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Opinion: Less healthy food – Savvy retailers are turning restrictions into healthy profits
James Nevard, head of qualitative research at Linney, explores how retailers are profiting despite the regulatory challenges surrounding popular foods that have been designated ‘less healthy’.
Flyers expands beyond liquorice with sour confectionery sticks
British liquorice confectionery brand Flyers has expanded its range with the launch of a new non-liquorice sour apple and raspberry sticks product.
Game, set, matcha: The green powder taking the world by storm
Steeped in centuries-old Japanese tradition, matcha is now bursting onto Western scenes with fresh energy. Here, FoodBev’s Siân Yates investigates matcha’s meteoric rise.
Mondelēz and Tesco launch sustainable packaging trial for Crunchie multipacks
Mondelēz International has partnered with Tesco to trial a new initiative aimed at reducing plastic packaging for its iconic Cadbury Crunchie multipacks.
Puff Cookies launches new products amid rapid expansion
Puff Cookies, one of the fastest-growing cookie dough brand in the US, has unveiled a series of exciting new products that are set to enhance its already popular line-up.
Opinion: The sweet escape – Unpacking the buzz around next-gen sweeteners in modern F&B systems
Suchita Arya, Content Specialist at ChemBizR, looks at how producers can deliver a sugar-like experience without negatively impacting the taste and texture consumers love.
Lindt & Sprüngli launches Excellence Fusion chocolate bar
Premium chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has unveiled its latest innovation, Excellence Fusion, which promises to redefine the chocolate experience by combining the boldness of dark chocolate with the creaminess of milk or white chocolate.
Mars Wrigley introduces festive line-up for Christmas 2025
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its 2025 festive line-up, tapping into the growing trends of nostalgia, gifting and indulgence with new product innovations aimed at both retailers and consumers.
Hershey’s Reese's and Oreo brands collaborate on new product line
In a bid to meet consumer demand for innovative flavour combinations, The Hershey Company has revealed a collaboration between its iconic Reese's and Oreo brands.
Nestlé unveils bakery-inspired confectionery range in the UK
Nestlé is set to launch a new bakery-inspired range in the UK, featuring popular chocolate brands Aero, Milkybar and Munchies.
Win-Win secures £3m in Series A funding for cocoa-free chocolate alternatives
Food tech company Win-Winhas successfully raised £3 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant step in its mission to provide sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional chocolate.
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