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British snack brand The Protein Ball Co has introduced three new products as part of a new dual-textured ‘Stuffed’ line.

Genius Gourmet has partnered with hot sauce brand Tapatío to launch a new range of high-protein snack puffs, expanding its better-for-you snacking portfolio.

Babybel is expanding its snack cheese portfolio with the launch of Babybel PRO, a new mini cheese designed to deliver both protein and probiotics.

Flowers Foods has appointed Michelle Lorge as president of Simple Mills, as founder Katlin Smith steps down from her CEO role.

EU negotiators have agreed to go ahead with a ban on the use of animal-associated names for plant-based products, restricting 31 words in total including ‘chicken’ and ‘steak’.

US agriculture innovation companies NuCicer and Stricks Ag are teaming up to scale a high-protein chickpea variety, aiming to meet growing demand for more nutritious ingredients.

Fairfields Farm has partnered with Temprd to launch a limited-edition Easter product combining milk chocolate with potato crisps.

Those Vegan Cowboys, a Belgian start-up specialising in precision fermented dairy, has celebrated record-breaking progress since launching its crowdfunding campaign last week.

Cal-Maine Foods has announced the acquisition of the foods assets of Creighton Brothers, including Crystal Lake, for approximately $128.5m.

Ferrero has announced a new governance structure, including the creation of two new roles reporting to Ferrero International president, Giovanni Ferrero.

KP Snacks has entered into a formal consultation process over the proposed discontinuation of Tyrrells-branded vegetable crisps.

Once Upon a Farm has introduced a new range of organic food products for babies and children, with availability beginning in early April 2026 at select US retailers and online.