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Pladis adds to McVitie’s Digestives line with limited-edition Golden Cinnamon flavour
The Golden Cinnamon flavour features the classic buttery texture of McVitie’s Digestives, enhanced with the warm and sweet notes of cinnamon.
CMA fast-tracks AB Foods' Hovis acquisition to Phase 2 investigation
By bypassing the Phase 1 investigation, the CMA aims to expedite the process, benefiting both ABF and Hovis as they seek regulatory clearance for the acquisition.
Dave's Killer Bread expands product line with new breakfast bars
The newly introduced soft-baked breakfast bars come in three flavours: Boomin' Blueberry Muffin, Strawberry Crumble and Apple Cinnamon Crisp.
CMA proposes to accept remedies amid Vandemoortele-Délifrance merger investigation
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is proposing to accept remedies following its investigation into Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance.
Oreo unveils range of new product innovations for US portfolio, including zero-sugar option
Mondelez’s Oreo cookie brand has announced a range of new product innovations for its US portfolio, including a zero-sugar variety.
Crave expands frozen bakery range with Choccy Dodoughs launch
Free-from snack brand Crave is set to expand its frozen bakery range with the launch of Choccy Dodoughs in Morrisons stores from 4 January 2026.
Lesaffre expands Shanghai Baking Center with new industrial-scale production lines
Lesaffre, a major player in fermentation and microorganisms, has expanded its Baking Center in Shanghai with the installation of new state-of-the-art industrial production lines.
NutriFusion partners with BeLoved Foods to boost nutrition in mug cakes
NutriFusion, maker of nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable ingredient blends, has partnered with BeLoved Foods, the functional baking brand behind single-serve mug cakes for women aged 35 and over.
CMA flags competition concerns in Vandemoortele-Délifrance merger
This merger, formalised under a Share Purchase Agreement signed in June 2025, is now under scrutiny as the CMA prepares for a possible Phase 2 investigation.
Fray Bentos launches tinned Festive Turkey Pie amid growing demand for convenient foods
Fray Bentos, the British pie brand, has unveiled its new Festive Turkey Pie, now available at major retailers including Asda and Morrisons.
Lasenor teams up with Meala FoodTech to present texturizing pea protein for egg-reduced muffins
Spanish bakery solutions company Lasenor has debuted a clean label, texturizing protein specifically designed for commercial bakery applications, in collaboration with Israeli start-up Meala FoodTech.
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