The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Plant-based snack brand Back to Nature has expanded its Cheezy Crackers portfolio with the national rollout of White Chedda and Hot & Spicy variants.

Boar's Head Brand has expanded its premium delicatessen portfolio with the launch of a fresh-packed Pickle Snacks collection in three flavours to capture on-the-go consumer demand.

Italian health food brand Valsoia has expanded its plant-based ice cream portfolio with the launch of a zero-sugar cone and a dual-flavour hazelnut and pistachio tub.

Bucked Up has launched its dual-product Carnival Drop campaign, introducing high-protein savoury popcorn and a limited-edition Cotton Candy performance energy drink to convenience retail channels.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies has partnered with Universal Products & Experiences to launch a limited-edition Jammie Dodgers Sour Lemon biscuit tied to the film Minions & Monsters.

WK Kellogg Co has launched its on-pack SPOONS nutrition framework across classic brands to simplify functional benefits like fibre and protein for health-conscious consumers.

Alternative snack brand Wilde has entered the cracker category with a chicken breast-based protein cracker, supported by a new 130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to scale production sixfold.

Italian cured meat producer Salumificio SantOrso S.r.l. has launched Salami Chips, utilising patented dehydration technology to convert authentic charcuterie into an ambient, high-protein snack for international retail and private label distribution.