Discover Unesda company profile on FNBX with verified distributors, partnership requests and latest industry activity. All Companies Close Soft drinks Unesda Employees founded Headquarters Brussels, Belgium Unesda represents the European soft drinks industry, comprising still drinks, cordials, dilutables, carbonates, fruit drinks, energy drinks, iced teas and coffees, squashes and sports drinks. Unesda does not represent fruit juice or natural mineral and spring water. The association was established in 1958 and is based in Brussels. Unesda members include both companies and national associations. All members are represented on the Unesda board of directors, which oversees the association’s working committees and specialised sub-committees and task forces. About Unesda --- Collaboration & Partnerships Unesda is not currently looking for partnerships. Pitch a Partnership F&B Ecosystem Claim Profile Unesda has no members on FNBX yet. Be discovered by B2B buyers Showcase your product catalog Signal partnership intent Claim Your Spot Are you a supplier, competitor, or distributor in the F&B space? Create your company profile to connect with giants like this. Create Free Page Takes 2 minutes. No credit card required. Authorised Distributors Americas Asia Europe Oceania There are no distributors currently. Submit New Distributors Company Name Contact Email Description Distribution Location Asia-Pacific Americas MENCA Europe Submit Are you a verified distributor? Claim your territory Recent Activity Listings Add Listing

Locus Robotics has developed a cold-storage hardware modification for HelloFresh, enabling the meal kit provider to increase its chilled fulfilment. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Locus Robotics has announced a technical collaboration with HelloFresh, involving a cold-storage hardware modification that has allowed the meal kit provider to expand its chilled fulfilment capacity from 100 SKUs to 500 SKUs. This increase supports expanded menu variety across the HelloFresh brand portfolio, including its brand Factor. The project addresses the limitations of standard battery-powered autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in refrigerated environments, where cold temperatures can impact battery efficiency and long-term hardware reliability. Cold Storage Technical Adaptations Operating within refrigerated conditions requires equipment capable of sustained performance. To meet the specific requirements of HelloFresh, Locus Robotics developed a heated motor enhancement and modified charging systems for its Locus Origin robots. These adjustments allow the robots to remain within the chilled environment for both work tasks and charging, ensuring continuous operational uptime. The implementation follows an initial pilot phase conducted in July 2025, which utilised 13 Locus Origin robots. Following the successful testing of the modified hardware, HelloFresh scaled the deployment with an additional 26 units, with further plans to integrate the technology into EveryPlate fulfilment operations later this year. Operational Efficiency and Fulfilment Speed The integration of the automated system has impacted mission speed within the facility. According to operational data from the deployment, the Locus Origin robots averaged a mission time of three minutes and 36 seconds from order induction to box drop-off. This automation model provides an alternative to traditional fixed conveyor systems. By utilising a flexible AMR platform, the facility avoids the risk of single-point failures associated with conveyor belt systems, allowing for a more agile response to fluctuating order volumes. The current deployment supports approximately 12,000 square feet of chilled fulfilment space, facilitating two high-speed meal kit picking lines. The system is designed to integrate with existing operational layouts, providing a scalable path for meal kit providers to manage high-volume and high-variety inventory in temperature-controlled settings. Technology Locus Robotics Enables HelloFresh to Scale Cold Storage Fulfilment Eddie Sanders June 23, 2026 Food BARK and Girl Scouts of the USA Partner to Launch Dog Cookies Snacking Grenade Enters US Market with Four High-Protein Bar Flavours Confectionery Haribo Opens First US Retail Stores and Appoints New CEO Facilities ADM to Expand North American Oilseed Crush Capacity across Four US Facilities Facilities Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Business & Finance Related news

