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Ajinomoto Foods North America has announced the appointment of Dave Gardner as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Hiroshi Kaho.

UK plant-based food brand Gosh! has unveiled a new range of vegetable croquettes, responding to demand for at-home premium sharing occasions.

British savoury pastry brand Ginsters has introduced a new limited-edition BBQ Pork Sausage Roll product, inspired by classic American barbecue flavours.

ADM research and development chefs Philipp Weiler and Amay Borle share several key themes for 2026 and beyond that create opportunities for savoury innovation.

UK savoury pastry brand Higgidy has added two new sharing quiches and a single-serve mini quiche to its range ahead of the spring 2026 season.

Gimme Seaweed is expanding beyond handheld seaweed snacks with the launch of K-Crisps, an organic, jaban-style seaweed topping.

A new UK start-up, Messyface, is launching its range of better-for-you spreads this month, aiming to bring a modern uplift to the nation’s jams and preserves aisles.

As 2025 nears its close, Pladis' head development chef, Robert Craggs, reflects on the priorities and key trends for snack producers to consider in the year ahead.

Merchant Gourmet has expanded its range of ready-to-eat pulse and grain pouches with two Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired additions, created in collaboration with chef Sabrina Ghayour.