Food and beverage industry news covering CPG giants, restaurant suppliers, ingredient trends, regulation, and consumer packaged goods.
Yemeni-American coffee chains are experiencing rapid expansion in South Florida, driven by cultural heritage and unique product offerings. With a 50% increase in shops last year, entrepreneurs predict these cafes will become as ubiquitous as Starbucks in the U.S. by 2030.
This piece profiles Unrefined Foods, a Massachusetts-based company producing frozen muffins using stone-milled whole grains and natural ingredients. It highlights the founders' mission to provide convenient yet wholesome breakfast options for busy families, emphasizing local sourcing from Maine and New York farmers and the nutritional benefits of their production methods.
The food sector is prioritizing oral sensation and texture as primary drivers of consumer purchasing decisions, rivaling flavor. Major brands including Starbucks with its Aerocano, Swedish confectioner Cloetta, and Parisian bakers are introducing products with unique textural elements like air-whipped foams and crunchy coatings to meet this growing demand.
Axios covers the debut of Martini Expo in Chicago, expanding from its New York origins. The piece details events celebrating cocktail history and culture, quoting founder Robert Simonson on the drink's global popularity and Chicago's significance as a destination for martini enthusiasts.
Protein Pints has expanded its high-protein ice cream bars to Target and Kroger stores following rapid online sellouts. The product is now available in over 4,000 U.S. locations, contributing to the brand's $10 million revenue milestone for 2025.
Driven by a surge in instant noodle sales, South Korea's food exports reached $10 billion in just 253 days, marking the fastest pace on record. The United States remains the largest destination, with K-food exports rising nearly 13 percent year-over-year.