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PepsiCo’s Gatorade sports drink brand has unveiled Gatorade Lower Sugar, a new variant containing 75% less sugar than the classic Gatorade Thirst Quencher.

PepsiCo has revealed a new portfolio strategy for 2026, centered around multifunctional protein innovation across several brands.

Premier Foods’ Oxo stocks brand has unveiled several new lines this month: Bone Broth, Signature Ready-to-Use Stock, and Stock Powder.

Rude Health has launched a new premium barista milk alternative range, debuting in two varieties – pistachio and hazelnut – this month (October 2025).

Nestlé has announced the launch of Very Berry Cheerios, providing a fruity twist on its popular O-shaped breakfast cereal.

UK-based functional beverage brand Moju has expanded its range of immunity shots with the new Honey Lemon variant.

Welsh meadery and brewery Hive Mind has teamed up with coffee brand Rave Coffee to launch Second Breakfast, a new coffee honey stout innovation.

I.T.S has launched a new ‘crossbreed fruit’ flavour line, tapping into the hybrid fruit trend amid rising interest in new twists on classic favourites across the F&B industry.

The Compleat Food Group’s Vadasz brand has expanded its range with a trio of live cultured, naturally fermented dips, claimed to be a first-to-market innovation in the UK.

Scott Dixon, managing director of The Flava People, explains why medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are vital to unlocking innovation and the unique benefits they bring to the sector.

Diet Coke has relaunched two previous favourite products in the UK and US markets, as the ongoing nostalgia trend continues to drive innovation across the food and beverage industry.

Plant-based food brand Bosh is launching eight new ready meal products, including two pizzas, into Tesco stores across the UK this month.