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Tim Tam debuts Sweet & Salty flavour in the UK biscuit market
Tim Tam, Australia’s iconic chocolate biscuit brand, has introduced a new flavour, Sweet & Salty, now available exclusively at Tesco stores across the UK.
Icelandic Provisions releases new Salted Caramel & Banana skyr
Icelandic Provisions, a rapidly growing brand in the skyr market, has introduced a new flavour to its product line: Salted Caramel & Banana Extra Creamy skyr.
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.
NewPrinces Group acquires Carrefour's Italian supermarkets in €1bn deal
In a bold move signalling its ambition in the food retail sector, NewPrinces has announced the acquisition of Carrefour's Italian supermarkets for €1 billion.
Beneo launches sustainable rice farming initiative in Vietnam
Beneo has announced a three-year collaborative project aimed at promoting sustainable rice farming practices in Vietnam.
Cheez-It expands UK portfolio with cheese and smokey bacon flavour
Cheez-It, the popular American snack brand, is marking its first anniversary in the UK market by introducing a new flavour: Cheese and Smokey Bacon.
Kerry expands R&D capabilities in Southeast Asia with new Jakarta facility
Kerry Group has inaugurated a new office and research, development and applications facility in Jakarta, Indonesia, signalling a strategic investment in the region's growing food innovation landscape.
Update: Global shockwaves as Trump's tariff proposals challenge food and drink trade
Donald Trump has been making headlines recently, notably for his controversial comments regarding Coca-Cola, which sparked discussions about corporate influence and American products.
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.
Progresso launches BBQ-inspired soups to capture summer flavour trends
In time for summer, General Mills' brand Progresso has introduced a new line of BBQ-inspired soups aimed at transforming traditional cookout flavours into convenient, ready-to-eat meals.
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