French food-tech start-up Fungu’it has secured €4 million in funding to accelerate industrial-scale production includes a meaty umami flavour for plant-based foods and a chocolate alternative designed to replace up

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Kellogg’s has expanded its snacking portfolio with the launch of Rice Krispies Squares Yule Log Style, a limited-edition seasonal version of the popular cereal treat. Available exclusively in Tesco stores until the end of the festive season, the new flavour combines the classic Rice Krispies, with a chocolatey syrup and dusting of white sugar sprinkles, offering an indulgent twist on a Christmas favourite. The Rice Krispies Squares Yule Log Style multipack contains four bars and carries a recommended price of £2.25. “With Christmas fast approaching, we’re excited to bring a festive twist to a fan favourite,” said Holly Wright, Kellogg’s UKI senior activation brand manager. “Our new limited-edition Squares Yule Log Style flavour is a delicious seasonal treat that’s perfect to enjoy as a moment of indulgence over Christmas.” The launch follows strong brand performance for Squares, which has seen value sales grow by 9.9% year on year.

Plant-based beverage producer, Califia Farms, has launched its 2024 seasonal line-up, introducing a range The line-up is set to roll out to retailers nationwide in the US, catering to the increasing consumer

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British savoury pastry brand Ginsters has introduced a new limited-edition BBQ Pork Sausage Roll product, inspired by classic American barbecue flavours. The roll combines 100% British pork, mature cheddar cheese and a blend of herbs and spices with sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, encased in Ginsters’ signature puff pastry. Ginsters said the launch is the first in a series of new world flavour innovations, designed to attract new shoppers to the savoury rolls category by putting a flavourful, global-inspired spin on the classic favourite. It responds to Vypr research showing that 68% of consumers expressed interest in trying new sausage roll flavours. Like all Ginsters products, the new BBQ Pork Sausage Roll is made with no added artificial colours, preservatives or flavours. The new roll is available in two different pack sizes, a 130g format featured in the savoury pastry fixture and a 100g format stocked in the chilled food-to-go area. Stephanie Allen, marketing manager at Ginsters, said: “Ginsters Rolls have won blind taste tests vs supermarket competitors for the past two years, and we know our new Limited Edition BBQ Pork Sausage Roll will set tastebuds tingling too, driving excitement and buzz in the category.” Ginsters BBQ Pork Sausage Roll is now available in 100g format (RSP £1.30) at Morrisons and launches into Asda from 17 May. The 130g format (RSP £1.50) is also now available at both Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.

UK RTD cocktails brand The Drinks Bureau has added a new limited-edition offering to its portfolio: Jam Doughnut Daiquiri. The playful cocktail is launching in the brand’s new 200ml shaker can packaging innovation, requiring no cocktail shaker or ice and offering mid-strength (8% ABV) cocktails in a fun, ready-to-serve format. Debuting exclusively at Morrisons stores from today (20 October), the cocktail celebrates the flavours of the retailer’s popular jam doughnut while putting a sweeter twist on the strawberry daiquiri. It combines white rum with strawberries and lime to provide ‘jammy’ sweetness reminiscent of the classic bakery aisle treat. The launch follows a surge in popularity of jam doughnuts at Morrisons, with shoppers consuming over 67 million doughnuts from Morrisons bakeries last year – amounting to over 336 tonnes. Consumers can simply chill, shake and enjoy straight from the can, or pour into a cocktail glass for a more sophisticated at-home option. The new cocktail is now available at Morrisons for a limited time. The brand's Spicy Margarita and Lychee Martini products have also launched at Morrisons in the Shaker Can format, with all Shaker Cans launching with an RSP of £2.50 per can.

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UK-based protein cereal brand Surreal has teamed up with gym clothing brand Gymshark to launch its latest

Mondelēz International has announced its Christmas line-up, including products from Cadbury. In addition, Cadbury Dairy Milk Winter Orange Crisp 360g will join the line-up, featuring festive orange

Collective UK, said: “We spotted an opportunity to grow a new trend with on-the-go yogurt pouches for grown-ups

Canadian confectionery company Huer Foods has partnered with global hot sauce leader Frank’s RedHot to launch a first-of-its-kind treat: Huer x Frank’s RedHot Spicy Gummy Bears. The collaboration combines Huer’s soft, fruity gummy bears with a sprinkle of Frank’s RedHot Original Seasoning Blend, delivering a swicy (sweet and spicy) flavour experience. The launch taps into the growing demand for spicier flavours. Recent research shows 51% of Canadians consume spicy foods at least once a week, with Gen Z driving the trend across everything from hot condiments to desserts. “From hot condiments to spicy cocktails, swicy is everywhere,” said Molly Clinton, head of marketing at Huer Foods. “After the buzz around our Sweet ‘N Spicy gummies, we knew it was time to go bolder, and nobody does spicy better than Frank’s RedHot.” Available in multiple pack sizes for snacking and sharing, Huer x Frank’s RedHot Spicy Gummy Bears are now on sale in retailers nationwide and via Huer’s Amazon storefront.