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As 2025 nears its close, Pladis' head development chef, Robert Craggs, reflects on the priorities and key trends for snack producers to consider in the year ahead.

Food brand Late July, which is part of the Campbell’s Company, has introduced a new limited-edition tortilla chip in time for the festive season.

Women’s health startup Evelyn has expanded into functional snacking with the launch of The PMS Bar, which it claims is the first snack bar specifically formulated to support women during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.

Mars has finalised its acquisition of Kellanova, consolidating two iconic businesses and positioning Mars Snacking as a formidable force in the market.

Snax-Sational Brands has partnered with Chiquita, the world’s most recognisable banana brand, to debut Chiquita Plantain Chips, a new five-flavour lineup crafted to tap into the fast-growing demand for globally inspired, better-for-you snacks.

Renee Leber, manager for food science and technical services at the Institute for Food Technologies explores innovative methods and ingredients to reduce sugar content in candy, chocolate and confections.

General Mills has launched a new Dark Chocolate variant of its Reese’s Puffs cereal, marking the first major flavour expansion since the brand’s 1994 debut.

Activist investor Elliott Management Corp is reportedly on the verge of finalising a settlement with PepsiCo, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Goldfish will launch its first flavoured pretzels in January 2026, expanding the brand’s pretzel range with two new seasoned varieties.

The Hershey Company is set to capture the attention of chocolate enthusiasts with its latest offering: the limited-edition Dubai-Inspired Chocolate Bar.

Ben & Jerry’s has expanded its UK range with two new flavours inspired by popular bakery treats: Churrifically Churros-y and Strawberry Doughnut-eee.

Unilever has announced the sale of its healthier snacking brand, Graze, to Katjes International, the parent company of the popular candy brand Candy Kittens.