam. 🫐 Dark Spell Daydream Refresher : A layered oat milk beverage incorporating berry, clementine and blueberry syrups beneath Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam. ☕ Terror-misu Cloud Latte : An iced espresso latte flavoured with tiramisu syrup, layered with Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, and finished with cocoa dusting. 🍵 Franki Matcha : Sweetened Japanese matcha green tea shaken with whole milk and vanilla syrup, capped with Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam. 🧊 Creepy Crawler Coffee Chiller : Frozen blended coffee flavoured with tiramisu notes, drizzled with Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, and finished with whipped cream and mocha sauce. Seasonal Refreshers and Iced Coffee Assortment Complementing the cold foam and energy lines, Dunkin' has introduced three additional beverage formulations targeting seasonal fruit and dessert flavour trends: 🫐 Midnight Potion Refresher : Green tea base infused with clementine and blueberry flavours for a lighter, antioxidant-positioned iced drink. 🍹 Werewolf Punch Refresher : Lemonade base mixed with a blend of blackberry, clementine, mango, and pineapple flavours. 🌰 Nutty Nightmare Iced Coffee : Standard Dunkin' iced coffee and cream flavoured with toasted almond and tiramisu syrups. Availability and Rollout The seasonal portfolio is structured to drive footfall during mid-morning and afternoon snacking dayparts, where cold beverage orders represent a primary sales driver for quick-service coffee chains. By utilising modular syrups and cold foam toppers across existing brewed coffee, espresso, tea, and sparkling energy bases, Dunkin' expands its seasonal menu variety without adding complexity to back-of-house assembly workflows. The complete seasonal lineup is available nationwide across physical counter service, drive-thru lanes, and the Dunkin' mobile ordering app while supplies last. New Products Dunkin' Unveils Halloween Menu with Green Apple Energy Drink and Purple Cold Foam Jacob Deraille September 30, 2026 New Products Heinz Launches Limited Edition Chilli Bite Ketchup for Halloween Coffee & Tea Paris Baguette Introduces Sweet Heat Halloween Range New Products Ferrero Expands Halloween Range into Adultoween Confectionery Lineup New Products Hidden Valley Launches Spooky Ranch Seasonal Dressing Coffee & Tea Foodservice Beverage New Products Related news

Kraft Heinz introduces limited-edition Heinz Chilli Bite Ketchup for Halloween, pairing spicy heat with retail and Honest Burgers foodservice distribution. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Kraft Heinz has expanded its seasonal sauces portfolio with the introduction of Heinz Chilli Bite Ketchup, a limited-edition condiment formulated specifically for the autumn trading period. The SKU combines the brand’s core tomato ketchup base with an added kick of chilli heat, entering the market in what the company terms "scarily limited numbers". The product debuted online via the brand's proprietary Heinz to Home platform ahead of a nationwide rollout across UK supermarket accounts starting 29 September 2026. "For many people, Halloween is no longer just one night – it has become a season of social gatherings, celebrations and sharing frightfully good food with friends," said Aditi Hilgers, Taste Elevation and Masterbrand Director at Kraft Heinz. "It is also a great time for tasty new products, and Heinz has a long-standing history of making the most of the occasion by bringing playful, spine-chilling creations to the sauce shelves." Formulation and Heat Profile The product formulation is engineered to bridge traditional ambient table sauces with spicy condiments, balancing sweet and tangy notes with warming chilli heat. Heinz designed the recipe to cater to heat-seeking consumers without deterring mainstream shoppers who prefer milder profiles. Positioned across hot meal accompaniments, party dipping platters, and seasonal sharing occasions, the condiment targets core comfort food applications including burgers, chips, and finger foods. The launch builds on Kraft Heinz’s ongoing flavour diversification within table sauces. Previous limited-edition and permanent variants include Heinz Pickle Ketchup alongside curry, jalapeño, and firecracker formulations. The seasonal debut reflects growing commercial investment in Halloween line extensions across the ambient food and drink sector. According to Kantar Worldpanel data cited by the brand, UK Halloween consumer expenditure reached £2 billion in 2023, with approximately 91% of shoppers purchasing Halloween-related items. The expansion of holiday spending from a single evening into a multi-week social and domestic entertaining occasion has prompted condiment manufacturers to introduce temporary festive SKUs to drive impulse sales. The introduction follows previous seasonal activations by Kraft Heinz, including its 2024 collaboration with PepsiCo’s snack brand Monster Munch to produce Monster Munch Mayo, which returned to retail chillers in September 2025 following strong consumer adoption. Foodservice Integration with Honest Burgers Alongside retail grocery listings, Kraft Heinz is deploying an on-premise foodservice activation to drive consumer trial. Starting 6 October 2026, UK casual dining