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Mars-owned Cheez-It has introduced its original crackers in a gluten-free version.

Del Monte Foods has selected three successful bidders for substantially all of its assets following a court-supervised auction process, setting the stage for the transition of its major business segments to new ownership.

Meat group Vion has announced plans to permanently close its deboning facility in Hilden, Germany, citing ongoing structural changes in the meat market that are driving the need for consolidation.

Nature’s Own, the nation’s number one selling bread brand, has expanded its better-for-you bakery portfolio with the launch of Nature’s Own Life Wheat + Protein bread, a protein-rich, keto-friendly loaf aimed at health-conscious shoppers seeking functional everyday staples.

US investment firm MPearlRock has acquired The Good Crisp Company, a fast-growing, clean label salty snack brand known for reimagining classic snack formats with better-for-you attributes.

British jam brand Fearne & Rosie is adding a new seedless preserve range to its portfolio, available in raspberry and strawberry varieties.

Terry’s Chocolate is expanding its Easter range with a new shell egg as it looks to translate its Christmas dominance into seasonal growth in the UK chocolate market.

US snack brand Like Air has launched a limited-edition Vietnamese coffee-flavoured puffcorn in partnership with premium coffee company Copper Cow Coffee.

The Dairy Council of California has released its new 2026 Trends for Education and Health Professionals publication, offering an in-depth look at emerging forces shaping food, nutrition and health systems that industry stakeholders should watch this year.

Functional hydration brand Vievé has entered the healthy snacking market with the launch of a new range of high-protein, low-sugar bars, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio.

Nutri-Grain Crunchy is formulated with oats, barley, buckwheat, rye and quinoa, delivering at least 23g of whole grains per bar and a 'good source of fibre'.

Heinz has unveiled a unique new packaging innovation: the Heinz Dipper, a fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment engineered for on-the-go dipping.