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The launch is designed to capitalise on the growing consumer appetite for warming spice profiles, while reinforcing the brand's position in the reduced-sugar segment.

The launch introduces on-demand manufacturing capabilities to the automated retail kiosk format, allowing consumers to print custom chocolate shapes, designs, and logos in real-time.

The product introduces a novel "balls-and-hoop" format to the confectionery aisle, engineered to offer a multi-textural and interactive consumption experience that gamifies the act of snacking.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. has announced the launch of its new Winter Seasonal Collection, kicking off a strategic initiative to rotate five distinct limited-time lineups throughout the calendar year.

Cash proceeds from the deal are estimated at approximately $65 million, contingent on fiscal year 2025 financial results for the Japanese unit. The transaction is projected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

The company clarified that these recipe updates are currently isolated to the Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband ranges, with no immediate plans to extend similar reformulation strategies.

The Hershey Company is set to capture the attention of chocolate lovers with its latest release: the limited-edition Hershey's Dubai-Inspired Chocolate Bar.

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