chain Honest Burgers will introduce a limited-edition Halloween menu featuring Heinz Chilli Bite Ketchup across all restaurant locations nationwide. The cross-channel collaboration enables the brand to showcase the sauce within professional kitchen preparations while increasing visibility across casual dining footfall. Availability and Retail Rollout Distribution for Heinz Chilli Bite Ketchup follows a phased multichannel schedule: Direct-to-Consumer Launch : Initial digital purchasing commenced via Heinz to Home. Grocery Multiples : Nationwide supermarket listings roll out from 29 September 2026, available while seasonal inventory lasts. On-Premise Foodservice : Menu integration across all Honest Burgers locations begins 6 October 2026. Kraft Heinz will market the limited-run SKU across retail and foodservice channels throughout the October trading window. New Products Heinz Launches Limited Edition Chilli Bite Ketchup for Halloween Jacob Deraille September 26, 2026 Coffee & Tea Paris Baguette Introduces Sweet Heat Halloween Range New Products Ferrero Expands Halloween Range into Adultoween Confectionery Lineup New Products Hidden Valley Launches Spooky Ranch Seasonal Dressing New Products Bucked Up Launches Limi-Dead Halloween Pre-Workout and Energy Range Food Sauces Foodservice New Products Related news

Death Wish Coffee Co launches White Chocolate Pistachio, pairing Fair Trade arabica and robusta beans with surging nut flavour trends. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom US organic coffee roaster Death Wish Coffee Co. has expanded its seasonal portfolio with the launch of White Chocolate Pistachio, a flavoured medium-roast coffee. The seasonal SKU pairs notes of toasted pistachio with sweet white chocolate, formulated to capture autumn and winter hot beverage occasions. The product will debut exclusively through the company's direct-to-consumer digital storefront on 29 September 2026, ahead of an expanded retail rollout across US supermarket accounts and Amazon scheduled for 2027. Packaged in 9-ounce (approx. 255g) ground coffee bags, the variant enters the market at a suggested retail price of $13.99. Ethical Sourcing and Formulation Profile The formulation is built upon the brand's core sourcing architecture, blending Certified Fair Trade and organic Arabica and Robusta coffee beans. Engineered to deliver a smooth cup with low perceived acidity, the blend incorporates natural flavouring components without artificial flavours: ☕ Bean Blend : A medium roast combining organic Fair Trade Arabica and Robusta varietals. 🌰 Sensory Profile : Balances roasted nut aromatics with creamy confectionery white chocolate notes. 🌿 Clean-Deck Standard : Formulated without artificial flavours, adhering to organic standards. "Pistachio profiles are exploding, but we weren't interested in making just another play-it-safe fall coffee. We built a blend that offers deep, cosy indulgence without compromising on our sustainably sourced standards or our signature smooth taste," said Sasha Auguste, Chief Marketing Officer of Death Wish Coffee. "It's a powerful addition to our lineup as we continue to push the boundaries of what speciality coffee can be." Pistachio Flavour The product launch connects with expanding consumer demand for pistachio across retail grocery and speciality beverages, where the ingredient has expanded beyond bakery and confectionery into mainstream beverage profiles. According to market research data from Grand View Research, the US pistachio sector was valued at $2.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to rise from $2.4 billion in 2026 to $3.2 billion by 2033. By pairing the trending botanical nut note with sweet bakery cues, the brand aims to deliver seasonal indulgence within ambient roasted coffee. Distribution and Footprint Death Wish Coffee is deploying a phased commercial distribution framework: Direct-to-Consumer Launch : Commercial availability begins on 29 September exclusively via deathwishcoffee.com. Omnichannel Expansion : National grocery listings across mass-merchandise retailers, conventional supermarkets, and Amazon will commence in 2027. The staged release enables the roaster to evaluate purchase velocity and digital consumer sentiment across its subscriber base before committing production capacity to high-volume physical grocery supply chains. Coffee & Tea Death Wish Coffee Launches Seasonal White Chocolate Pistachio Blend Dan Bunt September 25, 2026 Coffee & Tea Lavazza Launches First US Loyalty Programme Business & Finance Swiss Water to Invest $4.5M to Expand Decaffeination Capacity in British Columbia New Products RYZE Launches Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Mushroom Coffee at Target Coffee & Tea Jimmy's Launches Limited Edition Cookie Butter Iced Coffee New Products Coffee & Tea Related news

