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Pladis is building on the success of its Hobnobs range with the introduction of McVitie's White Hobnobs.

Pladis is extending the reach of one of the UK’s most recognisable biscuit brands with the launch of McVitie’s Penguin Bites, making the brand’s first move into savoury snacking.

Pladis is bringing together two of its best-known brands with the launch of limited-edition McVitie’s Digestives Jaffa Cakes flavour biscuits.

Pladis-owned McVitie's is expanding its iconic Jaffa Cakes portfolio with the introduction of a new mango-flavoured variant.

Pladis is strengthening its savoury snacking portfolio with the launch of two limited-edition additions to its Jacob’s Mini Cheddars range.

McVitie’s is extending its popular Hobnobs portfolio with the launch of Hobnobs Oaty Crunch Creams.

Jennifer Moss, chief R&D officer at Pladis, explores how health, personalisation and sustainability are reshaping snacking and why brands must balance flavour, ethics and innovation.

The Golden Cinnamon flavour features the classic buttery texture of McVitie’s Digestives, enhanced with the warm and sweet notes of cinnamon.

As 2025 nears its close, Pladis' head development chef, Robert Craggs, reflects on the priorities and key trends for snack producers to consider in the year ahead.