The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has unveiled the latest addition to its premium portfolio, announcing the launch of the Lindt Excellence Pistachio Dark Bar.

The launch is designed to capitalise on the growing consumer appetite for warming spice profiles, while reinforcing the brand's position in the reduced-sugar segment.

The product introduces a novel "balls-and-hoop" format to the confectionery aisle, engineered to offer a multi-textural and interactive consumption experience that gamifies the act of snacking.

Bakery-café chain Paris Baguette has announced its strategic product lineup for the winter season, betting heavily on the enduring consumer preference for sweet-and-salty flavour profiles.

Premier Protein® has announced a strategic expansion into the home baking aisle, partnering with Hometown Food Company to launch a new range of Muffin Mixes and Microwavable Muffin Cups.

Leeds-based bakery challenger HeyLo! has announced a significant innovation within the functional snacking category, launching the UK's first crackerbreads formulated with lupin flour.

Unilever-owned ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s has unveiled its latest product innovation for the UK market: the Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich.

This new product line marks an evolution for the heritage brand, pivoting from its traditional soft-baked format to a crisp texture profile designed to deliver enhanced nutritional density.