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Nestlé Confectionery has launched a new Aero Caramel flavour bubbles in the UK and Ireland.

Nestlé has launched a cookie dough flavour extension across its KitKat chocolate bar range in the UK, as the group leans on familiar, indulgent flavours.

The snacks are designed for versatility, including lunchboxes, office snacking, as well as pre- or post-workout consumption.

Several multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Alpro and Costa, have withdrawn products from Germany’s voluntary Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system.

Sargento has unveiled two new product lines designed to tap into growing consumer demand for bold flavours, convenient snacking and protein-rich on-the-go options.

Campbell’s will close its Hyannis plant in April 2026, moving Cape Cod and Kettle chip production to more efficient facilities.

The new variant combines blueberry jelly with raspberry popping boba, mirroring flavour and texture cues popularised by bubble tea and Asian desserts.

Mondelēz International has appointed long-serving finance chief Luca Zaramella as chief operating officer in addition to his role as chief financial officer.

Rowntree’s has launched a new Lollies range that brings the flavours of its ice lollies into a shelf-stable confectionery format.

The new flavour aligns with 'adventurous flavour' trends, by combining sweet, heat and creamy textures in a single product.

Pringles has teamed up with Xbox and Bethesda Softworks to launch a limited-edition Fallout 76 Mystery Flavour crisp across the UK and Ireland.

FoodNerd, a Buffalo-based food startup focused on nutrient-dense snacks for toddlers, has closed a $7.5 million Series Seed round led by Selva Ventures.