Optimum Nutrition launches its 30G Ultra-Filtered Milk Protein Shake + Fibre, pairing 30g of protein with 8g of prebiotic fibre across US retail channels. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Sports nutrition brand Optimum Nutrition, a subsidiary of Glanbia Performance Nutrition, has expanded its ready-to-drink (RTD) portfolio with the launch of the 30G Ultra-Filtered Milk Protein Shake + Fibre. The new product combines 30 grams of dairy protein with 8 grams of prebiotic fibre per serving, formulated to support muscle recovery alongside digestive and gut health. The launch marks the brand's first dual-benefit RTD beverage addressing the dietary fibre deficit alongside conventional sports recovery nutrition. The product has commenced commercial distribution online via Amazon, TikTok Shop, and the brand's proprietary digital platform, with an in-store retail rollout across select US brick-and-mortar stockists scheduled throughout autumn. Functional Formulation and Prebiotic Fibre The beverage formulation centres on ultra-filtered milk, a processing technique that concentrates natural milk proteins while filtering out lactose and water to yield a dense protein base with a smooth dairy mouthfeel. To address digestive wellness, the brand integrated 8 grams of prebiotic soluble fibre into each serving. This addition responds to consumer dietary research showing that 31% of American shoppers seek higher-fibre products, while roughly one-third of the population falls below the recommended daily intake of 28 grams. The formulation adheres to clean-label manufacturing parameters: Protein and Fibre Ratio : Delivers 30g of dairy protein alongside 8g of prebiotic dietary fibre. Clean-Deck Matrix : Contains no artificial flavours, synthetic colours, or artificial sweeteners. Allergen Specifications : Certified gluten-free. "Consumers are driving a really exciting change in the nutrition space, as their expectations for daily product benefits grow," said Dave Lombardi, Senior Brand Manager at Optimum Nutrition. "Protein will always be core to who we are as a brand, but we are committed to growing and evolving with our consumers as their needs and routines change too. The 30G Ultra-Filtered Milk Protein Shake + Fiber is a great example of this approach – bringing together the nutrition consumers are prioritizing with the creamy taste and convenience they want to come back to every day." Flavour Assortment and Sensory Profiles The ready-to-drink line launches in three classic beverage varieties: 🍫 Chocolate : Formulated with dairy cream notes and smooth cocoa solids. 🍦 Vanilla : Blends sweet cream profiles with traditional vanilla bean flavour notes. 🍓 Strawberry : Designed to emulate traditional chilled strawberry milk using ripe berry flavours. Brand Milestone and Commercial Partnerships The launch coincides with Optimum Nutrition's 40th anniversary in the global sports nutrition sector. To support the product rollout and engage lifestyle consumers beyond traditional bodybuilding demographics, the brand is partnering with professional basketball player and WNBA athlete Cameron Brink. "As an athlete, I've learned that fueling well is about looking at the full picture and giving my body what it needs to perform, recover and keep up with everything I ask of it," said Brink. "Protein has always been an important part of my routine, and I'm also paying attention to things like fibre and gut health. I love having something that tastes great and is easy to grab between practice, games and travel." Retail Pricing and Distribution Optimum Nutrition is utilising a hybrid direct-to-consumer and retail grocery distribution framework: Digital Channels : Available in four-count packs for $12.99 via Amazon, alongside 12-count case packs priced at $39.99 through TikTok Shop and OptimumNutrition.com. Physical Retail : Four-pack configurations are rolling out across select US supermarkets, convenience operators, and specialty retailers throughout autumn. New Products Optimum Nutrition Launches Protein Shake with Prebiotic Fibre Eddie Sanders September 25, 2026 Flavours & Colours OSF Flavours Launches Solution for Functional Soda Off-Notes New Products Oatly Launches High-Fibre Oat Drink Range in UK New Products Aurive Launches Functional Beverage Line to Target Daily Wellness Routines New Products Moju Expands Immunity Range with Elderberry Blend Beverage Health & Nutrition New Products Dairy Related news

Bakeful introduces three limited-edition baked snack lines with 25% less sugar, rolling out to Target, Amazon, and H-E-B for autumn retail. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Bakeful has introduced three limited-edition seasonal products for autumn, debuting maple mini doughnuts alongside pumpkin spice and apple cider mini muffins. The temporary line extensions are rolling out across US retail and e-commerce channels, securing listings with Target, H-E-B, and Amazon. The range enters the ambient sweet bakery category with formulations containing 25% less sugar than conventional mini doughnut and muffin benchmarks. "Fall has such an emotional connection to flavour, and we wanted to capture that feeling in a way that feels distinctly Bakeful," said Tony Davis, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Bakeful. "These flavours are fun, nostalgic and incredibly delicious, but they're also convenient enough to toss into a backpack or lunchbox. It's a little more joy for one of the busiest (and best) times of the year." Clean-Label Formulation and Sugar Reduction The seasonal portfolio is formulated to address expanding consumer demand for permissible indulgence in ambient sweet bakery, balancing traditional seasonal profiles with cleaner ingredient decks. Each product is manufactured using non-GMO ingredients and contains no artificial preservatives or synthetic colours. In addition to a 25% reduction in baseline sugar content, the doughnut line utilises a baked rather than fried processing method to reduce oil uptake while maintaining a cake-style texture. Seasonal Product Lineup The limited-time assortment translates traditional autumnal comfort profiles into multi-pack convenience formats: 🍩 Donutful Maple Mini Doughnuts : Baked cake-style mini doughnuts finished in a buttery maple glaze, packaged in five individually wrapped twin packs (two doughnuts per pack, 10 per carton). 