Starting today, the packaging solution is debuting at participating restaurants and sports stadiums across eleven countries, marking the brand's most widespread global activation to date. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Food Kraft Heinz The Newsroom Condiment giant HEINZ has announced a significant packaging innovation within the foodservice sector, unveiling "The HEINZ Dipper." The new patent-pending vessel is a re-engineered fry box featuring a built-in ketchup compartment, designed specifically to facilitate on-the-go dipping. Starting today, the packaging solution is debuting at participating restaurants and sports stadiums across eleven countries , marking the brand's most widespread global activation to date. Design Innovation: Solving the 'Dashboard Balance' The development of the HEINZ Dipper addresses a specific consumer friction point: the logistical difficulty of consuming fries and condiments in mobile environments, such as drive-thrus or stadiums. HEINZ cites internal research indicating that 70% of ketchup and fry lovers have spilled sauce while dipping on the go, while 80% admit to skipping condiments entirely due to the lack of suitable packaging. The new design integrates a dedicated reservoir directly into the fry carton, eliminating the need for balancing loose sachets or pots. The 'Away From Home' Channel The launch serves as a strategic test for expanded distribution within HEINZ's "Away from Home" channel. By embedding the brand's utility directly into the serving vessel, HEINZ aims to strengthen its role in the growing drive-thru and convenience eating occasions. Nina Patel , Vice President, Global Heinz Brand at the Kraft Heinz Company, commented on the design philosophy: “After spotlighting the uncanny resemblance between fry boxes and our iconic HEINZ Keystone globally, we wanted to take the next bold step: redesigning the age-old fry box to work even harder for our HEINZ lovers everywhere. As more eating occasions happen away from home in drive-thrus and on-the-go moments, the HEINZ Dipper is a fun and relevant way to innovate to meet fans where they are.” Global Rollout Footprint The initiative launches simultaneously across eleven diverse markets, signalling a coordinated push to standardise the dipping experience globally. Participating Markets: North America: United States (six cities), Canada, Mexico. South America: Brazil. Europe: Germany, Italy, Portugal. Asia & Middle East: Philippines, Thailand, China, Kuwait. The HEINZ Dipper will be available at select partner locations while supplies last, with the potential for broader adoption pending the results of this global pilot. Packaging HEINZ Redesigns the Fry Box with Global Debut of 'The HEINZ Dipper' News January 13, 2026 People Kraft Heinz Appoints Steve Cahillane as CEO to Lead Strategic Split into Two Entities Sauces Heinz Launches “Heinz Trade-Up” in Dubai: Swap Unwanted Ketchup Sachets for a Full Bottle Sauces Limited-edition Monster Munch mayo announced Technology Heinz Unveils Robotic Snack Dipper for Gamers at Esports World Cup Packaging Food Foodservice Sauces Manufacturing Snacking Related news

Mars and ofi have announced a five-year strategic collaboration to implement climate-smart and regenerative agriculture practices across 9,000 hectares of cocoa farmland in Ecuador, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance farmer resilience. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Ingredients ofi (Olam Food Ingredients) Featured in this news Confectionery Mars Inc The Newsroom Mars, Incorporated and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients) have launched a five-year strategic collaboration running from 2025 to 2029. The partnership is designed to advance climate-smart and regenerative agriculture practices within the companies' shared cocoa supply chain in Ecuador. The collaboration builds on more than 15 years of joint sustainable cocoa sourcing globally and a decade of specific cooperation within the Ecuadorian market, aligning the resources of two major global ingredients and confectionery players. Agroforestry Transition and Scale The initial phase of the project targets more than 960 farmers across major Ecuadorian cocoa-growing regions, including El Oro, Esmeraldas, Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, and Santo Domingo. In total, the initiative covers more than 9,000 hectares of farmland. The core operational shift involves transitioning farmers from full-sun monoculture to multistrata agroforestry. By mimicking natural forest ecosystems, these diversified systems are designed to boost overall cocoa production, support local microorganisms and pollinators, and create natural, biological barriers against pests and disease. Technical Interventions and Soil Health In addition to structural agroforestry changes, participating farmers will receive the tools and training necessary to implement specific climate-smart interventions at the farm level. These include: Low Carbon Fertilisers 🌱 Reducing the reliance on traditional synthetic inputs that contribute heavily to the agricultural supply chain emissions. Biochar Applications 🪵 Utilising biochar to enhance soil health, improve water retention, and increase long-term carbon sequestration (CO2 removals). Crop Residue Management 🍂 Improving organic matter recycling to build more resilient, nutrient-dense soil profiles. These interventions collectively aim to enhance long-term farming resilience and boost cocoa crop yields. By making these practices more accessible and offsetting the costs of new inputs, the partnership opens up new income opportunities for producers. The companies estimate that approximately 4,800 people in the surrounding cocoa-growing communities will benefit from these on-farm investments. Shared Net Zero Ambitions and SBTi Alignment The collaboration is underpinned by the shared climate ambitions