Germany: Nestle launches cocoa-free version of classic confectionery
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has announced the launch of a new cocoa-free product line under its Choco Crossies brand in Germany. Developed in partnership with the German food-tech startup Planet A Foods, the Snack Vibes range utilizes a chocolate alternative made entirely without cocoa. Scheduled for an April 2026 release, the line […]
USA: PepsiCo enters functional snacking with Doritos Protein launch
PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, is expanding its Doritos brand into the functional snacking sector with the launch of Doritos Protein. The new range is designed to provide consumers with a more “nutritious” version of the traditional corn chip, offering 10g of protein per one-ounce (28g) serving. Launching in March 2026, the chips […]
USA: Lasso launches snacks made using ‘centrifugal dehydration’
Lasso, the US food technology company, has announced the commercial debut of its proprietary Lasso SpinTech process through the launch of snack brands Froobies and CronchClub. Developed by scientists at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute, the patented SpinTech technology uses centrifugal force to physically weave protein and fibre together at a structural level. According to the […]
USA: Coca-Cola partners with Sazerac for alcoholic beverage expansion
Coca-Cola, the US-based multinational beverage giant, has entered into a strategic partnership with family-owned spirits company Sazerac to drive growth in the rapidly expanding alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) segment. Under the agreement, Red Tree Beverages (the company’s subsidiary for alcoholic ventures) is transitioning the production and distribution of several key brands to Sazerac. The portfolio includes […]
Australia: Brownes Dairy enters meal replacements with Full+
Brownes Dairy, Western Australia’s oldest dairy company, has announced its expansion into the meal replacement sector with the launch of its new brand, Full+. The new product is described as a milk-based liquid meal designed to bridge the gap between thin protein supplements and processed convenience meals. Unlike traditional shelf-stable (UHT) shakes, Full+ is a […]
Switzerland: Nestle launches nutritional drinks in Latin America
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has unveiled a new line of “science-backed” nutritional drinks branded Nestle Vital, marking a strategic entry into the “healthy longevity” segment. Targeting consumers in midlife and beyond, the range is designed to support energy, focus, sleep and physical recovery. The product line features eight powdered shakes available in […]
USA: Coca-Cola to discontinue Minute Maid frozen range
Coca-Cola, the US-based beverage giant, has announced plans to discontinue its Minute Maid frozen juice concentrate range in the USA and Canada. The move, which marks the end of an 80-year product line, will see the company exit the frozen can category entirely by the first quarter of 2026. According to a spokesperson for the […]
USA: PepsiCo launches Flavor Swap snack range
PepsiCo, the food and drinks multinational, has unveiled a new limited-edition Flavor Swap range in the US, featuring a mashup of flavours across its flagship Cheetos, Doritos and Ruffles brands. Set to hit shelves in mid-February, the new lineup consists of three cross-branded products: Cheetos Crunchy flavoured with Lay’s Sweet Southern Heat Barbecue, Ruffles featuring Doritos Cool […]
France: Danone enters meal replacement category with Alpro launch
Danone, the French food giant, has expanded its Alpro plant-based portfolio with the launch of Meal to Go, a new range of meal replacement drinks designed to capture the growing on-the-go nutrition market. The new line, which has initially rolled out in Belgium and Germany, marks the brand’s first foray into the complete nutrition category. […]
USA: Beyond Meat expands into functional drinks
Beyond Meat, the US-based plant-based meat substitute producer, has ventured outside the food category for the first time with the launch of a new functional protein beverage line. The new product, branded as Beyond Immerse, has been introduced as a “refreshing” plant-based protein drink designed to support muscle health, gut health, and immune function. The […]