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The French government has proposed a plan to extend its sugar tax on soft drinks to include high-sugar processed foods, a measure aiming to improve public health across the nation.

British start-up A Kind Mind has introduced Lion’s Brain, a new premium hand-cooked crisp range infused with lion’s mane mushroom extract and added zinc.

Awake Chocolate is moving further into the functional snacking category with the launch of Awake Caffeinated Trail Mix.

Beyond Meat, now also known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, is continuing its diversification outside of meat alternatives with a newly launched range, Phytosphere.

Pladis is expanding its McVitie’s brand beyond biscuits in China, launching a brand-new McVitie’s Flipz range in the market, designed for local tastes.

General Mills has completed the sale of its business in Brazil to local coffee giant 3corações.

Trubar Kids, a US-based plant-based snack bar brand, has introduced a new chocolate banana bread flavour in a collaboration with film producer Illumination, inspired by its Minions film.

Pringles is expanding its snack portfolio this September with two new product launches.

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that two Russian drone strikes have damaged a Mondelēz International facility in the country’s Sumy Oblast region.

US snack brand Crisp Power is expanding its Protein Pretzels range.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies is targeting the autumn seasonal opportunity with the launch of Fox’s Chocolatey Pumpkin Spice Indulgent Creams

Lotus Bakeries-owned brand Kiddylicious has expanded its baby snacks portfolio with the launch of Rice Scoops, a new savoury range designed for toddlers aged 12 months and above.