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UK manufacturer BakeAway has launched a new ready-to-bake cookie dough brand, Doh!, aiming to bring bakery-style treats to consumers’ own kitchens.

Convenience food brand Rustlers is entering the frozen category for the first time with the launch of a new range of meal kits.

Merchant Gourmet has launched a new line of ‘elevated’ baked beans, aiming to bring a more premium flavour experience to consumers at an accessible price point.

Unilever-owned instant noodle brand Pot Noodle has introduced a new Noodle Blocks line, featuring its four most popular flavours in a block format.

Old El Paso, a leading Mexican food brand, has introduced a Mexican Pizza Kit designed for at-home preparation in the US.

The energy drinks industry was valued at over $75bn in 2025, highlighting demand for products that promise to perk up today’s busier-than-ever consumers. But with the growth of the functional F&B industry, innovative new delivery formats for that much-desired buzz are emerging beyond the beverage can.

The new flavour offerings – Straw-Bae Shortcake, PB Blondie Bestie and Mocha Mood Pie – bring the total Sundaes portfolio to seven.

Bob’s Red Mill has launched Brown Sugar Blondie Baking Mix, expanding its Signature Blends range as demand grows for premium, convenience-driven baking products.

The snacks are designed for versatility, including lunchboxes, office snacking, as well as pre- or post-workout consumption.