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Tetra Pak has unveiled a sunflower protein ingredient aimed at empowering F&B producers to capitalise on the surging demand for plant-based products.

Nestlé is investing £28 million in its Dalston factory in Cumbria to upgrade production of Nescafé Frothy Coffee and modernise the site’s operations.

Maple Leaf Foods has introduced Maple Leaf Mighty Protein, a new line of chicken protein sticks aimed at meeting rising consumer demand for convenient, high-protein snacks.

CSM Ingredients Group has opened a new £3 million product development centre in Cheshire, expanding its UK footprint with a facility designed to support customer-led innovation across the bakery and wider food industry.

Spanish family-owned food company Idilia has acquired Shaken Udder Group, the UK’s leading premium milkshake brand.

Ingredion has partnered with Swiss biotech start-up Cosaic, aiming to enhance the taste and texture of animal-free foods and beverages using Cosaic’s yeast ingredient.

Higgidy is tapping into the demand for festive flavours with the launch of two limited-edition Christmas rolls, supported by a full seasonal packaging refresh across its popular snacking and sharing lines.

Mars has introduced several new limited-edition confectionery products for the 2025 holiday season across its M&M’s, Twix and Life Savers brands.

Barry Callebaut has signed an agreement with food-tech company NotCo AI to explore the use of artificial intelligence in chocolate recipe development.

Flavour specialists ITS has unveiled a new portfolio of natural smoke-free smoked flavours designed to help cheese manufacturers maintain authentic smoky profiles ahead of incoming EU legislation that will restrict traditional smoke flavourings from July 2026.