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Hillshire Farm expands into the frozen aisle with stuffed croissants and ciabatta deli sandwiches
Tyson Foods-owned brand Hillshire Farm is entering the freezer aisle for the first time with the launch of Stuffed Croissants and Ciabatta Deli Sandwiches.
Jason’s Sourdough expands Tesco range with premium ready-to-eat toasties
UK bread brand Jason’s Sourdough is enhancing its presence in Tesco stores by launching a new line of premium ready-to-eat toasties.
Brenntag Specialties opens new food innovation centre in Leeds, UK
Brenntag Specialties has announced the opening of its new Innovation & Application Center for Food & Nutrition in Leeds, UK.
Roberts Bakery's future secured through Boparan Private Office investment
Frank Roberts & Sons has been acquired by Boparan Private Office, securing the future of the 138-year-old Northwich bakery and preserving 433 jobs.
Mr Kipling launches limited-edition Mince Pie Ice Cream ahead of festive season
Premier Foods is set to delight UK consumers this winter with the introduction of its limited-edition Mr Kipling Mince Pie Ice Cream.
Philadelphia taps into festive season with Frozen Cheesecake and Cinnamon Frosting
Philadelphia is poised to enhance the holiday dessert landscape with the launch of its first-ever Frozen Cheesecake and a new Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.
Roberts Bakery in talks with potential partners as administrator notice filed
Roberts Bakery has confirmed it is in discussions with potential partners and funders following the publication of a Notice of Intention to appoint administrators on 6 October 2025.
DSM-Firmenich opens new global food innovation centre in Delft, the Netherlands
DSM-Firmenich has inaugurated its new Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft, the Netherlands, marking a major step in the company’s food and biotechnology innovation strategy.
Hovis enters sourdough market with new cob range
Bakery brand Hovis has launched its first sourdough products – White Sourdough Cob and Seeded Sourdough Cob – as it looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for premium bread.
Diet Coke brings back retro favourites in UK and US for limited time
Diet Coke has relaunched two previous favourite products in the UK and US markets, as the ongoing nostalgia trend continues to drive innovation across the food and beverage industry.
Innovation in egg alternatives: The next generation
CSM Ingredients launched in April 2025 Egg ’n Easy Plus, the latest advancement in its Egg ’n Easy range for egg reduction in bakery.
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