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Pizza Hut has announced its seasonal marketing offensive for Valentine's Day, partnering with Nick Carter and Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys to promote the return of its iconic Heart-Shaped Pizza.

This infrastructure investment comes as the company reports it is approaching $100 million in annual revenue, driven by surging demand from foodservice operators, manufacturers, and retailers for operationally efficient, plant-forward ingredients.

By utilising a cottage cheese base for the crust, the brand claims to achieve a crisp texture often lacking in cauliflower or alternative-flour bases, while delivering up to 23 grams of protein per serving.

Krispy Kreme has announced its seasonal product line-up for the lucrative Valentine's Day trading period, launching a new four-SKU collection designed to capture the "gifting" and "sharing" occasions

The collaboration leverages the strong regional brand equity of both entities to deliver a nostalgia-driven product line designed to offer "comfort and familiarity" in a scoopable format.

The launch leverages the David’s Deli brand equity to offer a "power-up" option that delivers 16 grams of protein per bagel—double the amount found in standard alternatives.

Beginning today, the chain welcomes back its top-selling Brownie Batter Doughnut while introducing a suite of "flirty" beverage innovations that leverage the brand's growing cold foam and protein capabilities.

Heritage whole grain pioneer Bob's Red Mill has announced a strategic expansion of its convenience baking portfolio, introducing a new Brown Sugar Blondie Mix to its Signature Blends collection.