of both organisations. Both Mars and ofi maintain Net Zero 2050 commitments that have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Benjamin Guilbert, Global Vice President of Cocoa at Mars, stated that the effort demonstrates how shared common goals can drive meaningful impact at scale, supporting a more modern, inclusive, and sustainable cocoa ecosystem. Andrew Brooks, Head of Cocoa Sustainability at ofi, noted that scaling up practices like biochar and agroforestry aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions while simultaneously securing the future supply of cocoa. Pedro Amaral, Associate Director and Head of Cocoa Climate Sustainability at Mars, added that having SBTi-validated ambitions enables a bold framework for the companies to co-invest in long-term solutions that benefit the farmers, the environment, and the future viability of the supply chain. Agriculture Mars and ofi Partner to Scale Regenerative Cocoa Farming in Ecuador Eddie Sanders April 17, 2026 Confectionery Soaring Cocoa Costs Drive Reformulation at Nestlé UK & Ireland Ingredients Agriculture Sustainability Business & Finance Related news

Black Forest has transitioned its entire everyday gummy candy portfolio to USDA Certified Organic status, introducing the new Gummy Forest Friends line to meet rising consumer demand for clean-label confectionery. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Black Forest, a prominent player in the snack and confectionery sector, has announced that its entire everyday gummy candy lineup is now USDA Certified Organic. This comprehensive portfolio relaunch represents a significant strategic pivot for the brand, aiming to capture the growing "better-for-you" segment within the traditional candy category. The transition includes a full reimagining of the brand's core Gummy Bear products and the debut of a new nature-inspired line extension, Organic Gummy Forest Friends™. Portfolio Transformation The move to a 100% organic everyday lineup is designed to address the increasing consumer preference for transparency and high-quality ingredients in the sweets aisle. By achieving USDA Organic Certification, Black Forest is positioning itself as a premium, health-conscious alternative to conventional gummy brands. Key product specifications for the new portfolio include: Ingredient Integrity: No artificial colours or flavours; colours are derived from real natural sources. Dietary Compliance: All products are Certified Gluten-Free and fat-free. Flavour Profile: Retains the brand's signature soft and chewy texture with a "deeply fruity" bite. Ridhi Barber, Brand Marketing Director at Black Forest, stated that the initiative proves high-quality organic ingredients can be integrated into the mass-market gummy experience without sacrificing the flavour profile that established the brand's original fan base. Expansion of the Forest Friends Line Alongside the organic transition of its classic Gummy Bears (available in cherry, apple, lemon, orange, pineapple, and strawberry), the brand has introduced Organic Gummy Forest Friends™ . This line extension features five new shapes—owl, rabbit, bear, fox, and squirrel—paired with six distinct fruit flavours: watermelon, grape, mango, raspberry, peach, and cherry. This expansion serves a dual purpose: refreshing the brand's visual identity on-shelf and providing additional SKUs to drive incremental growth in the organic candy segment. The playful, nature-inspired shapes align with the brand's "natural roots" marketing narrative. Retail Distribution and Packaging Strategy The relaunch includes updated packaging designed to highlight the brand's organic credentials and natural origin. Black Forest is leveraging its existing broad distribution network to ensure immediate nationwide availability. Retail Footprint: Major Retailers: Target, Costco, Publix, and Kroger. Speciality Segment: Select regional grocers nationwide. Packaging Formats: The products are available in a wide range of sizes to suit different consumption occasions, from 4.5-ounce impulse bags to 65-count bulk treat-size pouches. Black Forest’s brand-wide commitment to organic certification reflects a broader B2B trend: the "organic-ization" of legacy confectionery brands. As retailers allocate more shelf space to organic and non-GMO snacks, Black Forest’s move ensures it remains a category leader by bridging the gap between niche health brands and mass-market candy staples. This transition is likely to pressure competitors to evaluate their own ingredient labels as the "clean candy" movement continues to gain momentum. Confectionery Black Forest Relaunches Gummy Candy Lineup with New Organic Forest Friends News March 18, 2026 New Products Co-op Launches Halloween 2026 Confectionery and Snack Range New Products Milk Bar Partners with Beyond Meat to Launch Savoury Plant-Based Range Foodservice Chomps Expands Distribution Footprint at Starbucks and Costco Snacking Little Bites Launches Mystery Muffin and Naming Contest Business & Finance Confectionery Snacking Ingredients Related news

