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Pepsi has added a new Gingerbread flavour to its Zero Sugar cola range in the UK, ahead of the festive season.

Dole Food Company is shaking up the pineapple category with the introduction of its new Colada Royale Pineapple, a product 15 years in the making.

UK gut-friendly food brand Bio&Me has launched Daily Boost Fibre + Protein bars, specially developed to appeal to female consumers.

A new US food-tech company, Lasso, has been launched by the team behind plant-based meat start-up Tender Food, supported by $6.5 million in new funding.

JDE Peet’s has unveiled a newly transformed innovation laboratory in Utrecht, the Netherlands, designed to accelerate the development of next-generation coffee products.

Mondi has developed a banana box packaging solution claimed to be as strong as a traditional box, but up to 10% lighter and made with around 40% recycled fibre.

PepsiCo’s Gatorade sports drink brand has unveiled Gatorade Lower Sugar, a new variant containing 75% less sugar than the classic Gatorade Thirst Quencher.

PepsiCo has revealed a new portfolio strategy for 2026, centered around multifunctional protein innovation across several brands.

Premier Foods’ Oxo stocks brand has unveiled several new lines this month: Bone Broth, Signature Ready-to-Use Stock, and Stock Powder.

Rude Health has launched a new premium barista milk alternative range, debuting in two varieties – pistachio and hazelnut – this month (October 2025).

Nestlé has announced the launch of Very Berry Cheerios, providing a fruity twist on its popular O-shaped breakfast cereal.

UK-based functional beverage brand Moju has expanded its range of immunity shots with the new Honey Lemon variant.