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

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

Snack brand Kind has added a milk and white chocolate variant to its UK core bar range, marking the brand’s first inclusion of dual chocolate in its portfolio.

Snax-Sational Brands has partnered with Chiquita, the world’s most recognisable banana brand, to debut Chiquita Plantain Chips, a new five-flavour lineup crafted to tap into the fast-growing demand for globally inspired, better-for-you snacks.

Kallø, a player in the natural food sector and part of Ecotone UK, has announced the launch of its latest product: Apple & Cinnamon Puffed Oat Cakes.

Hero UK&I has announced the integration of Deliciously Ella into its portfolio, effective 1 Jan 2026, following the acquisition of the brand in Sept 2024.

Unilever has announced the sale of its healthier snacking brand, Graze, to Katjes International, the parent company of the popular candy brand Candy Kittens.

Hershey has officially finalised its acquisition of LesserEvil, a brand known for its organic snacks that blend bold flavours with health-conscious ingredients.

Nomadic, a UK-based convenience food brand, is entering the snacking market with its Yogurt & Oat Bar – the country’s first chilled yogurt bar.