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Werther’s Original is introducing a limited-edition Caramel Apple Hard Candies product to its seasonal Harvest Line in the US.

Pip & Nut has become the first UK snack company to join Tony’s Open Chain, which is aimed at eradicating exploitation in cocoa supply chain.

Food giant Mars is set to acquire Kellanova, the maker of snacks such as Pringles and Cheez-It, for $35.9 billion.

Utz Brands has completed its acquisition of 65 direct-store delivery routes in South Florida from National Food Corp.

Trail mix brand Kar's Nuts has announced the launch of a new co-branded line of trail mixes in partnership with M&M’s in the US.

Silicon Valley, US-based venture capital firm Pegasus Tech Ventures has partnered with Japanese snacking giant Calbee.

Krispy Kreme has refreshed its doughnut offering in the UK, with a new lineup featuring eight brand-new recipes.

US-based CPG firm Conagra Brands has acquired Sweetwood Smoke & Co., maker of Fatty Smoked Meat Sticks.

PepsiCo-owned FritoLay North America has launched three new flavours of its Lay’s potato chips in the US, inspired by global destinations.

Epicurium’s founder Ben Mckechnie explores key seasonal snacking trends to reveal consumer buying patterns throughout the year.

PepsiCo’s-owned crisp brand Walkers has expanded its portfolio with three limited-edition sandwich-inspired flavours.

Salts, sourced from pristine locales and devoid of additives, emerge as the solution to health concerns while driving premiumisation.