Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Weber Custom Vending, a vending and micro market operator serving the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions of Ohio, US.

Canadian superfood brand Organic Traditions has secured $10.5 million (CAD 15 million) in Series A funding to accelerate its expansion across North America.

PepsiCo Foods is extending its Simply NKD portfolio with the launch of Doritos Dinamita Simply NKD Chile Limón, a rolled tortilla chip that combines spicy chili and zesty lime flavours.

The Hershey Company has appointed Heather Hoytink as president, US, effective 8 July 2026.

Lavazza has launched its Tablì single-serve coffee system in the US, introducing compressed coffee tabs made entirely from coffee as an alternative to traditional plastic and aluminium capsules.

Speciality coffee consumption in the US remained at a record high in 2026, with 47% of American adults reporting they had consumed a specialty coffee in the previous day, according to the latest National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) Specialty Coffee Report.

The Ryl Company, maker of the rapidly growing ready-to-drink iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has closed a $20 million Series C growth equity financing round.

Drip Water is seeking to raise between $3 million and $5 million through convertible bridge notes to support its US expansion strategy following a series of sports partnerships and retail launches across the American market.

Mini Melts USA has partnered with The Magnum Ice Cream Company to expand the availability of frozen treats through a nationwide roll-out of branded vending machines in the US.

Waterloo Sparkling Water has introduced three limited-edition flavours for summer, expanding its portfolio with seasonal offerings inspired by nostalgic American desserts and drinks.