The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Mars brand M&M'S has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures to launch limited-edition Amas Veritas Spell & Snack Packs celebrating the release of Practical Magic 2.

Bubbies Ice Cream has expanded its Drizzled Mochi Ice Cream lineup with a limited-edition Pumpkin Pie flavour, delivering a 100-calorie seasonal treat across select US retailers and online.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has reintroduced its seasonal Jack O'Lantern chocolates, launching Milk Chocolate Caramel and Caramel Apple shapes in retail and club formats.

The Hershey Company has launched Hershey's Creme Bars in Salted Caramel and Affogato flavours, supported by a marketing campaign and partnership with global girl group KATSEYE.

Forest Feast has launched a chocolate-coated freeze-dried fruit range, combining whole fruit with double-layered Belgian chocolate across UK retail.

Nestlé Confectionery has unveiled its 2026 Christmas portfolio, headlined by Formula 1-licensed KitKat gifting tins, After Eight Orange, and Milkybar Caramel Crunch across UK retail.

Co-op has unveiled its expanded 2026 Halloween portfolio, introducing new own-label bakery, savoury snacks, and sub-£1 confectionery lines to target weekend party entertaining.

Keebler has reintroduced its limited-edition Spookie Fudge Stripes cookies for Halloween 2026, backed by an omnichannel zoo safari experiential campaign and digital gaming platform.