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Pladis-owned McVitie's is expanding its iconic Jaffa Cakes portfolio with the introduction of a new mango-flavoured variant.

Pladis is strengthening its savoury snacking portfolio with the launch of two limited-edition additions to its Jacob’s Mini Cheddars range.

McVitie’s is extending its popular Hobnobs portfolio with the launch of Hobnobs Oaty Crunch Creams.

Jennifer Moss, chief R&D officer at Pladis, explores how health, personalisation and sustainability are reshaping snacking and why brands must balance flavour, ethics and innovation.

The Golden Cinnamon flavour features the classic buttery texture of McVitie’s Digestives, enhanced with the warm and sweet notes of cinnamon.

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.

The collaboration introduces Flipz Elf on the Shelf Sugar Cookie Covered Pretzels, a limited edition flavour to capture the spirit of the festive season.

Snack giant Pladis, owner of the McVitie’s and Jacob’s brands, has today announced a £68 million investment across its UK operations.

Pladis, the parent company of well-known brands such as McVitie’s and Godiva, has revealed the selection of 12 start-ups for its inaugural 2025 Accelerator Programme.