Lactalis Canada has entered the frozen yogurt category through a new licensing agreement with Nestlé Canada. The collaboration will see the launch of eight iÖGO-branded frozen yogurt SKUs, including four bars (strawberry-cheesecake, raspberry-chocolate, cherry swirl and blueberry swirl) and four tubs (vanilla, strawberry swirl, cherry swirl and blueberry swirl). Additionally, three frozen yogurt pops will be introduced under the iÖGO nanö line in strawberry-banana, peach and mixed berry flavours. The products are made with real fruit and 100% Canadian milk and carry the Dairy Farmers of Canada Blue Cow logo, aligning with both companies’ focus on Canadian-made offerings. Adrienne Pagot-Gérault, GM of yogurt and cultured division at Lactalis Canada, said: “Proudly made in Canada and leveraging the popularity of the iÖGO brand, we are thrilled to be expanding into the frozen category in collaboration with Nestlé Canada". "As we welcome the warmer weather, we’re excited to introduce Canadians to these new iÖGO and iÖGO nanö frozen yogurt products which combine the indulgence of a frozen treat with the nutritional value, quality and fun synonymous with iÖGO yogurt.” Paul de Larzac, president, ice cream at Nestlé Canada, added: "We are excited to partner with Lactalis Canada to bring innovative and delicious frozen yogurt options to the Canadian market". "Combining the trusted quality of Nestlé Canada with the innovative spirit and popularity of the leading iÖGO brand, we look forward to offering consumers a refreshing new way to enjoy their Canadian-made favourite yogurt flavours this summer." The new range are available at most major retailers across the country.

Mars has introduced several new limited-edition confectionery products for the 2025 holiday season across its M&M’s, Twix and Life Savers brands. New products include: M&M’s Winter Blend – a milk-chocolate edition featuring white and blue colours designed for winter-themed baking and gifting. Twix Snowmen – a snowman-shaped bar combining cookie, caramel and milk chocolate. Life Savers Gummies Holiday Shapes – gummies in seasonal designs such as stockings, snowmen and Santa hats. Allison Miazga-Bedrick, VP seasonal marketing at Mars Wrigley North America, said: "Nothing says holiday cheer like sweet treats and classic movies, enjoyed with friends and family. Passing around M&M's Winter Blend during a holiday film or treating yourself to a Twix Snowmen while holiday shopping, makes the season cosier and more delicious." Alongside the new launches, Mars is also returning several seasonal classics, including M&M’s Holiday Blend (red and green varieties), Snickers Trees, M&M’s Toasty Holiday Peanut and the Skittles Holiday Cane. The 2025 Mars Wrigley seasonal range is available at retailers nationwide throughout the holiday period.

Biomass fermentation start-up Superbrewed Food is entering into a manufacturing partnership with Döhler to scale-up the production of its postbiotic protein.

Müller Rice brand has added a new, limited-edition flavour, Churros & Honey, to its rice pudding line-up It is rolling out this month (December 2025) at selected major UK retailers in a 170g tub format, suitable

UK supermarket Marks & Spencer has teamed up with nutrition-science company Zoe in a “world-first” collaboration Separately, this month M&S launched a ‘Good Gut’ range with more than ten products, including cereals

PepsiCo has officially launched a refreshed corporate brand identity, marking a significant evolution in its visual representation that aims to reflect the company's current ethos and future ambitions. This announcement highlights the company's commitment to consumer-centricity and sustainability. The new identity is described as more than just a logo; it embodies a transformation that captures the energy, optimism, and ambition of PepsiCo as it moves into 2025. “This isn’t just a new logo; it's a symbol of transformation that captures the energy, optimism and ambition of PepsiCo in 2025 and beyond,” said Jane Wakely, chief consumer and marketing officer and chief growth officer for international foods at PepsiCo, on LinkedIn. PepsiCo's rebranding aims to enhance consumer recognition and connection across its extensive portfolio of over 500 brands, which includes household names like Lay’s, Tostitos, Gatorade, Quaker, Siete and its most recent acquisition, Poppi . Notably, only 21% of consumers can name a brand produced by PepsiCo beyond its flagship product, Pepsi. This statistic prompted the company to rethink its branding strategy to better communicate its diverse offerings and core values. The new logo features a prominent 'P,' which the company says not only nods to the company’s heritage, but also surrounded by elements symbolising its future values: consumer centricity, sustainability and taste. The design incorporates a vibrant colour palette inspired by natural elements, aimed as reflecting PepsiCo's commitment to both its products and the planet. The rollout of the new brand identity will begin in early 2026, with updates appearing on packaging and digital platforms, including a redesign of PepsiCo's website and social media channels. This phased approach aims to unify the company’s various brands under a cohesive vision that resonates with consumers globally. “Our refreshed corporate brand is a beautiful expression of both who we are as a company today and our aspiration for the future,” Wakely added. The new identity emphasises the company's mission: “Creating more smiles with every sip and every bite,” encapsulated in the tagline 'Food. Drinks. Smiles'. PepsiCo's rebranding comes amid a broader commitment to sustainability and innovation, as reflected in its pep+ framework, which aims to drive positive change for both people and the planet.

