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PepsiCo wins dismissal of lawsuit over Flamin’ Hot Cheetos origin
PepsiCo has won a key victory in the legal dispute over the origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, after a US federal court dismissed a lawsuit brought by former Frito-Lay's executive Richard Montañez.
Jun 3, 2025


Oreo maker Mondelēz files lawsuit against Aldi for allegedly copying cookie and cracker packaging
Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against retail chain Aldi, alleging that the retailer has ‘blatantly’ copied the packaging designs for several of Mondelēz’s well-known cookie and cracker brands.
Jun 2, 2025


US protein bar brand David secures $75m in Series A round, acquires food-tech group Epogee
US-based food brand David has secured $75 million in a Series A funding round led by Greenoaks, with participation from Valor Equity Partners.
Jun 2, 2025


Montezuma’s adds Neapolitan ice cream-inspired chocolates to truffles range
UK chocolate brand Montezuma’s has added a new variant to its range of chocolate truffle boxes: Neapolitan Ice Cream Truffles.
May 30, 2025


Keebler unveils limited-edition Superman Fudge Stripes
Ferrero-owned brand Keebler has partnered with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a new limited-edition cookie inspired by the upcoming Superman film.
May 30, 2025


Mars expands Twix line with Snickerdoodle flavour
Mars has unveiled a new addition to its Twix range: Twix Snickerdoodle.
May 29, 2025


JM Smucker to close Indianapolis facility amid optimisation of sweet baked snacks segment
The JM Smucker Co has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, US, amid efforts to optimise its sweet baked snacks segment.
May 29, 2025


Opinion: To buy or not to buy – Brands must get serious about user-generated content
Randy Mercer, VP at Global Products, 1 WorldSync explains how food and beverage brands can showcase real experiences and genuine enthusiasm for their products by using User-Generated Content to drive engagement and growth.
May 29, 2025


Final Boss Sour secures $4m in seed funding, expands product line with tropical flavours
Final Boss Sour, a gaming-themed snack brand known for its healthier sour alternatives, has announced the successful completion of a $4 million Seed 2 funding round.
May 29, 2025


Pot Noodle launches Flame Grilled Steak flavour
Pot Noodle, a leading player in the UK instant hot snack sector, has introduced a new flavour, Flame Grilled Steak, available exclusively at Asda this month before a broader rollout to major supermarkets later this summer.
May 28, 2025


Oreo unveils limited-edition cookie collaboration with Selena Gomez
Oreo has announced a new limited-edition cookie developed in collaboration with American singer and actress Selena Gomez.
May 27, 2025


Swizzels adds new sour and tropical HFSS-compliant products to Squashies portfolio
British confectionery producer Swizzels has launched two new HFSS-compliant products under its Squashies sweet brand: Squashies Tropical...
May 23, 2025
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