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Ferrero UK is launching Kinder Bueno Dark, aiming to tap into premium dark chocolate demand while driving incremental value for retailers.

Plant-based oat milk chocolate brand HAPPi is set to shake up Easter 2026 with the launch of its new Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg.

Lactaid has officially expanded beyond milk and ice cream with the launch of new Lactaid Creamers, further extending its lactose-free dairy portfolio.

brand’s functional wellness portfolio with the launch of Purely Glow Salted Vanilla Pistachio Granola.

Yerba Madre, a US-based yerba mate brand, is rolling out a range of new flavours and formats in 2026, including sparkling, ready-to-drink and convenience-exclusive options.

The new flavour offerings – Straw-Bae Shortcake, PB Blondie Bestie and Mocha Mood Pie – bring the total Sundaes portfolio to seven.

Maison Perrier is expanding its US sparkling water portfolio with French Kiss, its first sweetened sparkling water featuring prebiotics and real fruit juice.

Tattooed Chef is entering the pizza segment with a new cottage cheese-based crust, as manufacturers race to add protein and functionality to mainstream comfort foods.

Sublime Butter has partnered with craft chocolatier Harth Chocolate to launch No. 20 Hot Chocolate Butter, a limited-edition collaborative product.

ChicP has launched what it calls 'the UK’s first-ever' functional hummus range.

A-Sha Foods, known for its air-dried noodles and snacks, is set to release the first 'SpongeBob SquarePants'-inspired ramen noodle cups.

UK natural energy drink brand Tenzing is expanding beyond caffeine-led propositions with the launch of a new functional sub-range, Natural Energy+.