Food & Beverage News

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…

Ash Bhumbla comes over from Tyson Foods to run Hormel’s financial strategy, capital allocation and long-term growth objectives. Hormel Foods Corp. has named Ash Bhumbla to be its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Sept. 8, 2026. Bhumbla will take the reins from interim chief financial officer Paul Kuehneman, who will remain…

Four people have been hospitalized. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving multiple germs has sickened people in 15 states. State officials announced the outbreak earlier this week, saying they documented more than three dozen cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. On Friday, the U.S. Centers…

Key Points Drink giants from Starbucks to Coca-Cola are introducing functional beverage products like protein coffee and prebiotic sodas. The $160 billion functional drinks market reflects demand from health-conscious young consumers. Social media has also turned functional drinks into a “status symbol,” Olivia Ferdi, co-founder of wellness drinks startup TRIP, told CNBC. Starbucks Beverage brands…

The change comes a year ahead of schedule. WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year. The change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg said last August that it would remove synthetic dyes from its cereals by the end of 2027. But…

The Yemeni coffeehouse out of Dearborn, Michigan, beat Alfred Coffee in the finals to claim top honors. Haraz Coffee House has emerged victorious in Nation’s Restaurant News’ first-ever Coffee Showdown, defeating runner-up Alfred Coffee in the competition celebrating up-and-coming emerging coffee chains. The Showdown series highlighted chains that could be the next Starbucks, and finalists…

The transaction expands the fast-growing company into super-premium offerings. Dive Brief: Vita Coco has acquired super-premium coconut water maker Copra in a deal worth up to $275 million, according to a press release Wednesday. The transaction includes a $175 million upfront consideration with an additional earnout between $45 million and $100 million in 2029 based…