The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Magnum has launched Volcanix, an 80ml multi-layered ice cream stick featuring a complex "architecture" of biscuit coating and caramel cores, specifically designed to capture the 32% of UK consumers seeking unique textural variety.

Ghirardelli has expanded its premium baking portfolio with the debut of its first Milk Chocolate Chip Brownie Mix, targeting a $4.25 price point and leveraging its "professional" grade chocolate chips to capture a broader segment of the at-home baking market.

Nestlé Health Science has launched Compleat Paediatric Oral Blends, a first-of-its-kind pediatric medical nutrition solution in an on-the-go pouch, supporting the brand's shift toward lifestyle-integrated clinical nutrition.

UK-based Higgidy has launched two new product lines, Protein-Boosted Scone Bites and Savoury Potato Frittatas, to capture growing consumer demand for high-protein, on-the-go savoury snacks.

Pringles has partnered with Burger King UK to launch a non-HFSS limited-edition range of burger-inspired crisps, leveraging iconic menu flavours to drive summer sharing sales across grocery and convenience channels.

Pop-Tarts is expanding its portfolio with the Super Stuffed range, featuring 50% more filling across three flavours to meet consumer demand for indulgent, bakery-style snacking formats.

Perfect Snacks introduces a refrigerated protein bar featuring 20 grams of protein and prebiotic fibre without artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols to meet rising demand for functional snacks.

Kettle has diversified its snack portfolio with the launch of Kettle Tortillas, a premium, HFSS-compliant range utilising ancient grains and seeds to target the gourmet sharing market.