An agreement was signed by the two companies earlier in the month (9 October) at Yili Modern Smart Health the SGS delegation toured Yili’s National Dairy Technology Innovation Center, Chilechuan Ecological Smart Pasture and Yili Modern Smart Health Valley.

to restructure parts of its French operations, with proposals that could result in the reduction of up

UK chocolate brand Gnaw has presented its Christmas chocolate line-up ahead of the 2025 festive season Gnaw spokesperson Josh Patterson said that the Christmas Puds aim to conjure up “happy family memories products form part of the festive range alongside the recently launched Apple Strudel and Cherry Almond Tart

(Emergent Cold LatAm) has inaugurated its facilities in the Dominican Republic, intending to invest up He added: “By starting our operations in the country, Emergent Cold LatAm reaffirms its commitment to The company inaugurated another new facility in Ecuador last month, with several more under construction

Stella Artois is expanding its flavoured beer portfolio with the launch of Stella Artois Strawberries & Cream, a limited-edition offering inspired by one of Wimbledon’s most iconic traditions. Created to celebrate the brand's longstanding partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon 2026, the new product reimagines the quintessential British combination of strawberries and cream in beer form, targeting consumers seeking flavour-forward alternatives during the summer season. The launch comes as flavoured beer continues to gain momentum within the category. According to Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, the segment is currently growing by 15%, driven by consumer demand for lighter, fruitier and more refreshing serves alongside traditional beer choices. Younger legal-drinking-age consumers, particularly Gen Z adults, are helping fuel this trend as they increasingly seek flavourful and lower-alcohol options that still deliver on taste. With an ABV of 3.4%, Stella Artois Strawberries & Cream has been positioned as a more sessionable option for summer occasions. The blush-pink beer features a nitro-infused foam designed to evoke fresh cream, while combining notes of sweet summer strawberries with Stella Artois' signature crisp finish. The brand recommends serving the beer chilled over ice and garnished with a fresh strawberry to enhance the drinking experience. The launch builds on the enduring popularity of Wimbledon’s strawberries and cream tradition, with 283,730 portions reportedly served during the 2025 Championships. Stella Artois aims to translate that experience into a new format that allows consumers to engage with the tournament from home. Mark Wingfield Digby, off trade sales director at Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, said: "Wimbledon is one of the most iconic moments in the British summer calendar and, as the official beer of Wimbledon, we're always looking for new ways to elevate the consumers' experience, even if they are taking part from home. "There's nothing more synonymous with Wimbledon than strawberries and cream, and Stella Artois Strawberries & Cream brings that much-loved tradition to life, giving shoppers something completely new to discover." Available exclusively through Sainsbury's and Co-op stores nationwide until the end of The Championships, the beer is sold in four-packs of 440ml cans, creating a limited-time retail opportunity designed to capitalise on heightened consumer interest during Wimbledon season. In addition to the new flavour innovation, Stella Artois is also reintroducing its limited-edition Wimbledon-themed can, first unveiled in 2025. The white-dressed packaging, inspired by the tournament's famous dress code, will feature as part of a national consumer promotion, with one lucky shopper discovering a winning can and securing tickets to the 2026 Championships.

Air Up, a hydration brand known for its scent-based water flavouring system, has expanded its flavour The pods are available in packs of three for £6.99, with each pod designed to flavour up to 25 litres The Dragonfruit-Lychee pods launch alongside the Air Up Click bottle, a new reusable bottle design with Both the Dragonfruit-Lychee pods and the Click bottle are available via the Air Up website. Top image: © Air Up

Döhler has partnered with US nutraceutical manufacturer VitaWorks, aiming to expand innovation across North America’s health and functional nutrition industry. The two companies will combine their strengths to provide customers with next-generation nutrition solutions through enhanced formulation, blending and packaging capabilities. Döhler brings its expertise in natural speciality ingredients – including flavours, colours, botanical extracts and functional ingredients – while VitaWorks will share its manufacturing and formulation capabilities. Together, they aim to deliver agile, science-backed and clean label nutrition solutions designed to meet rising consumer demand for ‘effective, natural and transparent nutrition’. VitaWorks operates two facilities in Fairfield, New Jersey, and Tempe, Arizona. As part of the agreement, Döhler is partnering with VitaWorks on a cutting-edge blending and processing facility. The plant will focus on novel flavour and powdered delivery systems, significantly expanding on-site development capacity and accelerating product innovation for North American customers. The partnership will also establish a West Coast Development Lab, creating a collaborative hub for concept-to-market product creation. Customers will gain access to an expanded range of dosage and packaging formats, including tablets, capsules, soft gels, powders, gummies and liquids – all supported by full turnkey services from formulation through final packaging. VitaWorks and its affiliated manufacturing companies – including its nutritional gummies business Gummy Works, and liquid ingestibles specialist Celmark Labs – are led by founder and CEO Keith Frankel. Paul Graham, president of Döhler Americas, said: “Keith Frankel has continually raised the bar for quality, innovation and leadership within the supplement industry. Our collaboration with his team and manufacturing platform represents a powerful step toward enabling faster, smarter and more sustainable nutrition innovation across North America.” Frankel commented: “Döhler’s reputation for scientific rigour and natural innovation aligns perfectly with our mission. By combining Döhler’s world-class ingredient technologies and formulation expertise with our manufacturing network’s operational strength, we’re redefining what’s possible in the development and delivery of functional nutrition products.”

Here’s a look at the some of the hottest innovations spicing up the F&B sector... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🌶️ Iceland launches ‘UK’s first’ 18+ age-restricted ready meals 🌶️ Last month and fire’ flavour line 🌶️ Synergy Flavours unveiled a new line of natural flavours and pastes last month Carnation Evaporated Milk introduces jalapeño variant 🌶️ In June, Nestlé's Carnation brand spiced up 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🌶️ PepsiCo unveils trio of new ultra spicy crisps 🌶️ The same month

It aims to create a trade-up opportunity as more consumers seek out ‘gourmet baked beans’ that are positioned

Mars Wrigley has unveiled its 2025 festive line-up, tapping into the growing trends of nostalgia, gifting

innovation aims to bring ‘bold, balanced and natural’ heat to modern cocktail menus, rolling out from this month found that more than a third of consumers say easy-to-follow recipes make them more likely to shake up

range is available through Goodles’ website, with a wider retail rollout at select retailers later this month