Food & Beverage News

The Mars-owned brand is the latest to add the nutrient to mainstream snack brands, joining Goldfish, Eggo and Doritos. Cheez-It is leveraging America’s protein craze with its latest innovation. The Mars-owned brand is introducing Cheez-It Protein Original, which has 7 grams of protein while maintaining the cracker’s signature cheesy, crunchy and salty flavor profile. The…

Plus innovation at Cousins Subs, Grimaldi’s, Jollibee, la Madeleine, Piada, STK, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and more. Taco Bell is always innovating, but it might be doing that even more than usual this month, with yet more Crunchwrap variations available nationwide and various tests in Cleveland, Nashville, Charlotte, and Houston, plus a Salt & Straw collab…

For millions of Americans, coffee is more than just a beverage – it’s part of the daily ritual that fuels mornings, sparks conversations, and brings comfort in every cup. That’s why every year, National Coffee Day is celebrated across the United States, giving coffee lovers a reason to raise their mugs in appreciation of their…

Only 14% of brands saw growth in purchasing intent among consumers, with legacy players securing the biggest boost, according to Morning Consult. In a year marked by inflation and slower consumer spending, it was tough for food and beverage brands to log growth in 2026. A Morning Consult survey of 2,800 brands spanning industries across…

Retailers are expanding RTD assortments and rethinking shelf space as consumer demand grows across liquor- and malt-based offerings. C-store retailers are noticing a surge in ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, with John Parduski, director of merchandising for Onvo, which operates more than 40 locations in Pennsylvania and New York, noting that the current state of the segment…

Ex-KFC U.S. CMO Nick Chavez is building on existing brand love for the beverage chain with culture-hacking campaigns and a loyalty app that is social by design. Since its 2017 founding, 7 Brew has quickly established itself as a restaurant brand to watch, with a drive-thru model that serves up more than 20,000 possible drink…

Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has committed $1 million over the next two years to the Harvest to Hallways initiative, an effort to improve childhood nutrition and food access. The funding will help expand student access to healthy school meals, support nutrition education and strengthen meal access in rural communities. The commitment will be distributed over…

PURCHASE, NY. — PepsiCo., Inc. delivered 79 billion portions of diverse food ingredients, including whole grains, plant-based proteins, fruits and vegetables in 2025, according to its latest ESG report. The total is more than halfway to the company’s goal of delivering 145 billion portions annually in its global convenient foods portfolio by 2030. The report…

The Association’s 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report reveals that consumers are seeking drink-centric experiences and restaurants are working to meet the demand. Beverage innovation has moved front and center at restaurants, as the demand for new flavors, expanded menus, and beverage-centric experiences continues to rise. And that innovation is becoming a growth driver for restaurants.…

Pumpkin has long dominated the fall beverage lineup, but this year, several chains have put apple into the mix. Nutty flavor profiles like pecan are also trending. But have no fear, there’s still plenty of pumpkin around in both food and drink. In other news, Condado Tacos sticks with the more summery peach, Pollo Campero…