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Cartwright & Butler has launched its limited-edition Dubai Style Truffles, now available in several major UK retail outlets and online platforms.

Pladis is venturing into the confectionery market with the introduction of McVitie’s Club Layers Orange. This marks the first time the well-established McVitie’s Club brand will be available in the confectionery sector, aiming to attract a younger consumer demographic.

Cargill has announced a transformation of its global cocoa supply chain, implementing a series of investments aimed at reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and enhancing operational efficiency.

Bubbies Ice Cream, a brand of mochi ice cream in the natural food sector, has been acquired by Marubeni Corporation, a major Japanese trading and investment firm.

Popcorn Shed, a UK-based gourmet popcorn manufacturer, has released a new limited-edition flavour: Matcha Latte Popcorn.

DolCas Biotech, a company known for its advancements in nutraceutical ingredients, has unveiled a novel approach to functional foods by incorporating marine collagen tripeptides into chocolate bars.

Nestlé is expanding its KitKat Chunky line in the UK with the introduction of two new limited-edition flavours designed to appeal to evolving consumer tastes in the food and beverage sector.

Nestlé USA has announced that it will eliminate all FD&C synthetic colours from its US food and beverage products by mid-2026.

Pladis is expanding its Flipz range with a new limited-edition flavour: Strawberry Cheesecake-coated pretzels.

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.

Nestlé has begun a consultation process regarding operational changes at two of its UK-based food facilities, in York, England and Girvan, Scotland, which could lead to job cuts at the sites.

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.