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Beyond Meat expands functional beverage range with four new flavours
Beyond Meat has expanded its recently launched range of functional beverages, Beyond Immerse, with the addition of four new flavours.
Cure Hydration debuts new Peach Mango electrolyte beverage flavour
US plant-based functional beverage brand Cure Hydration has added a new Peach Mango flavour to its electrolyte drink line-up.
Pot Noodle introduces bestselling flavours in new block format
Unilever-owned instant noodle brand Pot Noodle has introduced a new Noodle Blocks line, featuring its four most popular flavours in a block format.
Metsä Board to open Milan Packaging Design Studio in 2026
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has announced plans to open a new Packaging Design Studio in Milan in summer 2026.
Cargill teams up with cell-based cacao start-up Kokomodo
Cargill has entered into a partnership with Kokomodo, an Israeli food-tech company that produces functional cacao ingredients through cellular agriculture.
Bringing the buzz beyond the beverage
The energy drinks industry was valued at over $75bn in 2025, highlighting demand for products that promise to perk up today’s busier-than-ever consumers. But with the growth of the functional F&B industry, innovative new delivery formats for that much-desired buzz are emerging beyond the beverage can.
Aloha introduces limited-edition Cookies and Creme protein bar
US plant-based nutrition brand Aloha has added a limited-edition Cookies and Creme protein bar to its portfolio.
Chipwich debuts premium nut-rolled ice cream cookie sandwiches
US-based frozen novelties brand Chipwich has announced two new flavour additions to its Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich range: Vanilla Chocolate Almond and Brown Butter Pecan.
Polo adds two new flavours to sugar-free mint confectionery range
Nestlé’s Polo mint brand has added two new flavour varieties to its sugar-free line-up: Extra Strong Mint, and Berry Mint.
Oatly adds new flavoured products to Barista Editions range
Swedish oat milk brand Oatly has expanded its Barista Edition range with the launch of three new flavours: coconut, vanilla and caramel.
World Food Innovation Awards 2026 Judging Panel: Experts reveal what makes a winner
With the clock ticking down to the final World Food Innovation Awards 2026 deadline this Friday 20 February, FoodBev is excited to reveal the star-studded judging panel for this year’s awards.
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