The Home Office has laid new regulations enabling licensed premises in England and Wales to accept digital age verification services for alcohol sales. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom The UK Home Office has initiated legislative changes to modernise age verification for alcohol sales in England and Wales, introducing regulations that will permit the use of registered digital age verification services (DVS) within licensed premises. This legislative update addresses current Mandatory Licensing Conditions (MLCs) under the Licensing Act 2003, which currently require proof of age to include physical security features, such as holograms or ultraviolet marks. These existing requirements effectively exclude digital identification methods from the current compliance framework. Operational Flexibility for Premises Once the legislation completes its passage through Parliament and enters into force, licensed premises will have the option to integrate digital age verification as an additional check alongside traditional physical identification. The implementation will focus on providing choice rather than a mandatory requirement. Licensed premises remain free to continue accepting physical forms of ID, while digital services will provide a new route for operators looking to streamline age check procedures at the point of sale. Technical Requirements for Implementation Under the proposed regulations, premises opting to adopt digital verification must comply with specific standards. The requirements include: Registered DVS Providers: Premises must enter into an agreement with a registered digital verification service provider. Trust Framework Standards: The service must deliver identification verified to a "medium level of confidence," aligned with the relevant UK DVS trust framework. Validation Standards: The system must confirm whether the customer meets the required age threshold and verify that the identity information matches the person presenting it. Technological Security: Verification must be conducted through secure technological validation rather than relying on visual inspection of a screen. Industry Impact For the retail and hospitality sectors, this change offers a potential reduction in friction at the bar or till. By allowing secure digital alternatives to passports and driving licences, operators may improve service speed while maintaining compliance with existing licensing safeguards. The Home Office is expected to share an updated implementation timetable shortly. Following the commencement of these regulations, the government will publish updated statutory guidance to assist licence holders in integrating these digital tools into their daily operations. What It Means for Customers For customers, the new regulations provide greater convenience and choice in how they prove their age. By allowing the use of registered digital age verification services, individuals will no longer be reliant solely on physical documentation, such as a passport or driving licence, to confirm their age at the point of sale. This change reduces the risk and inconvenience associated with carrying sensitive physical identity documents on a night out, while maintaining the high standards of security and privacy that underpin the licensing regime. The use of digital ID remains a choice for the customer, ensuring that those who prefer traditional identification methods can continue to use them. What It Means for Foodservice and Bars For the hospitality and retail sectors, this update introduces operational flexibility rather than a mandatory requirement. Licensed premises remain free to continue accepting physical forms of ID as they currently do. However, for venues that choose to adopt the new technology, digital age verification offers a route to streamline check-in and service processes. Secure digital validation removes the reliance on visual inspection of a screen or manual checks of physical documents, potentially reducing friction at the bar or till during peak operating hours. Venues that integrate these systems will benefit from a modernised approach to compliance, provided they enter into agreements with registered DVS providers that meet the required government trust framework standards. Alcohol UK Introduce Digital Age Verification for Alcohol Sales Dan Bunt July 2, 2026 Facilities Haribo Opens New £35M Warehouse West Yorkshire Facility Business & Finance Suntory Beverage and Food GBI Invests £14.5M in UK Blackcurrant Facility Business & Finance Mars Scales UK Manufacturing with £190 Million Slough Investment Business & Finance Carlsberg Invests €12 Million in Ukraine Brewery Can Line Legal Business & Finance Alcohol Beverage Related news

