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Hovis and Kingsmill parent companies near merger valued at £75m
Kingsmill bread owner Associated British Foods is reportedly on the verge of finalising a merger with Hovis, owned by private equity firm Endless.
Wildfarmed and Tribe launch 100% regenerative oat bars in Sainsbury’s
UK-based regenerative food company, Wildfarmed, has partnered with natural energy brand Tribe to launch a new range of oat flapjack bars.
Modern Baker secures £2.5m Series A funding to shake up ultra-processed foods
Modern Baker, an innovative UK-based start-up focused on redefining ultra-processed foods (UPFs), has successfully raised £2.5 million in Series A funding led by impact investor network Adjuvo.
EATS 2025: Showcasing the future of food and beverage manufacturing
The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for Food & Beverage (EATS) will take place at the McCormick Place in Chicago, US, from 28-30 October 2025.
General Mills brand Mott’s introduces soft baked apple filled snack bars
Mott’s, a brand under General Mills, has expanded its product line with the introduction of soft baked apple filled bars, aiming to capture a share of the growing on-the-go snack market
Finsbury Food Group and Swizzels launch Squashies Celebration Cake
UK bakery manufacturer Finsbury Food Group has unveiled the first product in a new partnership with British sweet brand, Swizzels: the Squashies Drumstick Celebration Cake.
Glanbia Performance Nutrition expands portfolio with Think! Crispy Squares
Glanbia Performance Nutrition has launched a new product line under its Think! brand, introducing Think! Crispy Squares, a protein-enhanced version of the classic crispy rice treat.
FoodBev takes a tour of Campden BRI’s UK wine lab
Last month, Campden BRI invited FoodBev’s deputy editor, Melissa Bradshaw, for a tour of its dedicated wine laboratory and testing centre in Guildford, UK.
Kodiak expands product line with new trail bars and frozen breakfast sandwiches
Breakfast food brand Kodiak has launched two new product lines in the US: Trail Bars and Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches.
Jason’s Sourdough expands range with two new lines
UK bread brand Jason’s Sourdough has launched two new product ranges, Jason’s Sourdough Creations and Jason’s Everyday Seeded Protein Rolls.
Tesco expands dessert offerings with new chilled and frozen range for summer
UK supermarket chain Tesco has unveiled an extensive new range of chilled and frozen desserts aimed at capturing the summer flavour trends and meeting consumer demand for indulgent yet innovative sweet treats.
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