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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry





Puratos expands innovation footprint in Latin America with new centre in Costa Rica
This facility is part of the company's strategy to enhance its presence in Latin America and serve as a catalyst for product development and trend adaptation in the region.
Aug 26, 2025


General Mills debuts new seasonal offerings for autumn
General Mills is capitalising on consumer demand for seasonal flavours with the introduction of several products aimed at enhancing the autumn experience for food and beverage retailers.
Aug 21, 2025


Co-op brings Dubai chocolate trend to bakery with new limited-edition brownies
UK retailer Co-op has brought the viral Dubai chocolate trend into its in-store bakeries with the launch of the limited-edition Irresistible Dubai Style Pistachio Brownie.
Aug 20, 2025


Soreen unveils limited-edition Mini Loaves for Halloween and Christmas
Soreen, the UK-based healthy cake brand, has unveiled two limited-edition Mini Loaves variants: Cookies & Cream for Halloween and Salted Caramel for Christmas.
Aug 18, 2025


Finsbury Food Group expands portfolio with acquisition of Lola’s Cupcakes
Finsbury Food Group has acquired a 70% stake in Lola’s Cupcakes, a UK-based player in the premium cupcake and celebration cake sector.
Aug 18, 2025


Associated British Foods to acquire Hovis Group
Associated British Foods (ABF), the parent company of Kingsmill, has announced its agreement to acquire Hovis Group in a significant deal...
Aug 15, 2025


Gnaw to launch pudding-inspired chocolate bars for Christmas
Gnaw Chocolate has unveiled two chocolate bars inspired by classic puddings: the Cherry & Almond Tart and Spiced Apple Strudel.
Aug 15, 2025


IFF launches Powerfresh Ace 2000 for US bakeries
IFF has unveiled its latest innovation, Powerfresh Ace 2000, a bread fresh-keeping enzyme designed to enhance the shelf life and quality of baked goods.
Aug 14, 2025


Pillsbury launches Funfetti Spiderweb Swirl Brownie Mix for Halloween 2025
Pillsbury Funfetti is set to enchant consumers this Halloween season with the introduction of its latest product, the Funfetti Spiderweb Swirl Fudge Brownie Mix.
Aug 14, 2025


Opinion: Less healthy food – Savvy retailers are turning restrictions into healthy profits
James Nevard, head of qualitative research at Linney, explores how retailers are profiting despite the regulatory challenges surrounding popular foods that have been designated ‘less healthy’.
Aug 14, 2025


GoodMills launches high-MAC brans for Fibre-enriched baked goods
GoodMills Innovation has unveiled its latest product, High-MAC brans, a solution that enables bakeries and industrial manufacturers to enrich their baked goods with fibre
Aug 13, 2025


Game, set, matcha: The green powder taking the world by storm
Steeped in centuries-old Japanese tradition, matcha is now bursting onto Western scenes with fresh energy. Here, FoodBev’s Siân Yates investigates matcha’s meteoric rise.
Aug 13, 2025
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