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Samosa Robots, Dinners by Dolly & Boozy Boxed Cocktails

From robot-made samosas to Dolly Parton-approved freezer meals, this week’s food and drink news is full of bold launches and nostalgic comebacks. Whether you’re craving convenience, comfort, or a cocktail on tap, here are five new releases worth knowing about...

From a New Nutella Twist to KFC Toothpaste - This Week in Wild Food News

This week in food and drink, brands are breaking the mould – and maybe your taste buds. From Nutella’s first-ever flavour twist to KFC’s eyebrow-raising experiments with toothpaste and gelato, here’s a rundown of the boldest, weirdest, and most unexpected launches hitting shelves...

2025 Best Steaks, Spicy Piccalilli & Snackable Lunchables

The 2025 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list is out, Branston’s Chilli Piccalilli and Kraft Heinz’s Lunchables PB&J are here to spice up snack time, and Chips Ahoy has dropped a sweet new treat. Plus, summer blockbusters are bringing food and film together like never before. Let’s dive in!...

Tiramisu, Tech & Trendy Wellness - 5 Buzzworthy Retail Moments

From golden macaroni necklaces to robots patrolling supermarket aisles, this week’s retail and food news is full of bold ideas and unexpected twists. Here’s a look at five standout launches shaking up the shelves — and the headlines...

From Still Prosecco to Space Protein - The Latest Trends in Food and Drink

From Aldi's still Prosecco to Hellmann’s Creamy Ranch finally hitting the UK, this week is packed with exciting food and drink launches. Add in Pringles’ bold new flavours, a space-bound protein lab, and a bit of digestive drama, and it’s shaping up to be a deliciously innovative time!...

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2025/26 Food & Beverage Trend Summit

thefoodpeople's 2025/26 Food & Beverage Trend Summit took place virtually on Tuesday 19th November 2024.

The day saw more than 2,500 industry leaders and Champions of Change come away inspired and informed, ready to shift the future of food & drink by harnessing the power of trends & foresight.

If you're a trendhub subscriber, you can catch up on all the day's sessions over on the hub.