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Huel has expanded its range of ready-to-drink Daily Greens carbonated beverages with two new flavour additions, Strawberry Lemonade and Pink Grapefruit. The new drinks feature bold, ‘fruit-forward’ flavours, developed with an aim of enhancing the balance of sweetness and offering a more refreshing flavour experience for consumers. Available via Huel’s website with additional retail roll-out to follow over the summer, the new flavours join the brand’s existing RTD Daily Greens portfolio – which already includes Apple, Cucumber & Mint; Peach & Hibiscus; and Blueberry, Lemon & Thyme variants. The Daily Greens RTD range was introduced in 2025 following the success of the brand's Daily Greens powder line, with the expansion tapping into demand for convenience and on-the-go consumption. Like the existing products in the range, the new flavoured drinks each contain a blend of 42 vitamins, minerals and ‘superfoods,’ adaptogens, 4g of dietary fibre and just 1g of sugar per can. The RTD drink also provides electrolytes, catering to functional hydration trends, while its blend of antioxidants and vitamins is designed to support cognitive function, immunity and gut health, and steady energy.

Asda has announced the launch of a 12-product strong range of flavoured pigs in blankets in time for Christmas. In a bid to appeal to a more premium market, the range features the christmas classic of pork sausages wrapped in bacon, but with “decadent twists”. Asda’s Extra Special Truffle & Parmesan Pigs in Blankets feature British pork sausages seasoned with black summer truffle and parmesan and hand-wrapped in dry-cured, oak-smoked bacon. The supermarket giant also unveiled Extra Special Brown Butter & Spiced Rum Stuffing Wreath with Brûléed Pigs in Blankets, a British pork stuffing wreath containing brown butter and spiced rum and decorated with pigs in blankets. The wreath is finished with a rum-spiced sugar for a brûléed effect and is finished with a cranberry centre. Asda has launched Cheesy Pigs in Blankets, made with cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan and wrapped in smoked streaky bacon. The company also unveiled its flavoured pigs in blankets in the frozen aisle, with the Frozen Extra Special Truffle Pigs in Blankets and Frozen Maple Pigs in Blankets that feature pork sausages wrapped in bacon and dusted with sweet maple sugar. Asda says that “traditionalists need not fear,” as its new range sits alongside classic Extra Special Pigs in Blankets and Scrummy Pigs in Blankets. Also launched is the ASDA Extra Special Pig in Blanket, a single, succulent, footlong pig in blanket weighing 650g, made with prime cuts of British pork, and wrapped in rashers of dry cured, oak-smoked bacon.

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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.

Heinz has partnered with Mattel to launch a limited-edition ‘Barbiecue’ sauce: a pink vegan mayo with barbecue sauce, in celebration of the Barbie brand’s 65th anniversary. The sauce has launched today (15 April) in the UK and Spain, following an online teaser of the concept from Heinz last year amid the ‘Barbiecore’ craze sparked by the release of the Barbie film. The smoky, dairy-free innovation contains beetroot extract to achieve the signature ‘Barbie pink’ colour. Thiago Rapp, director of taste elevation at Heinz, said that the brand “had to make it a reality” following fans’ reaction to its teaser on social media in 2023. He added: “We’re always looking for ways to innovate and give our fans what they want, and we’re thrilled to be able to bring this iconic partnership with Mattel to life”. Ruth Henriquez, head of consumer products, publishing and LBE Mattel EMEA commented: “Last summer, we worked quickly with Heinz to bring to life the prospect of a Heinz Classic Barbiecue Sauce in digital form, so it’s now so exciting to be able to put the physical product into our kitchen cupboards”. “This collaboration embodies the spirit of innovation and fun that both Mattel and Heinz are known for, and we can’t wait for fans to enjoy this delicious and unique product.” Heinz has made an initial 5,000 bottles available on its Heinz to Home website now. A limited run will also be available in Tesco stores from 17 April, followed by Ocado and other retailers from May with an RRP of £3.39.

US meat snack brand Archer has unveiled new meat stick flavours, in response to data from Numerator highlighting meat snacks as one of the fastest-growing snack categories in the US. Made with 100% grass-fed beef and real, premium ingredients, the new flavours include: Pepperoni Style Mini Beef Sticks , which offer a ‘perfect balance’ of savoury seasonings and the authentic taste of pepperoni, are available in a 24-count multipack bag, priced at $14.48 and available at Sam’s Club now until the end of June. Beef Taco Mini Sticks , described as a ‘family friendly’ flavour that makes every day Taco Tuesday, are available in a 16-count multipack bag priced at $16.99. Prime Rib Style Beef Sticks , offering the ‘gourmet flavour’ of prime rib packaged in snack format. The 1oz sticks are available as a ten-count multipack bag or sold individually, costing $17.99 per bag or £2.49 per single-serve stick. Andrew Thomas, vice president of marketing at Archer, said: “With the meat stick category growing exponentially, Archer is doubling down on the segment with our new offerings in classic and family-friendly flavours and expanded retailer availability to meet surging consumer demand”. “Our latest innovations give busy consumers and families even more convenient, high protein snacking options made with the real flavour ingredients they crave while providing the variety they need to keep their daily snack rotation fresh and exciting.” Following a demand for high-protein snacks made with real ingredients and bold flavours, Archer has unveiled its three new flavours sold in convenient multipack formats across wider distribution areas, including Target, Walmart and other retailers, as well as additional packaging formats for its popular Classic Beef and Rosemary Turkey varieties.

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.

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