Ferrara Candy Company-owned brand Brach's has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a line of confectionery items inspired by the movie Elf. The range is available in three variants: Candy Canes, Swirly Twirly Gum Drops and Candy Cane Forest Mellowcreme. Lauren Holtz Pezza, director of Brach's and seasonal marketing at Ferrara, said: "Brach's is honoured to collaborate with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to celebrate the adored film Elf, that's just as synonymous with the holiday season as our candy canes". "Whether you're watching your favourite holiday films, like Elf, or decorating gingerbread houses, Brach's candies are the perfect treats to enjoy together while making sweet memories this season." The limited-edition sweets are available at US retailers nationwide.

Saint James Iced Tea is launching a new limited-edition iced black tea flavour inspired by The White Lotus television series. In collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products, Saint James' The White Lotus-inspired Mango Organic Black Tea blends juicy mango with rich black tea and a hint of sweetness. Saint James CEO Brad Neumann said: "Saint James Iced Tea is the first-ever lifestyle tea brand, redefining how tea fits into moments of luxury and culture. This partnership felt like the perfect way to show how our tea brings a taste of modern sophistication and fun to every drinking occasion –transporting fans straight to the luxurious White Lotus Resort." Saint James will be featured at a wellness retreat in California, offering an exclusive preview before its US and Canada launch. The product will be available for $2.99 at nationwide retailers, including Erewhon, Target, Hannaford, Loblaws, Fred Meyer and others. #SaintJames #icedtea

The Kellogg Company has teamed up with McKee Foods to launch Kellogg’s Little Debbie Nutty Buddy cereal Kellogg's Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Cereal will be available at Walmart stores from next month and at

Nactarome is back in the news, having finalised its second acquisition this week. Following its purchase of natural caramel ingredients supplier, Royal Buisman, Nactarome has today announced its acquisition of Calaf Nuances, a Spanish producer of flavours solutions for the F&B industry. The news marks Nactarome’s fourth acquisition this year as the company looks to expand its product offering and reach. Calaf Nuances has been supplying the food, beverage and ingredients industries since 1998. Its flavours are based on an aroma nucleus that is obtained at a molecular level through the use of Calaf Nuances' own technology. The flavour solutions provider is said to have a large group of loyal customers based internationally across Spain, Europe and Mexico. It has its own in-house technologies including biotransformation, Maillard reactions, distillation, concentration and encapsulation. The latest acquisition will strengthen Nactarome’s existing range of sweet and savoury flavours and savoury blends for the F&B industry. Manel Alcaide, managing director of Calaf Nuances, commented: “This union creates a clear improvement of our proposals for the food flavours market. We are glad to say that all our clients around the world will benefit from all these new opportunities.” Luigi Del Monaco, CEO of Nactarome, added: “With this acquisition, we have not only expanded our presence in the Spanish and Latin America market but also gained access to new competencies and capabilities that will enable us to serve our customers even better. This move aligns with our long-term strategic plan to strengthen our position and create sustainable value for our stakeholders.” In the last five years, Nactarome has expanded its operations, which now comprises 13 production sites and over 550 employees. Terms of the recent transaction were not disclosed.

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US organic green tea-based beverages, Steaz, has expanded its Yerba Mate line-up with the launch of two The new flavours include: unsweetened elderberry, which is a balance of sweet and tart berry flavours

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