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Kellogg’s has announced the launch of a new limited edition Rice Krispies Squares on the run up to Easter – a Crushed Mini Eggs & Chocolate variety.

British snack brand Popcorn Kitchen has expanded its portfolio with a new savoury line, Crunch Corn, available now in three flavours.

Plant-based meat alternatives brand La Vie has introduced what it claims is a category-first innovation in the UK: Vegan Salami Sticks, rolling out this month for Veganuary.

On-the-go pickle brand Van Holten’s is entering the protein-forward snacking space with the launch of Unapologetically Pickled Eggs, a new shelf-stable snack designed for convenience, bold flavour and everyday protein needs.

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has partnered with The Hershey Company to unveil his latest confectionery creation: Shaq-A-Licious Slams.

The newly introduced soft-baked breakfast bars come in three flavours: Boomin' Blueberry Muffin, Strawberry Crumble and Apple Cinnamon Crisp.

Leeds-based bakery brand HeyLo! has launched the UK's first crackerbreads made from lupin flour.

Mondelez’s Oreo cookie brand has announced a range of new product innovations for its US portfolio, including a zero-sugar variety.

RxBar, an energy bar brand owned by Kellanova, has expanded its range to include bite-sized energy balls for a convenient snacking option.

Free-from snack brand Crave is set to expand its frozen bakery range with the launch of Choccy Dodoughs in Morrisons stores from 4 January 2026.

Müller UK & Ireland’s Müller Rice brand has added a new, limited-edition flavour, Churros & Honey, to its rice pudding line-up.

As 2025 nears its close, Pladis' head development chef, Robert Craggs, reflects on the priorities and key trends for snack producers to consider in the year ahead.