The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Mondelēz-owned protein brand Grenade is expanding its UK portfolio with the launch of Grenade Soft Core, a permanent 50g textured protein bar range.

Luray Peanut Company has partnered with Garner Foods brand Texas Pete to launch a co-branded range of spicy boiled peanuts for the retail and foodservice sectors.

Snacking manufacturer Pladis has extended its McVitie’s Hobnobs portfolio with the launch of Hobnobs Oaty Snaps, a high-fibre, non-HFSS rectangular biscuit range arriving in UK supermarkets.

Nestlé Confectionery has announced a brand collaboration combining Aero's bubbly texture with Milkybar's white chocolate for a new sharing range in the UK and Ireland.

The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has launched its Premium Milk Chocolate Bar line, utilising its bean-to-bar sourcing model to introduce three new textured variants across major retail networks.

UK gourmet popcorn brand Popcorn Kitchen has introduced Munch Mix, a new nut-free snacking line that blends chocolate-coated popcorn, pretzels, salted corn, and confectionery to target sensory and textural trends.

The Hershey Company has announced the launch of Reese's Pieces with Chocolate Cookie, marking the brand's first product innovation in the United States in ten years as it targets consumer demand for multi-textured confectionery.

Clio Snacks has launched its Clio Drizzled Greek Yogurt Bars product line, targeting the kid-focused refrigerated snack market as the company projects USD 120 million in revenue for the year.