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Aldi has launched a new range of German-themed snacks to celebrate Oktoberfest, aiming to attract shoppers looking for festive flavours.

Unilever is expanding its ice cream offerings with the launch of new snackable formats, leveraging the UK’s £2.9bn snacking market.

Daily Crunch, a rapidly growing player in the snack food sector, has successfully closed a $4m funding round led by Launch Tennessee.

Mars-owned brand Kind Snacks has announced the appointment of Daniel Calderoni as chief executive officer for North America.

One Rock Capital Partners has plans to acquire Europe Snacks, a private label manufacturer of savoury snacks in the European market.

Chomps, a well-known player in the US meat snack sector, is set to open a new manufacturing facility in Mexico, Missouri, in 2025.

US-based seed snacks brand Smackin’ has unveiled its latest innovation, Ranch Sunflower Seeds.

Campbell has completed the sale of its Pop Secret popcorn business to Our Home, a company that produces better-for-you snacks.

QualiTech, a manufacturer of plant nutrition and food ingredients, has acquired of Ellison Bakery, a producer of baked goods.

PepsiCo’s crisp brand Walkers has expanded its core line-up with the addition of its new BBQ Sauce flavour.

Del has unveiled its latest product innovation, Bubble Fruit Gel, a unique snacking option that combines real fruit, popping boba and gel.

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