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US snack bar brand Nature’s Bakery has unveiled its latest product innovation: Hearty Bars.

Packaged food and drink sold in Texas containing certain artificial ingredients will require on-pack warning labels following the signing of Senate Bill 25 by Governor Greg Abbott this weekend.

Kettle Brand is venturing into the summer snack market with the introduction of its limited-edition Chilli Crisp chips, a product that capitalises on the growing popularity of chilli crisp as a flavour profile.

Specialities Inc, a US-based producer and distributor of deli food products, has introduced a 5kg artisan gouda infused with pumpkin spice flavours.

Food giants Kraft Heinz and General Mills have this week announced they will commit to removing artificial colours from all of their US food products by the end of 2027.

Veritable Distillery, a Connecticut-based producer of historically-inspired spirits, has introduced its new Limoncello, a summer aperitif crafted with traditional methods and a focus on authenticity.

Danone North America celebrated the opening of a new $65m production line at its manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, this week.

Breakfast food brand Kodiak has launched two new product lines in the US: Trail Bars and Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches.

PepsiCo has ceased manufacturing operations at its Frito-Lay processing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, ending five decades of production at the site.