News and Industry Developments for Food and Beverage Industry

Emmi Expands Dessert Portfolio with Acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company

Swiss dairy giant Emmi Group has strengthened its presence in the premium dessert segment through the acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company.

Business & Finance

Wildfarmed Expands Portfolio with New Regenerative Crumpets

The crumpets, sold in packs of four, are made using Wildfarmed’s 100% regeneratively grown flour. Positioned as a premium twist on a British classic

Bakery

Snacking

Genius Gourmet Launches High-Protein, Gluten-Free Puffed Snacks

Genius Gourmet, an innovator in better-for-you snacks, has introduced its latest product line: Protein Puffs, available in Buffalo and Cheddar Cheese flavours.

People

SIG Group appoints Mikko Keto as new CEO

SIG Group, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has appointed Mikko Keto as its next chief executive officer, with the transition set to take effect in the first half of 2026.

Customise Feed

Tesco to launch exclusive Red Bull advent calendar for limited one-week run

The 24-day calendar will retail at £20 for Clubcard holders or £35 without a Clubcard, and Tesco confirms it will be the only UK retailer stocking the product this year.

Energy Drinks

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Snacking

July 11, 2025

Rewind Debuts 9-Volt Battery-Flavoured Corn Chips in the Netherlands

New snack brand Rewind has launched an unconventional entry into the Dutch snack market — 9-volt battery-flavoured corn chips.

Coffee & Tea

July 9, 2025

Coffee Mate unveils limited-edition Harry Potter-themed creamers

Coffee Mate, a leading brand in the flavoured creamer category, is set to launch two limited-edition creamers inspired by the Harry Potter franchise, targeting both flavour-seeking and themed-product consumers.

Meat & Seafood

July 2, 2025

Tyson Foods invests $23.5m to expand Kentucky facility

Tyson Foods has announced a $23.5 million investment to expand and modernise its Henderson County facility in Robards, Kentucky, reinforcing its commitment to the region and securing more than 1,100 existing jobs.

Marketing

July 2, 2025

FBIF2025 recap: Exploring the future growth of the global F&B industry

Food & Beverage Innovation Forum 2025 (FBIF2025) and FBlF Food Innovation Expo took place from 8-10 May 2025 in the National Convention and Exhibition Centre, Shanghai.

Energy Drinks

June 25, 2025

Red Bull Expands Sugar-Free Range with New Lilac Edition in the UK

Red Bull Sugarfree Lilac Edition, a new grapefruit and blossom-flavoured variant developed in response to strong consumer interest in lighter, flavour-forward functional beverages.

Legal

June 22, 2025

Texas Enacts New Law Mandating Warning Labels on Foods with Banned Additives

Governor Greg Abbott signs Senate Bill 25, setting new labelling requirements for artificial ingredients not permitted in the EU, UK, Canada, or Australia