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PepsiCo has launched Doritos Protein in the UK, debuting non-HFSS tortilla chips made from soya, lentils, and corn with 10g of protein across two flavours.

Co-op has revived its Irresistible Roast Potato Crisps after a three-year hiatus, launching the crinkle-cut SKU alongside a new Wagyu Beef variant across UK stores.

PepsiCo has launched Wow, a better-for-you snacking masterbrand across Wotsits and Snack a Jacks, debuting exclusively at Tesco ahead of a 2027 national rollout.

pladis has expanded its McVitie's brand beyond biscuits in China, launching a locally developed, bite-sized Flipz range across Shanghai and Guangzhou in three regional flavours.

Mars Snacking has introduced Cheez-It and Club crackers in resealable canisters, rolling out three portable varieties across US retailers at a suggested retail price of $2.69.

The Hershey Company brand Reese's has expanded its UK take-home confectionery portfolio with the launch of the Reese's Caramel Block and Reese's White Peanut Butter Cup Trio across Tesco and Sainsbury's.

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.

Medici Brands, parent company of David Protein and HallPass, has raised $250 million in Series B financing co-led by Greenoaks and Valor Equity Partners to scale its multi-brand CPG platform.