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Flavour specialists ITS has unveiled a new portfolio of natural smoke-free smoked flavours designed to help cheese manufacturers maintain authentic smoky profiles ahead of incoming EU legislation that will restrict traditional smoke flavourings from July 2026.

Aston Manor Cider Makers has unveiled Chance Clean Cider, the UK’s first standalone non-alcoholic cider brand, created to bring authentic craft cider to the low and no category.

British plant-based food brand This has announced the launch of a new seasonal Chestnut, Mushroom and Caramelised Onion Nut Roast.

Scottish sourdough pizza brand, East Pizzas, is entering retail for the first time with a new range of dough balls, pizza bases and ready-to-cook topped pizzas, set to roll out from next month.

Syren Spreads has debuted what it calls the world’s first spoonable adaptogenic and botanical beauty chocolate, set to launch 1 December 2025.

Rind Snacks, the sustainable, fruit-forward brand has announced the launch of its latest innovation, Rind Raspberry Almond Granola Squares, available exclusively at Sam’s Clubs across the US

Danone North America’s dairy brand Too Good & Co has expanded into the coffee segment with the launch of a new line of refrigerated creamers.

UK natural food brand The Groovy Food Company has expanded its range of syrups with three new innovations: Organic Matcha Agave, Organic Coconut Syrup, and Hot Honey.

Herbalife, a global health and wellness company, has expanded its Liftoff energy supplement line with two new flavours – Cola and Ginger Beer.

Coffee Mate is expanding its Harry Potter-inspired line with the launch of new Butterbeer-flavoured creamers and cold foam.

Oatly has launched Oatly Baristamatic, a newly developed oat drink created specifically for automated coffee machines.

From coffee to chocolate, frozen desserts and even garlic dip, this year’s advent calendars show how brands are mixing indulgence with creativity to bring something new – and a little fun – to the festive countdown.