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A consortium of leading coffee companies, including JDE Peet’s and Louis Dreyfus Company, has launched the Coffee Canopy Partnership to create the first open-access global map of coffee production to combat deforestation and support smallholder market access.

Crosta Mollica has launched a major range expansion across Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Ocado, introducing white pizza bases and pinsa bread to capitalise on its 48% year-on-year growth.

Häagen-Dazs has launched its new Dubai-Style Chocolate Mini Bars exclusively at select US Costco locations, leveraging the viral "Dubai chocolate" trend through a premium combination of pistachio ice cream and crispy kataifi.

By launching the "Tropical Lifeway Smoothie" featuring Organic Lifeway Kefir, the company is leveraging Erewhon's status as a high-visibility cultural tastemaker to drive brand saliency and validate the "functional indulgence" of fermented probiotics for a sophisticated, health-conscious demographic.

Featuring three new product lines: Fruit Chews, Fruity Zips, and Sour Zips. The brand is leveraging a 50% sugar reduction and prebiotic fibre integration to challenge legacy incumbents. The launch is supported by "Project Squircle," a social-first creative campaign led by Chief Creative Officer Ryan Trahan to drive high-velocity consumer engagement.

Quaker is expanding its footprint in the functional snacking sector with the launch of Quaker Protein Rice Crisps. Delivering 6g of protein per serving through a blend of popped rice and pea protein, the launch aligns with PepsiCo's broader mission to modernise its portfolio by integrating functional ingredients into established, high-velocity snack formats.