Hidden Valley Ranch has added seven new flavors to its ranch product lineup – Blue Cheese Ranch, Kickin’ Cajun Blackened Ranch, Cilantro Lime Ranch, Cracked Pepper Ranch, Sweet Barbecue Ranch, Garlic Ranch Seasoning and Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Seasoning. “As the creators of ranch, Hidden Valley Ranch is uniquely positioned to continue to take ranch to… read more

SAN FRANCISCO — Creating satisfying tastes and textures remain elusive for the plant-based meat sector, according to new research from Nectar, a nonprofit initiative from Food System Innovations. The company’s Taste of the Industry 2025 report utilized a blind sensory study to evaluate the performance of 122 plant-based products across 14 categories. “Our comprehensive research… read more

The rollout reflects the growing demand for mocktails among consumers wanting to cut back on alcohol without losing the flavor and social aspects. Dive Brief: Nestlé-owned Maison Perrier is launching a non-alcoholic line of sparkling cocktail-inspired drinks in the U.S. this month. It was originally introduced in Canada in 2024. Maison Perrier Chic includes four… read more

Taste Tracker: KFC, North Italia, Habit Burger & Grill, Perkins, Farmer Boys, Friendly’s, Freddy’s and more headline restaurant menu trends of the week. Menus are launching new limited-time offers at warp speed, reaching into the pantry for a variety of ingredients and platforms. This week, chicken, beef, seafood, beverages and pizza are all making news…. read more

Tiny sphere-shaped foods seem to be everywhere. Some food trends put in deep roots, some are fleeting, some are outright silly and some are just plain fun. I am putting the “just plain fun” label on this one: pearl-shaped foods that pop in your mouth. Tiny sphere-shaped foods seem to be everywhere, entertaining mouths with… read more

The $500 million project is expected to create at least 160 jobs. Greek yogurt producer Chobani plans to make its largest facility investment to date at its plant in Idaho, local government officials announced Thursday. The $500 million expansion of the Twin Falls plant would add more than 500,000 square feet of space, increase production… read more

Using the Tex-Mex and pizza roll brands allows the food maker to stand out in the crowded instant noodle category while boosting exposure for two of its most popular offerings. Dive Brief: General Mills is launching its first ramen products that include two of its brands, Old El Paso and Totino’s. The ramen noodles will… read more

CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war. Tariffs, tariff delays and retaliatory tariffs have resulted in a never-ending drumbeat of news during the past few months, leaving food and beverage companies struggling to… read more

RBI’s Executive Chairman is Celebrated for Elevating Franchisee-Franchisor Relationships The franchisor-franchisee relationship is the backbone of any successful brand, and few leaders understand this better than Patrick Doyle, Executive Chairman of Restaurant Brands International (RBI). With decades of experience in the restaurant industry, Doyle built his reputation at Domino’s Pizza, where he held multiple leadership… read more

FOSTER CITY, CALIF. — Alterations to traditional dayparts will be a key trend shaping the food and beverage industry this year, according to Mattson. The findings come from the food and beverage insights company’s 2025 Macro Movements trends report, which analyzes the major patterns emerging across the foodservice and retail sectors. The report’s “Daytime &… read more