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Theakston Brewery and kombucha producer Equinox Kombucha have joined forces to launch Hopbucha.

General Mills has launched its 2026 seasonal product line-up in the US, featuring new autumn-inspired baking mixes alongside returning pumpkin spice and Halloween-themed products.

California-based Joel Gott Wines has launched Sauvy B, a new line of ready-to-drink canned Sauvignon Blanc spritz beverages with added electrolytes.

Fortnum & Mason has launched Pineapple Rum, the inaugural release in its new Amalthea Experimental Series.

Better-for-you snack brand Nature’s Garden has expanded its Probiotic Yoggies portfolio with the launch of a fifth flavour: Tropical.

Spam has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Spam Gochujang, a new Korean-inspired variant.

Califia Farms is expanding its portfolio in the US with the launch of Banana Crème Almond Milk Latte and Organic Banana Crème Almond Milk Coffee Creamer, tapping into the popularity of banana-flavoured coffee options.

Mission Craft Cocktails is expanding its ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail portfolio with the launch of Pickle-Rita, a dill-infused tequila margarita.

Mentos has expanded its UK sharing bag portfolio with the launch of Sour Tones, a new range of sour-flavoured fruit chews.

Kashi has expanded into the granola category with the launch of Kashi Gut Health Granola.

Kallø is expanding its snacking portfolio with the launch of Popped Corn Cakes.

UK children’s food brand Pip Organic has unveiled a duo of new snacking products in Waitrose stores.