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Quorn has expanded its frozen Takeaway portfolio with the launch of Hot & Spicy Bites alongside a vibrant packaging redesign across the entire sub-brand.

pladis has expanded its festive novelty portfolio with the launch of the McVitie's Chocolate Christmas Treat range, introducing £1 Penguin and Jaffa Elf chocolate figures across UK retail.

JDE Peet's coffee brand L'OR has launched limited-edition Pumpkin Spice coffee capsules across UK grocery channels, tapping into café-inspired autumn flavour trends.

Braun Household has launched the OptiBrew drip coffee maker line, introducing rapid cold brew, pod-free single-cup to 12-cup brewing, and integrated milk frothing across North America.

Hall & Woodhouse has partnered with James May to launch The Spanner, a 3.8% ABV British session cask ale rolling out across managed pubs and The Royal Oak.

Phizz has expanded its Daily Immune+ range with a new Strawberry flavour, targeting off-peak winter consumption by combining electrolytes, multivitamins, and immune support.

Carlsberg Britvic brand Plenish has expanded its Clean Protein range with Protein Oat Drink, delivering 10g of protein per serving made with four natural ingredients and zero oils or additives.

Mitchells & Butlers brand Toby Carvery has made its retail debut, launching an exclusive 15-strong frozen range of ready meals and sides across Iceland and The Food Warehouse.