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Müller Rice adds limited-edition Churros & Honey flavour to line-up
Müller UK & Ireland’s Müller Rice brand has added a new, limited-edition flavour, Churros & Honey, to its rice pudding line-up.
Why the next wave of snacking innovation needs to move far beyond surface flavour
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.
Late July debuts limited-edition brown sugar vanilla tortilla chips for the festive season
Food brand Late July, which is part of the Campbell’s Company, has introduced a new limited-edition tortilla chip in time for the festive season.
Evelyn launches functional snack bar formulated for PMS support
Women’s health startup Evelyn has expanded into functional snacking with the launch of The PMS Bar, which it claims is the first snack bar specifically formulated to support women during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Mars completes acquisition of Kellanova
Mars has finalised its acquisition of Kellanova, consolidating two iconic businesses and positioning Mars Snacking as a formidable force in the market.
Snax-Sational Brands and Chiquita launch new plantain chip range
Snax-Sational Brands has partnered with Chiquita, the world’s most recognisable banana brand, to debut Chiquita Plantain Chips, a new five-flavour lineup crafted to tap into the fast-growing demand for globally inspired, better-for-you snacks.
Sweet solutions: Cutting sugar, not corners in chocolate and confectionery production
Renee Leber, manager for food science and technical services at the Institute for Food Technologies explores innovative methods and ingredients to reduce sugar content in candy, chocolate and confections.
General Mills launches Dark Chocolate flavour of Reese’s Puffs cereal
General Mills has launched a new Dark Chocolate variant of its Reese’s Puffs cereal, marking the first major flavour expansion since the brand’s 1994 debut.
Elliott Management nears settlement with PepsiCo, says WSJ
Activist investor Elliott Management Corp is reportedly on the verge of finalising a settlement with PepsiCo, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Goldfish to launch first flavoured pretzels in 2026
Goldfish will launch its first flavoured pretzels in January 2026, expanding the brand’s pretzel range with two new seasoned varieties.
Hershey's launches limited-edition Dubai-Inspired chocolate bar
The Hershey Company is set to capture the attention of chocolate enthusiasts with its latest offering: the limited-edition Dubai-Inspired Chocolate Bar.
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