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Bel snaps up Brainiac owner Ingenuity Foods
Bel is strengthening its position in the better-for-you snacking category through the acquisition of Ingenuity Foods and its Brainiac and Little Brainiac brands.
Salty Dog launches chilli rice crackers snack range
Snack brand Salty Dog is expanding its range with the launch of Chilli Rice Crackers.
Hi-Chew launches first dual-flavour stick with Lychee & Raspberry combination
HI-CHEW is expanding its confectionery portfolio with the launch of the new HI-CHEW Lychee & Raspberry Stick.
Aloha launches limited-edition Key Lime protein bar for spring
Aloha has introduced a limited-edition Key Lime Protein Bar as the plant-based snack brand looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for citrus flavours and clean-label nutrition products. Available exclusively through ALOHA’s website for a limited spring release, the new bar contains 14g of protein, 10g of fibre and four grams of sugar, while featuring a short ingredient list centred around real key lime, brown rice crisps and sunflower butter. According to the company, the bar delivers...
Fairfields Farm targets summer sharing occasions with limited-edition Cajun Barbecue crisps
British crisp producer Fairfields Farm Crisps is introducing a limited-edition Cajun Barbecue flavour, landing in June 2026.
Italian competition watchdog hits snacks ‘cartel’ with €23.3m fine
The Italian competition authority has issued a €23.3 million fine to three leading private label savoury snack manufacturers in the country, finding that they breached competition laws.
Häagen-Dazs introduces Dubai-style chocolate mini bars in exclusive Costco rollout
Häagen-Dazs is expanding its premium ice cream portfolio with the launch of Dubai-Style Chocolate Mini Bars.
Bells of Lazonby expands free-from portfolio with single-serve We Love Cake launch
UK bakery Bells of Lazonby has strengthened its position in foodservice with the launch of individually wrapped free-from We Love Cake slices.
Two Chicks accelerates growth with savoury egg bites and protein pancake innovation
Two Chicks is expanding into new high-protein categories with the launch of savoury egg bites and a ready-to-pour pancake mix.
McVitie’s taps tropical trend with launch of Jaffa Cakes Mango
Pladis-owned McVitie's is expanding its iconic Jaffa Cakes portfolio with the introduction of a new mango-flavoured variant.
BakeAway launches new ready-to-bake cookie dough brand, Doh!
UK manufacturer BakeAway has launched a new ready-to-bake cookie dough brand, Doh!, aiming to bring bakery-style treats to consumers’ own kitchens.
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