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Mr Kipling is expanding its Christmas 2026 range with four new festive products and a new four-pack format for its Mince Pie Whirls.

Plant-based ingredients specialist Roquette has unveiled Wellence GF 1229, a new functional ingredient solution designed to boost performance and quality in gluten-free baked goods.

Pepperidge Farm has extended the sourdough trend beyond the bakery aisle with the launch of a new range of Sourdough Cookies.

Oreo has introduced a limited-edition Espresso Creme flavour to its Thins range.

Pukka is launching seven new products across its chilled pies and savoury pastry ranges for autumn.

Frankgerald Stepp will join the McVitie’s owner in January 2027, succeeding Mario Reis.

The French government has proposed a plan to extend its sugar tax on soft drinks to include high-sugar processed foods, a measure aiming to improve public health across the nation.

St Pierre has launched two new sandwich carriers, Soft Pretzel Rolls and Mediterranean Herb Brioche Rolls.

Bakeful has launched three limited-edition autumn products: maple mini donuts, pumpkin spice mini muffins and apple cider mini muffins.

Wonderbrands has launched Wonder AirCrisp, a fresh bakery product specifically developed for air fryer preparation.

Finsbury Food Group has expanded its licensed Thorntons portfolio by launching a new celebration cake.

Nexture has announced its acquisition of La Crema, a Dubai-based manufacturer of chocolate and food ingredients for bakery, ice cream and fine pastry applications.