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Danone is entering the fast-growing meal-replacement category with the launch of a new range of on-the-go drinks under its Alpro brand, marking a further expansion of its plant-based portfolio in Europe.

The launches include new take-home cartons, ice cream bars and mini formats, led by a Dark Cherry Truffle tub and Cherry Dark Chocolate bars.

Organic frozen food producer Pack'd has expanded its fruit portfolio with the launch of Organic Frozen Pomegranate.

Rowntree’s is expanding its ice lolly portfolio with two new fruit-led products, as owner Froneri looks to reinforce its position in the take-home ice cream category.

Conagra said the reformulation delivers up to 70% less saturated fat than dairy butter while also adding functional nutritional benefits.

The new products – including wing sauces, dips and squeeze formats – will roll out nationally in the coming weeks, ahead of the Super Bowl.

The products aim to blur the lines between ambient snacking and frozen desserts and come in two variants – Oatmeal Creme Pies and Cosmic Brownies ice cream sandwiches.

Nestlé-owned brand Milkybar has launched a new white chocolate product in the UK and Ireland, expanding its range with a crunchy sharing format.

Planet Oat, HP Hood’s US oat milk brand, has entered the zero-sugar creamer market, launching what it says are the category’s first oat-based creamers with no sugar.

Twinings has expanded its ready-to-drink Sparkling Tea portfolio with the launch of a new peach-flavoured variant.

UK chocolate brand Ritter Sport has introduced Roasted Peanut, a new addition to its premium nut portfolio, to grow the nut chocolate segment.

Lactalis and Bioiberica launch Puleva Vita Calcio Colágeno, Spain’s first milk drink with native type II collagen for functional dairy innovation.