Farm Rich is promoting its frozen snack portfolio through a social media campaign centred on a custom-designed foosball table. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Farm Rich is leveraging the current international sports calendar to boost brand visibility, introducing a social media giveaway centred on a custom-designed foosball table. The promotion aligns with the brand's ongoing focus on the at-home entertaining sector, using a thematic approach to connect consumer interest in sporting events with its product portfolio. The initiative features a one-of-a-kind foosball table designed to resemble the brand's signature snacks, replacing traditional players with mozzarella sticks. This campaign serves as a tool for driving consumer engagement on social media platforms, specifically Instagram. By creating a highly visual, thematic prize, Farm Rich aims to incentivise participation among followers while reinforcing the brand's position as a solution for casual, game-day snacking. This effort forms part of a broader strategy to associate the brand with convenience and social hosting during peak seasonal viewing events. Campaign Rules The promotional activity is scheduled to run from 30 June through 18 July, with the winning entry to be notified on 19 July. Farm Rich intends to utilise its official Instagram channel to manage the entry process. According to the company, this activity is designed to address the consumer demand for solutions that assist in managing at-home preparation requirements during large social gatherings. By simplifying the hosting experience, the brand aims to maintain its position within the frozen appetiser segment as it monitors seasonal shifts in consumer purchasing and consumption habits. The sports entertainment market remains a key driver for impulse purchases and snack-category growth during summer months. Farm Rich continues to position its range—ranging from cheese-based appetisers to other convenient party snacks—as a primary option for hosts seeking to balance meal preparation with social interaction. The success of this digital campaign will likely influence the brand's future approach to experiential marketing and social media-led category promotion. Marketing Farm Rich Targets Game Day Entertainment with Mozzarella Stick Foosball Promotion Eddie Sanders June 24, 2026 Marketing SNICKERS Launches Hungr.AI Interactive Campaign Marketing TABASCO Launches Marketing Campaign with Actor Iñaki Godoy as Chief Hot Ideas Person Marketing Kewpie Launches Covent Garden Pop Up for KEWPIE IT Campaign in London Foodservice McDonald's UK and Ireland Partners with Xbox for Gaming-Inspired Menu Food Marketing Related news

Urban Eat has expanded its food-to-go portfolio with a three-SKU range of high-protein Chicken Satay Skewers to target front-of-store chilled snacking demand. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Food-to-go brand Urban Eat has introduced a new high-protein range of ready-to-eat Chicken Satay Skewers across retail channels. Produced under Samworth Brothers' Food For Now division, the product launch expands the brand's chilled menu beyond traditional sandwiches and wraps to address growing consumer demand for convenient, protein-dense snacks during daily routines. High Protein Format and Pack Options The new product platform features premium chicken marinated in aromatic satay seasoning for 12 hours before being grilled. Formulated to serve as standalone chilled snacks, meal-deal mains, or afternoon daypart options, the products require no preparation prior to consumption. The Chicken Satay Skewers range enters retail distribution across three distinct packaging formats: 🍢 Satay Skewers Snack Bag: Contains seven chicken satay skewers delivering 8g of protein per pack. 🌶️ Satay Skewers with Sweet Chilli Dip: Features five chicken satay skewers paired with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, providing 7g of protein per pack. 🍗 Satay Skewers Super-Sized: A bumper-sized pack containing ten chicken satay skewers delivering 14g of protein per pack. Wayne Greensmith, Head of Customer Marketing at Samworth Brothers Food For Now, stated that chicken remains the primary protein driver across front-of-store chilled snacks, adding that the satay skewers are structured to serve both lunchtime occasions and afternoon snacking routines. Where Is It Available? The range is available for trade stockists in vibrant shelf-ready packaging designed for front-of-store visibility. To support store-level velocity and consumer trial across convenience and grocery networks, Samworth Brothers is supplying retailers with dedicated physical and digital point-of-sale marketing assets. New Products Urban Eat Expands Food to Go Range with High Protein Chicken Skewers Jacob Deraille July 30, 2026 New Products Iceland Foods and Myprotein Expand Range with 25 High-Protein Products New Products SURREAL Launches High Protein Low Sugar Overnight Oats Range New Products Puori Launches Single-Ingredient Unflavoured Whey Protein Powder New Products Seven Sundays Launches Clean Label Protein Oatcakes Snacking New Products Meat & Seafood Food Related news

