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In the UK, oat milk brand Oatly has unveiled its latest offerings: a new range of ready-to-drink iced coffees designed for the growing grab-and-go market.

Bauducco, one of the largest producers of Panettone, has unveiled Bauducco Chocottone: a new chocolate-centric holiday sweet loaf developed exclusively for the US market.

Retailer Aldi UK has unveiled two brand-new flavoured butters under its Specially Selected premium range, designed to enhance festive eating occasions.

Nutrifood and Australia’s ViPlus Dairy have introduced GippsNature Organic A2, the first product under their new international joint venture, ViPlus Nutritional Australia, marking a major milestone in the companies’ long-term partnership and sets the foundation for an ambitious global expansion strategy.

Maple Leaf Foods has introduced Maple Leaf Mighty Protein, a new line of chicken protein sticks aimed at meeting rising consumer demand for convenient, high-protein snacks.

Higgidy is tapping into the demand for festive flavours with the launch of two limited-edition Christmas rolls, supported by a full seasonal packaging refresh across its popular snacking and sharing lines.

Mars has introduced several new limited-edition confectionery products for the 2025 holiday season across its M&M’s, Twix and Life Savers brands.

Flavour specialists ITS has unveiled a new portfolio of natural smoke-free smoked flavours designed to help cheese manufacturers maintain authentic smoky profiles ahead of incoming EU legislation that will restrict traditional smoke flavourings from July 2026.

Aston Manor Cider Makers has unveiled Chance Clean Cider, the UK’s first standalone non-alcoholic cider brand, created to bring authentic craft cider to the low and no category.

British plant-based food brand This has announced the launch of a new seasonal Chestnut, Mushroom and Caramelised Onion Nut Roast.

Scottish sourdough pizza brand, East Pizzas, is entering retail for the first time with a new range of dough balls, pizza bases and ready-to-cook topped pizzas, set to roll out from next month.

Syren Spreads has debuted what it calls the world’s first spoonable adaptogenic and botanical beauty chocolate, set to launch 1 December 2025.