From Function to Flavour: The Food and Drink Trends Shaping 2026
The global food and beverage sector is entering 2026 defined by transformation rather than disruption. The post-pandemic push toward health and functionality has evolved into...
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Comvita’s Acquisition by Manuka Honey Rival Florenz Collapses
In a significant turn of events, the proposed takeover of Comvita by its competitor in the Manuka honey sector, Florenz, has failed to secure the...
Hain Celestial to Reduce North America SKUs by 30% as Part of Turnaround Strategy
Hain Celestial plans to cut approximately 30% of its SKUs in North America, which is their largest market for better-for-you food and drinks. In a...
Kingsland Drinks Partners with Vinca to Drive Expansion of Canned Wine Range
As the demand for Vinca’s organic Sicilian wines consistently rises, the brand recognized the need for a production partner who could efficiently scale operations. Vinca...
Grind Enters Ready-to-Drink Alcoholic Beverage Market
Introducing a pre-mixed Espresso Martini with a 14.9% ABV, conveniently packaged in a 125ml can. This exceptional blend combines barista-quality coffee with a double measure...
Italian Agri-Food Group BF to Divest Control of Couscous Company Bia
Italian agribusiness group BF has reached an agreement to sell a controlling stake in its couscous business, Bia, to private equity firms PM&Partners and Armònia....
Made Uncommon Acquires Love Cocoa
Ethically-inspired chocolate business Made Uncommon has executed a second acquisition only weeks after rebranding from Coco Chocolatier. London-based Love Cocoa now joins the Made Uncommon...
Polish Confectioner Wawel to Increase Production Capacity
Wawel, a leading Polish confectioner, is strategically investing to enhance operations, aiming to boost capacity and efficiency while expanding its export footprint. The company stated...
Terry’s Chocolate Enhances Its Beyond Orange Strategy
Building on the success of its first Mint variant, the Chocolate Mint Ball, which achieved a mid-season sell-out and claimed the title of the best-performing...
Orkla to Shut Down Dragsbaek Pasta Plant in Denmark
Food giant Orkla is set to close one of its pasta factories in Denmark starting next year. According to the Nordic pasta manufacturer, the closure...