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Mondelez’s Oreo cookie brand has announced a range of new product innovations for its US portfolio, including a zero-sugar variety.

Free-from snack brand Crave is set to expand its frozen bakery range with the launch of Choccy Dodoughs in Morrisons stores from 4 January 2026.

Lesaffre, a major player in fermentation and microorganisms, has expanded its Baking Center in Shanghai with the installation of new state-of-the-art industrial production lines.

NutriFusion, maker of nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable ingredient blends, has partnered with BeLoved Foods, the functional baking brand behind single-serve mug cakes for women aged 35 and over.

This merger, formalised under a Share Purchase Agreement signed in June 2025, is now under scrutiny as the CMA prepares for a possible Phase 2 investigation.

Fray Bentos, the British pie brand, has unveiled its new Festive Turkey Pie, now available at major retailers including Asda and Morrisons.

Spanish bakery solutions company Lasenor has debuted a clean label, texturizing protein specifically designed for commercial bakery applications, in collaboration with Israeli start-up Meala FoodTech.

Mrs Crimble’s has launched its new Lemon French Madeleines, further enhancing its successful line of French-inspired baked goods.

Millbio has launched of its Panvivo GPL1ve Bread Concentrate, designed to meet the evolving demands of health-conscious consumers.

Vivek Komaragiri, principal technologist at Industrial Physics, explains why reliance on nuclear gauges is reaching its limit.

Finsbury Food Group has introduced a new celebration cake inspired by Wicked: For Good, the high anticipated finale from Universal Pictures, which released on 21 November.

Dina Foods has invested £1 million in manufacturing improvements over the past three years to support growing demand for its bakery, confectionery and savoury products.