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Ferrero targets premium snacking demand with Kinder Bueno Dark launch
Ferrero UK is launching Kinder Bueno Dark, aiming to tap into premium dark chocolate demand while driving incremental value for retailers.
HAPPi unveils Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg for Easter 2026
Plant-based oat milk chocolate brand HAPPi is set to shake up Easter 2026 with the launch of its new Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg.
Takis expands flavour line-up with six new varieties
Takis is launching six new Rolled snack flavours this spring, ranging from zero heat to hot, under its 'All Intense, Not All Spicy' campaign.
ETi Gıda acquires Trubar in $173m deal to accelerate global expansion
Trubar has been acquired by Turkish snack giant ETi Gıda in an all-cash transaction valued at $173 million.
Nestlé Confectionery launches Aero Caramel flavour bubbles in UK&I
Nestlé Confectionery has launched a new Aero Caramel flavour bubbles in the UK and Ireland.
Nestlé extends KitKat range with cookie dough flavour to drive growth across formats
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.
Kraft Natural Cheese launches high-protein cheese sticks for on-the-go snack market
The snacks are designed for versatility, including lunchboxes, office snacking, as well as pre- or post-workout consumption.
Major food groups drop Nutri-Score labels in Germany after tougher scoring rules take effect
Several multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Alpro and Costa, have withdrawn products from Germany’s voluntary Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system.
Sargento launches sliced cheeses and first-of-its-kind snack packs
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 to close Hyannis plant, consolidate Cape Cod chip production
Campbell’s will close its Hyannis plant in April 2026, moving Cape Cod and Kettle chip production to more efficient facilities.
Premier Foods’ Angel Delight extends bubble tea-inspired desserts with blueberry flavour
The new variant combines blueberry jelly with raspberry popping boba, mirroring flavour and texture cues popularised by bubble tea and Asian desserts.
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