With usage occasions peaking during the summer months, particularly as a pairing for fresh berries, the Golden Hooves’ existing line-up includes 200g pre-packed cheeses and 2.5kg deli blocks, as well as 200g

US-based snacking brand Fresh Cravings has expanded its hummus line-up with two new flavours, Tajín Chili available in the deli section of Walmart stores across the US, joining the brand’s existing hummus line-up

Nutrition, which took over the brand in 2023, Powerade has focused on revitalising its product line-up

The new line-up, which revisits and revamps Christmas classics, has been developed in line with current

Unilever is joining forces with digital services company Accenture as part of a strategic initiative to accelerate its AI capabilities. The partnership aims to leverage Unilever’s AI research and implementation of technologies that enhance productivity, drive efficiencies and accelerate disruptive and AI-powered innovations at scale. Unilever’s global AI lab, Horizon3 Labs, will host the work. The lab recently opened in Toronto, home to one of Accenture’s six generative AI studios in North America. The two companies will explore new applications to scale generative AI, for example, assets from Accenture’s AI Navigator or its ‘switchboard,’ which allows a user to select a combination of models to address the unique business context. Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture, said: “This collaboration builds on our relationship of more than three decades with Unilever, which continues to raise the bar as a digital powerhouse and industry leader”. “The combination of Horizon3 Labs’ disruptive innovation with Accenture’s deep expertise and strong ecosystem partnerships will help Unilever scale AI and generative AI more rapidly and responsibly across its business and discover new pathways to value.” The initiative will leverage the solutions and accelerators within Accenture’s previously announced $3 billion investment in data and AI. As part of those efforts, Accenture will connect Unilever with its data and AI experts and help capitalise on Accenture’s ecosystem partnerships, ventures and strategic investments within its Center for Advanced AI, which includes more than 1,450 pending and issued patents in Accenture’s AI solutions and learnings from more than 300 generative AI projects. Steve McCrystal, chief enterprise and technology officer at Unilever, said: “The combination of Horizon3 Labs’ disruptive innovation with Accenture’s deep expertise and strong ecosystem partnerships will help Unilever scale AI and generative AI more rapidly and responsibly across its business and discover new pathways to value.”

Krispy Kreme has launched a new Chocomania doughnut range in the US, partnering with chocolate brand Hershey. The Chocomania collection launched yesterday (19 February) and will be available for a limited time at participating stores. The range includes four brand-new doughnuts. Galaxy Brownie is filled with Hershey’s Special Dark Fudge Kreme and dipped in Hershey’s chocolate icing, topped with crunchy brownie pieces and rainbow sprinkles. Black & White Chocolate Chip Dream features Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed doughnut dipped in white icing and drizzled with Hershey’s chocolate icing with mini chocolate chips. Chocolate Cake Overload features a Hershey’s fudge old-fashioned cake doughnut dipped in Hershey’s milk chocolate icing and decorated with a Hershey’s dark chocolate fudge buttercream dollop. Finally, Hershey’s Chocolate Iced adds Hershey’s milk chocolate icing and a chocolate drizzle to a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed. Dave Skena, global chief brand officer for Krispy Kreme, commented: “For chocolate and doughnut lovers, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and Hershey’s chocolate is the ultimate pairing”. He added: “These are the chocolatiest doughnuts we’ve ever created, and we invite our fans to go all-in on enjoying and sharing them”.