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In the US, Haribo has released its Funtastic Mix, a selection of gummy sweets in eight flavours and more than fifteen shapes.

PepsiCo-owned snack brand Lay's has released two spicy potato chip flavours in the US through its new Kettle Cooked Extra range.

Mondelēz International is continuing its expansion in the snacking sector, as it agrees to acquire UK performance nutrition company Grenade.

Kellogg has announced a €30m investment in its Pringles plant in Mechelen, Belgium, to boost sustainability and throughput.

Soreen has brought back its Chocolate & Orange Spring Mini Loaves, with a vegan edition.

Kellogg’s Pringles brand has partnered with Halo to introduce a new Moa Burger flavour, inspired by a dish from the video game’s universe.

Sargento Foods has partnered with Mondelēz to create a new snack range that pairs Sargento cheeses with Ritz, Triscuit and Wheat Thins crackers.

UK snack company Made For Drink has announced that it is expanding into the potato crisp category with the introduction of two new products.

Nestlé has expanded its KitKat offering for the UK and Ireland with the introduction of a new marbled dark and white chocolate bar.

US snack brand PeaTos has secured $12.5m in a Series B funding round led by Post Holdings, less than six months after raising $7m in a Series A round.

US frozen snack and appetiser brand, Farm Rich, has added Sweet Onion Petals with Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce to its portfolio.

CSM Bakery Solutions is expanding its range of Cadbury retail bakery products with the introduction of new Mini Bite Grab Bags.