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Mars is expanding its biscuit offering in the UK with the introduction of Galaxy Chocolatey Moments, featuring shortcake biscuits ‘smothered’ in chocolate.

Valeo Foods has moved its Rowse brand beyond honey with the introduction of a chocolate spread in the UK.

Chicago-based food start-up Tovala has closed a $30m Series C funding round to fuel the growth of its smart oven and self-cook meal service.

Nestlé has expanded its KitKat offering for the UK and Ireland with the introduction of a new marbled dark and white chocolate bar.

Agtech start-up Pairwise has secured $90m in a Series B funding round, as it looks to develop and bring genetically enhanced produce to North America.

Natural foods company Chickapea has announced the launch of +Greens, a new organic pasta line offering 24g of plant-based protein per serving.

Kellogg Canada’s Eggo waffle brand is introducing Eggo Chocolate Flavour Cereal, featuring mini waffle-shaped pieces, to mark its 50th birthday in Canada.

Kellogg's has announced the launch of new limited-edition strawberry and white chocolate flavoured Coco Pops in the UK.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream has unveiled the Edy’s (Dreyer’s) Rocky Road Collection, which includes three new ice creams ‘loaded’ with mix-ins.

US frozen snack and appetiser brand, Farm Rich, has added Sweet Onion Petals with Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce to its portfolio.

CSM Bakery Solutions is expanding its range of Cadbury retail bakery products with the introduction of new Mini Bite Grab Bags.

Biotech company Ukko has raised $40m in Series B funding to help accelerate the development of healthier food and therapies for food allergies.