🎃 Muffinful Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins : Spiced mini muffins formulated with traditional autumn spice blends, packaged in five individually wrapped packs containing four mini muffins each (20 per carton). 🍎 Muffinful Apple Cider Mini Muffins : Mini muffins incorporating real apple pieces and ground cinnamon, packaged in five individually wrapped four-count packs (20 per carton). Packaging and Retail Distribution The range uses an individually wrapped format engineered for portability, targeting lunchbox occasions, morning breakfast routines, and on-the-go daytime snacking. Commercial distribution for the three limited-edition lines has commenced across physical supermarket doors at Target and regional grocer H-E-B, supported by online retail distribution via Amazon while seasonal production volumes last. New Products Bakeful Launches Seasonal Mini Doughnuts and Muffins Eddie Sanders September 24, 2026 New Products Pillsbury Enters Frozen Croissant Category with Grands Launch New Products Crumbl Partners with Minecraft to Launch Square Dessert Collection New Products Milk Bar Partners with Beyond Meat to Launch Savoury Plant-Based Range Business & Finance Odeko Acquires Catapult NW and Partners with Artisan Premades Food New Products Bakery Related news

Hidden Valley Ranch launches Spooky Ranch, its first seasonal dressing, featuring natural dark colouration 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 US condiment brand Hidden Valley Ranch has introduced Spooky Ranch, marking the label's first dedicated seasonal product launch. Timed for the Halloween trading period, the limited-time offering (LTO) adapts the company’s core Original Ranch recipe with an unexpected dark hue and novelty packaging. The product is rolling out exclusively across Walmart stores nationwide and online at a suggested retail price (SRP) of $3.97, available while supplies last. "Spooky Ranch takes everything fans love about Original Ranch and adds a little Halloween magic," said Stacy Stokes, Vice President of Marketing at Hidden Valley Ranch. "With a haunting hue and glow-in-the-dark packaging, this twist on the flavour you love is the perfect way to bring some frightful fun to your favourite costume parties and fall festivities this Halloween season." Natural Colouration and Clean Ingredients While novelty seasonal foods frequently rely on synthetic dyes to achieve dramatic visual changes, Hidden Valley has formulated the dark dressing using natural colouring components: 🎃 Natural Colour Sourcing : The formulation achieves its deep hue using a blend of fruit juice concentrates and cocoa powder rather than artificial food colourings. 🌿 Clean Formulation : The product contains no artificial flavours, preserving the standard flavour profile of herbs, garlic, and onion characteristic of the brand's Original Ranch line. By utilising botanical and cocoa-based colourants, the brand addresses expanding consumer scrutiny surrounding artificial additives while retaining the sensory familiarity of its flagship SKU. Glow in the Dark Packaging A key point of differentiation for the seasonal line is its packaging architecture. Spooky Ranch is packaged in custom bottles featuring glow-in-the-dark decorative label graphics. The visual format is engineered to enhance shelf appeal during October retail resets and encourage impulse adoption for autumn social gatherings, costume parties, and domestic entertaining occasions. The brand is positioning the dark dressing across high-frequency party dipping and drizzling applications, highlighting usage alongside pizza, finger foods, and savoury snack platters. Retail and Availability The release represents an initial foray into seasonal LTO formats for Hidden Valley Ranch, which leads the commercial US shelf-stable salad dressing category. Securing an exclusive retail partnership with Walmart provides the novelty line with immediate national footprint across mass-merchandise retail ahead of peak Halloween purchasing. The execution reflects expanding industry interest in temporary holiday line extensions within staple ambient condiments, leveraging brand equity to capture seasonal impulse sales without permanently fragmenting category shelf space. New Products Hidden Valley Launches Spooky Ranch Seasonal Dressing Eddie Sanders September 24, 2026 Coffee & Tea Paris Baguette Introduces Sweet Heat Halloween Range New Products Ferrero Expands Halloween Range into Adultoween Confectionery Lineup New Products Bucked Up Launches Limi-Dead Halloween Pre-Workout and Energy Range New Products Frankie's Organic Snacks Launches Halloween Line New Products Sauces Related news