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Pladis is expanding its McVitie’s Hobnobs portfolio with the launch of a new Salted Caramel flavour cookies.

US meat alternatives brand Daring Foods has launched six new frozen skillet meals, debuting at Sprouts stores nationwide this month with additional retailers to follow later in the year.

AG Barr has appointed former retail and consumer executive Darren Shapland as independent non-executive director and chair of the board.

Nestlé has agreed to divest its mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements business to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion, expected to close by the first half of 2027.

UK herbal tea brand Pukka Herbs has entered the loose powder matcha market with three new products: Matcha Tulsi Lemon, Matcha Vanilla Chai and Pukka Ceremonial Matcha.

Keurig Dr Pepper has agreed to sell its full equity stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million, as well as its manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for approximately $125 million.

Boursin has launched a limited-edition Hot Honey & Roasted Garlic variant.

Health claims can encourage consumers to try new food products, but they are doing little to persuade shoppers to pay more, according to new research.

According to a Sky News report, European Pizza Group – which is jointly owned by Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners – is ‘closing in on’ a deal to buy premium pizza brand Crosta Mollica.

Suntory Global Innovation Center has identified a genetic region linked to drought tolerance in hops.