Unilever, alongside other key players in the retail and food and beverage sectors, have unveiled the 'STEP Up The STEP Up for Agriculture initiative is not merely a corporate initiative but a multi-tiered partnership Friedman, head of sustainability for Unilever North America, highlighted the initiative's potential: "STEP up

consumers reporting a shift towards ready-to-eat meal options to save time and reduce kitchen clean-up Each tube contains two Flavour Bombs, serving two-three people, and boasts a 12-month ambient shelf life

General Mills-owned brand Lucky Charms is expanding its cereal line-up with three new products: Lucky Magical Marshmallows pouch includes a mix of the brand’s classic marshmallow shapes, including hearts, stars Lucky Charms Rainbow Sprinkles Cereal is available now at Walmart and will launch nationwide in April, starting

AG Barr-owned Funkin Cocktails has unveiled two new flavours to its portfolio – Peach on the Beach and Long Island Iced Tea. The Peach on the Beach consists of a blend of peach, cranberry, orange juice and vodka. The flavour will be available in a 200ml slimline can (5% abv) for an RRP of £2, and in a 700ml bottle (10% abv) for an RRP of £9. Meanwhile, the Long Island Iced Tea contains a hint of citrus fruit, vodka, rum and gin. The new variant, which contains 5% abv, is available in a 250ml can for an RRP of £2. “The Funkin Cocktails team are continually collaborating to create innovative cocktails, which delight our consumers,” said Rosie Crossman, Funkin Cocktail’s senior brand manager. “Peach on the Beach and Long Island Iced Tea are well-loved bar classics and we have captured the quality and flavour of a bartender serve, in our ready to drink cans and bottles."

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”.

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.”

British functional shot brand Moju has introduced a new ‘fiery’ innovation, Spicy Piña Immunity. 🍍🌶️ Developed in response to increasing consumer demand sweet and spicy flavour fusions in F&B, Spicy Piña Immunity is a bold and spicy flavourful shot that provides daily immune support. The new variant is part of Moju’s ‘Immunity Blends’ range and joins its existing Hot Mango flavour. It contains greens including chlorella and spinach, along with pineapple, fresh Peruvian ginger root and jalapeño. Each 60ml shot delivers vitamin C and the NHS-recommended daily intake of vitamin D3, sourced from Atlantic seaweed. It addresses a common winter challenge in the UK – vitamin D deficiency caused by limited sunlight and insufficient dietary intake. Rich Goldsmith, CEO and co-founder at Moju, commented: “Our new Spicy Piña shot is bold in flavour and straightforward in ingredients, delivering a powerful hit of natural immune support when people need it most. We’re very grateful to our loyal consumers who played a key role in co-developing this product with us. Their feedback helped us create Spicy Piña as a big flavour hitting alternative to heavily processed, or sugary greens products.” The new Spicy Piña shots are available to purchase on the Moju website, as well as at Ocado and Planet Organic stores across the UK. Further rollout is planned for February. #Moju #functional #beverage #healthshots

Mondelēz has teamed up with American rapper Post Malone to launch a new limited-edition Oreo cookies. cookie packs will be available for presale beginning 27 January, with nationwide retail availability starting

Pernod Ricard 's Absolut has collaborated with Ocean Spray on a new RTD line, the Absolut Vodka and Ocean Spray Vodka-Cranberry Range. The new range combines Absolut’s classic vodka with Ocean Spray’s real cranberry juice, sparkling water and other natural flavours. Monisha Dabek, CCO and GM, USA, at Ocean Spray, said: “Ocean Spray’s cranberry heritage is bringing real juice credentials to the spirits category. We’re excited to bring to life a longstanding consumer favourite pour, Vodka + Cran, and are incredibly excited to collaborate with the Absolut and Pernod Ricard USA teams to delight consumers into the future.” Natalie Accari, VP, RTD and convenience, North America, Pernod Ricard USA, commented: “Absolut Vodka and Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice have long been enjoyed together at bars and in homes across the country. We are very excited to be bringing this beloved classic cocktail to our consumers in a convenient new format.” Reshma Dhati, senior brand director of marketing at Absolut, added: “Absolut and cranberry juice are among the most popular drinks with our consumers and now we are making it easier than ever with two powerhouse brands coming together”. Absolut Vodka and Ocean Spray Vodka-Cranberry Range is manufactured, marketed, and distributed by Pernod Ricard USA and is expected to launch in early 2024.

Pernod said that it plans to invest up to €200 million in the facility, over the next decade. With the opening of the distillery, Pernod expects to employ up to 800 workers, covering both the construction Pernod aims to procure up to 50,000 tons of barley annually from farmers nationwide. We are excited to announce the launch of one of India’s biggest malt spirit distilleries, to be set up

The first offerings, which is available from this month, include C4 Original x Bubble Yum pre-workout