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Texas bill could mandate warning labels on popular packaged foods
Food and drink sold and manufactured in Texas containing artificial ingredients could require on-pack warning labels if a new bill becomes law.
Kind launches new fruity Healthy Grains energy bars
Mars-owned snack brand Kind has launched several new fruity, grain-filled energy bars in the US, offering a 'fruit-forward' take on traditional energy bar products.
PepsiCo wins dismissal of lawsuit over Flamin’ Hot Cheetos origin
PepsiCo has won a key victory in the legal dispute over the origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, after a US federal court dismissed a lawsuit brought by former Frito-Lay's executive Richard Montañez.
Oreo maker Mondelēz files lawsuit against Aldi for allegedly copying cookie and cracker packaging
Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against retail chain Aldi, alleging that the retailer has ‘blatantly’ copied the packaging designs for several of Mondelēz’s well-known cookie and cracker brands.
US protein bar brand David secures $75m in Series A round, acquires food-tech group Epogee
US-based food brand David has secured $75 million in a Series A funding round led by Greenoaks, with participation from Valor Equity Partners.
Montezuma’s adds Neapolitan ice cream-inspired chocolates to truffles range
UK chocolate brand Montezuma’s has added a new variant to its range of chocolate truffle boxes: Neapolitan Ice Cream Truffles.
Keebler unveils limited-edition Superman Fudge Stripes
Ferrero-owned brand Keebler has partnered with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a new limited-edition cookie inspired by the upcoming Superman film.
Mars expands Twix line with Snickerdoodle flavour
Mars has unveiled a new addition to its Twix range: Twix Snickerdoodle.
JM Smucker to close Indianapolis facility amid optimisation of sweet baked snacks segment
The JM Smucker Co has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, US, amid efforts to optimise its sweet baked snacks segment.
Opinion: To buy or not to buy – Brands must get serious about user-generated content
Randy Mercer, VP at Global Products, 1 WorldSync explains how food and beverage brands can showcase real experiences and genuine enthusiasm for their products by using User-Generated Content to drive engagement and growth.
Final Boss Sour secures $4m in seed funding, expands product line with tropical flavours
Final Boss Sour, a gaming-themed snack brand known for its healthier sour alternatives, has announced the successful completion of a $4 million Seed 2 funding round.
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