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# Global Food & Flavor Industry News: April 7, 2026 – Product, Business & Regulatory Updates Across Six Continents
- URL: https://www.flavorist.com/global-food-flavor-industry-news-april-7-2026-product-business-regulatory-updates-across-six-continents/
- Published: 2026-04-08T22:05:02.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-08T22:49:04.000Z
- Author: Editor

### 🌎 North America

**Product News**

- **Smithfield & Pabst Blue Ribbon Bratwurst:** Smithfield launched a new bratwurst lineup, including a limited-edition beer brat made with [**Pabst Blue Ribbon**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smithfield-unveils-new-bratwurst-lineup-featuring-pabst-blue-ribbon-beer-brat-302546789.html?ref=flavorist.com). Other flavors include Jalapeño & Cheddar and Chipotle & Cheddar.
- **Starbucks Energy Refreshers:** Starbucks introduced new [**"Energy Refreshers"**](https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2026/starbucks-launches-energy-refreshers-and-mango-strawberry-lineup/?ref=flavorist.com) with added caffeine from Vitamin B, along with a **Mango Strawberry Refresher** and new mango-flavored cold foams and syrups.
- **Wingstop Citrus Mojo:** Wingstop released a new limited-time flavor, [**Citrus Mojo**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260407005234/en/Wingstop-Introduces-Citrus-Mojo-and-Sprite-Loco-Lime/?ref=flavorist.com), described as a blend of zesty citrus, savory garlic, and herbs, alongside an exclusive **Sprite Loco Lime** beverage.
- **Barron Trump's Beverage Flavor:** [**Sollos Yerba Mate**](https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/barron-trumps-sollos-yerba-mate-announces-first-flavor-pineapple-coconut/?ref=flavorist.com), a company whose directors include Barron Trump, announced its first flavor: **Pineapple + Coconut**.

**Business News**

- **EnWave & Chef Dan Barber R&D Deal:** Canadian technology company [**EnWave**](https://www.enwave.net/news/enwave-signs-rd-license-with-chef-dan-barbers-rhizome?ref=flavorist.com) signed an R&D license with **Rhizome** (launched by Chef Dan Barber) to use its REV™ dehydration technology for product development.

### 🌍 Europe

**Business News**

- **Unilever Foods & McCormick Merger:** [**Unilever**](https://www.unilever.com/news/press-and-media/press-releases/2026/unilever-combines-foods-business-with-mccormick-to-create-flavour-powerhouse/?ref=flavorist.com) announced the combination of its Foods business with **McCormick & Company**, creating a global flavor leader with over $20 billion in annual revenues, housing brands like **Knorr, Hellmann's, McCormick, Cholula,** and **Frank's RedHot**.

### 🌏 Asia

**Business News**

- **Fruit Beer Market Report:** A report by [**Persistence Market Research**](https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/market-research/fruit-beer-market.asp?ref=flavorist.com) indicated the global fruit beer market is projected to reach **US$ 520.8 million by 2033**, noting that the **Asia Pacific** region is the fastest-growing market.

### 🌍 Africa

**Business News**

- **Baking Industry Summit in Nigeria:** [**Munro Icing Sugar**](https://guardian.ng/business-services/munro-icing-sugar-hosts-bakers-who-brunch-summit-in-lagos/?ref=flavorist.com) hosted a summit in Lagos titled **'Bakers Who Brunch: Rising Beyond the Oven'**, focusing on helping confectionery entrepreneurs scale their businesses.

### 🌏 Oceania

**Business News**

- **EnWave's Global R&D Network:** The [**EnWave**](https://www.enwave.net/news/enwave-signs-rd-license-with-chef-dan-barbers-rhizome?ref=flavorist.com) deal with Rhizome includes access to a network of R&D partners with facilities in **Australia**, accelerating food innovation through advanced dehydration technology.

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