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The French government has proposed a plan to extend its sugar tax on soft drinks to include high-sugar processed foods, a measure aiming to improve public health across the nation.

St Pierre has launched two new sandwich carriers, Soft Pretzel Rolls and Mediterranean Herb Brioche Rolls.

Bakeful has launched three limited-edition autumn products: maple mini donuts, pumpkin spice mini muffins and apple cider mini muffins.

Wonderbrands has launched Wonder AirCrisp, a fresh bakery product specifically developed for air fryer preparation.

Finsbury Food Group has expanded its licensed Thorntons portfolio by launching a new celebration cake.

Nexture has announced its acquisition of La Crema, a Dubai-based manufacturer of chocolate and food ingredients for bakery, ice cream and fine pastry applications.

New York Bakery has launched a range of three Stuffed Pizza Bagels into Tesco.

CH Guenther & Son has opened a new Centre of Excellence at its Coventry bakery.

Patco Products has launched Starplex Nova, the first commercial product in its new Nova NextGen Emulsifier platform, designed to support food manufacturers seeking greater flexibility in clean-label formulations.

UK sourdough brand Jason’s Sourdough has launched its first-ever fibre-focused range, featuring a Seeded Fibre Loaf and Every Day Seeded Fibre Rolls.

Pillsbury is making homemade-style croissants more accessible with the launch of two new freezer-to-oven products.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies is targeting the autumn seasonal opportunity with the launch of Fox’s Chocolatey Pumpkin Spice Indulgent Creams