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French’s launches limited edition green mustard in Minions & Monsters Collaboration
French’s is introducing a new addition to the condiment aisle this summer with the launch of French’s Groomi’s Green Mustard.
Research highlights affordability and taste as plant-based growth drivers in Europe
New analysis of Circana data, by Good Food Institute Europe, shows that improvements in affordability and taste boosted the sales volume of plant-based foods in four of the continent’s leading markets in 2025.
Organic Valley launches spreadable butter with olive oil
US dairy cooperative Organic Valley has expanded its butter portfolio with the launch of a new organic butter and olive oil blend designed to be spreadable straight from the refrigerator.
EU proposes ban on Russian cod imports as fisheries sector targeted in latest sanctions package
The EU has proposed a ban on imports of Russian cod as part of a new sanctions package aimed at increasing pressure on Russia over its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
New Planta protein powder with Solein air protein launched in US
A new protein powder, containing Solar Foods’ Solein ‘air protein’ ingredient, is launching in the US under Ambrosia Collective’s brand Planta.
European study highlights regenerative agriculture’s crop resilience benefits during drought
New European research from Soil Capital suggests that regenerative farming practices can help protect crop production during drought.
Jimmybar! expands functional nutrition portfolio with creatine-collagen protein bars
JimmyBar! is expanding its performance nutrition offering with the launch of what it describes as the world's first protein bars to combine creatine and collagen.
GLP-1 weight loss drug boom reshapes Britain's food and beverage landscape
The rapid rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications is creating profound shifts across Britain's food and beverage sector, with households spending £780 million less on groceries overall.
KPM Analytics opens new baking lab to close the data gap
KPM Analytics has opened a new baking lab within its Rheology Centre of Excellence in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France.
Lidl signs £500m five-year agreement with growers as demand for British berries surges
Lidl GB has unveiled a £500 million investment in the British berry sector.
McVitie’s Penguin expands into savoury snacking with Penguin Bites
Pladis is extending the reach of one of the UK’s most recognisable biscuit brands with the launch of McVitie’s Penguin Bites, making the brand’s first move into savoury snacking.
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