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Puratos acquires US nut ingredient specialist Vör Foods to accelerate bakery innovation
Puratos acquires U.S. nut ingredient maker Vör Foods to boost sweet goods innovation and expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint.
Finsbury Food Group launches first supermarket cake bento box with Little Big Cake
Finsbury Food Group has launched a new own-brand cake concept, Little Big Cake, introducing what it claims is the 'UK’s first cake-only bento box' to reach supermarket shelves.
Impossible Foods joins forces with yeast protein start-up Equii
The partnership marks Impossible's expansion into new protein-boosted products that are complementary to its meat alternatives, including grain-based breads and pasta.
Pillsbury launches pistachio cake mix and whipped frosting
Pillsbury Baking has expanded its baking mix portfolio with the launch of Pillsbury Moist Supreme Pistachio Cake Mix and Pillsbury Whipped Pistachio Frosting.
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.
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