The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Finsbury Food Group has acquired the Shropshire-based snack brand Flower & White, a strategic move designed to accelerate the group's presence in the high-growth "better-for-you" bakery segment and expand its direct-to-consumer (DTC) capabilities.

White Lily is expanding its 140-year heritage into the freezer aisle with the launch of its first ready-to-bake frozen biscuit line, utilising its signature soft winter wheat formulation to capture the growing demand for premium convenience.

Dave’s Killer Bread has launched a new line of Mini Bagels and seasonal Summer Berry varieties, responding to consumer research that highlights a demand for portion-controlled and "on-the-go" organic bakery solutions.

Siete Foods has expanded its gluten-free tortilla portfolio with the launch of Organic Yellow Corn and Sourdough Style varieties, targeting a nationwide retail rollout in late April.

Crosta Mollica has launched a major range expansion across Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Ocado, introducing white pizza bases and pinsa bread to capitalise on its 48% year-on-year growth.

UK manufacturer BakeAway has launched Doh, a new ready-to-bake cookie dough brand designed to capture the premium home-baking market through highly versatile formats and a playful brand identity.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. enters the Netherlands market through an agreement with Jafa Holding BV, planning 30 locations over the next five years as part of its global capital-light expansion strategy.

Barilla, the Official Pasta Partner of Formula 1®, is capitalising on the global surge in F1 viewership by launching "Barilla Racing Wheels," a special-edition pasta shape designed to merge high-performance sports licensing with the traditional "Domenica Italiana" (Italian Sunday) meal occasion.