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The UK government’s planned ban on advertising F&B products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) before 9pm is being delayed until January 2026.

Doughlicious has teamed up with Xbox and Bethesda to launch limited-edition Doom: The Dark Ages Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites, celebrating the release of the video game.

PepsiCo plans to more than double its investment in a snack production plant in Kazakhstan’s Almaty Region, positioning it as the largest facility of its kind in Central Asia and marking the company’s first greenfield project in the region.

PepsiCo's PopWorks snack brand has teamed up with Malibu to launch a new limited-edition popped corn snack inspired by the piña colada cocktail.

Plant-based and free-from chocolate brand Nomo has launched two brand-new chocolate bar varieties into UK supermarkets: Salted Popcorn and Birthday Cake.

HP Hood-owned brand Lactaid has launched a new chocolate peanut butter ice cream in the US.

Mrs Crimble’s, a player in the gluten-free cake sector and part of Ecotone UK, has launched its new Lemon Macaroons, tapping into the growing consumer demand for citrus flavours in the dessert market.

Verde Valle Foods has acquired A Dozen Cousins, a brand recognised for its ready-to-eat beans, rice and seasoning sauces inspired by traditional Creole, Caribbean and Latin American cuisines.

US plant-based snack brand Nature’s Bakery has added two new flavours to its soft snack bar line-up.

Bel UK is set to introduce Mini Babybel Protein, a new addition to its popular Babybel cheese snack line, in response to the increasing consumer focus on protein-rich diets.

Hippeas, a player in the plant-based snack sector, has introduced its latest product, Cheezy Cheddar Pops.

The Compleat Food Group’s Wall’s Pastry brand has expanded its vegan range with the launch of two new savoury slices, Vegan Peppered Steak Slice and Vegan Chicken & Mushroom Slice.