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New ‘superfruit’ red berry grapes launch in UK under BoomBites brand
Spanish brand BoomBites claims to have brought a UK-first ‘superfruit’ to British supermarkets with the launch of its Red Berry Grapes, now available in Marks and Spencers stores.
World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025: Shortlist announcement
FoodBev is pleased to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025!
Jason’s Sourdough expands beyond bread category with new sourdough crumpets
UK sourdough brand Jason’s Sourdough has expanded beyond the bread category with its latest launch: Proper Sourdough Crumpets.
30 speakers confirmed for Vertical Farming World Congress 2025 in Amsterdam
The first 30 expert speakers for the sixth edition of the Vertical Farming World Congress have been announced, set to take place on 7-9 October in Amsterdam.
Frozen food brand Pack’d moves into ingredients space with new range
Frozen organic food producer Pack’d has added a new range of frozen ingredients to its UK retail portfolio.
Bath bomb-inspired Flavour Bombs set to shake up home cooking
With the aim of reshaping the scratch cooking category, Flavour Bombs has launched its innovative line of bath bomb-inspired home cooking ingredients.
General Mills invests $54m to expand Minnesota innovation centre
General Mills will invest $54 million to expand its James Ford Bell Technical Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota, in what is said to be the largest upgrade in the facility’s history.
Aldi debuts innovative triple-sauce dispenser in response to UK condiment preferences
Aldi has unveiled a limited-edition triple-sauce dispenser designed to cater to the growing demand for customisable condiment options among British consumers.
Puratos expands innovation footprint in Latin America with new centre in Costa Rica
This facility is part of the company's strategy to enhance its presence in Latin America and serve as a catalyst for product development and trend adaptation in the region.
Heinz expands sauce range in Canada with new ‘flavour-forward’ mayo-style offerings
Heinz has launched four new mayonnaise-style sauces in Canada, aiming to satisfy growing consumer demand for more ‘adventurous’ sauce options.
Opinion: The mid-strength drinks opportunity – A new trend and what it means for trade and retail
Laura Willoughby MBE, founder of Club Soda, the UK's foremost expert in low and no alcoholic drinks, discusses how things have changed and what opportunities are available in the alcohol trade and retail sector.
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