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Reese’s has expanded its UK take-home confectionery portfolio with the launch of two new products: Reese’s Caramel Block and Reese’s White Peanut Butter Cup Trio.

Co-hosted by Messe München (Shanghai) Co, BeerFortune, European Beer Star and Yontex, the 'DrinkBeer Stage' will make its grand debut at CBB 2026.

Mondelēz International, PepsiCo and Pladis are participating in a Belgium-wide trial exploring whether digital watermarking technology could improve the identification and sorting of flexible food packaging for recycling.

Thomas Holliday, strategy director at Design Bridge and Partners, argues that the strongest brands will be those that evolve their heritage instead of reinventing themselves.

Belgian food-tech start-up Paleo has raised €2 million to support the commercial scale-up of its animal-free heme proteins, made using precision fermentation.

Abbott has expanded its infant nutrition portfolio with the launch of Similac 360 Total Care Made With Whole Milk.

Mane has acquired US-based citrus ingredients specialist Cvista.

Rise Wellness has expanded its Protein Pop portfolio with the launch of Protein Pop Balance.

General Mills has completed the sale of its business in Brazil to local coffee giant 3corações.

L’or has expanded its UK coffee capsule range with the launch of a limited-edition pumpkin spice variety. The new L’or Pumpkin Spice Capsules combine espresso with notes of cinnamon, clove leaves and star anise, creating what the brand describes as a warming, autumn-inspired flavour with a rounded aftertaste. According to L’or, the launch is aimed particularly at younger consumers, with 62% of 16-34 year old's said to be interested in more indulgent coffee options. Pumpkin spice is also...