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PopCorners launches high-protein snack range
PepsiCo’s PopCorners brand is expanding its better-for-you snack portfolio with the launch of a new protein range.
UK food industry hits back at government’s reported price cap proposals
The UK food industry has responded to alleged government proposals for retailers to cap the prices of essential grocery items such as bread, eggs and milk in return for easing certain regulations.
Brami raises $33m Series B to scale authentic high-protein pasta brand
Brami has secured $33 million in Series B funding in a round led by VMG Partners, as the company looks to expand its supply chain capabilities and accelerate growth.
Nestlé Professional expands sweet bakery offer with branded muffin range
Nestlé Professional has expanded its out-of-home bakery offering with a new range of branded muffins.
CMA provisionally clears ABF-Hovis merger in Northern Ireland
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared the proposed merger between Associated British Foods’ bakery business and Hovis across the whole of the UK, following additional analysis conducted as part of its Phase 2 investigation.
McVitie’s expands Jammy’s range with new fruit flavours
McVitie’s is broadening its sweet biscuit portfolio with the launch of two new additions to its Jammy’s range.
New York Bakery brings potato buns to UK retail with launch of Legendary Burger Buns
New York Bakery has expanded its UK product portfolio with the launch of Legendary Burger Buns.
Koenig's Industrie Rex Evo EC brings suction dividing to industrial scale
Koenig has launched the Industrie Rex Evo EC, a dough dividing and rounding machine that applies the suction-dividing principle to high-volume industrial production for the first time.
Princes Group CEO to step down as company begins succession process
Princes Group has announced that chief executive officer, Simon Harrison, will step down from his role and leave the board on 30 June 2026.
Walkers shortbread targets sharing occasions with launch of Wee Chunkies
Walker’s Shortbread is entering the indulgent snacking category with the launch of Wee Chunkies, a new heatable shortbread format
Cal-Maine Foods expands prepared foods portfolio with acquisition of Van’s frozen breakfast brand
Cal-Maine Foods acquires Van’s Foods business of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery.
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