Animal welfare group The Humane League has expanded its national campaign against Kroger to target premium grocery subsidiary Harris Teeter. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Animal welfare organisation The Humane League has announced an expansion of its national public accountability campaign against Kroger to target its regional premium banner, Harris Teeter. The campaign calls on the North Carolina-headquartered grocery chain to publish a transparent, time-bound roadmap detailing how it will transition to 100 per cent cage-free egg sourcing across its entire retail supply network. The escalation highlights growing scrutiny over private-label sourcing practices in the US grocery sector, where retail procurement decisions directly influence upstream agricultural production standards. Campaign Escalation and Supply Chain Impact Harris Teeter operates a dense network of supermarkets across the southeastern United States, positioning itself as a premium food retail brand focused on quality and freshness. However, the campaign group alleges that the retailer’s supply chain realities do not align with its consumer-facing marketing. The scale of Harris Teeter's egg procurement has a significant footprint on the agricultural supply chain: 🥚 Sourcing Volume – The regional grocer sources an estimated 429 million eggs annually. 🐔 Livestock Impact – This annual volume represents the output of approximately 1.5 million egg-laying hens. To drive consumer awareness, the advocacy group has released an illustrated children's book parodying Harris Teeter's corporate mascot. The campaign represents a targeted effort to engage the grocer’s primary demographic of parents and family shoppers directly at the regional level, raising questions about corporate sourcing policies. Sourcing Landscape in US Grocery The grocery sector remains a primary driver of the cage-free transition, as retail channels account for over 57 per cent of total egg sales in the United States. Because of this high market share, procurement policies established by dominant national distributors directly dictate the rate of category transition. Several prominent competitors have already leveraged their purchasing power to implement and report on clear transition frameworks: 🎯 Target Corporation – Established an updated sourcing commitment with a clear 2030 timeline, supported by progress reporting based on unit sales and structured merchandising programs to guide consumers. 🦁 Ahold Delhaize and Food Lion – Deployed transparent, year-by-year transitional roadmaps detailing progress toward a complete cage-free inventory. 🐉 Harris Teeter – Currently lacks a comparable, publicised strategy to transition its private-label egg inventory away from caged production systems. As the second-largest egg retailer in the United States, Kroger and its various regional banners maintain sufficient scale and market leverage to accelerate supply chain adaptation. Cage-Free Egg Market Dynamics The corporate campaign comes as the United States egg sector approaches a major structural tipping point. According to industry data, as of April 2026, nearly half of the US egg-laying flock (47.7 per cent) has transitioned to cage-free housing systems. Agricultural producers continue to direct capital investment toward high-welfare facilities to meet projected commercial demands. With the domestic supply of cage-free eggs expanding steadily, animal welfare advocates argue that previous logistical and volume constraints no longer serve as viable justifications for corporate transition delays. The campaign intends to maintain regional and digital pressure on both Kroger and Harris Teeter until a structured transition timeline is formally integrated into their public ESG reporting frameworks. Retail Harris Teeter Faces Pressure to Publish Transparent Cage-Free Egg Sourcing Roadmap Eddie Sanders June 16, 2026 New Products Iceland Foods and Myprotein Expand Range with 25 High-Protein Products Retail Tesco Expands Frozen Aisle with 150 New Products Retail Asda Completes £7.5M Digital Shelf Label Rollout across Express Stores Retail Co-op Introduces 7am Online Delivery across 1200 Stores for Back to School Rush Legal Retail Food Business & Finance Related news

Fazer Bakery is expanding its Finnish retail footprint from August 2026 with a lineup of seeded rye breads, puffed-oat toast, and cheese bagels. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Finnish food major Fazer Bakery is expanding its retail portfolio with the rollout of 11 new bakery products across supermarket networks starting 18 August 2026. The launch introduces additions across established brand lines, including Oululainen Reissumies, Oululainen Jälkiuuni, Fazer Paahto, and Pullava. The expanded range addresses consumer demand for high-fibre whole grains, café-style home toast formats, and expanded gluten-free options within the commercial bakery aisle. Whole Grain Rye and Seeded The autumn range expands Fazer's rye offerings, produced at its commercial bakery facility in Lahti, Finland. The launches combine traditional sourdough baking methods with functional seed and whole-grain formulations. The new rye offerings include: 🌾 Oululainen Reissumies Tosi Ohut Siemen-ruis (175g): A thin sourdough rye bread containing 46 per cent wholegrain rye, combined with roasted sunflower, pumpkin, and flax seeds for a crunchy texture. 🌾 Oululainen Reissumies Tosi Ohut Ruis (175g and 350g): A refreshed thin, chewy sourdough rye bread made with 58 per cent wholegrain rye flour. 🍒 Oululainen Jälkiuuni Juhlapala Tumma Ruis (230g): A seasonal dark rye SKU formulated with 100 per cent wholegrain rye, roasted malt, cranberry, and sweet syrup notes, available through 25 January 2027. 🥖 Oululainen Jälkiuuni Aito Ruis (240g): A high-fibre, sourdough-derived bread manufactured using 100 per cent wholegrain rye flour. Toast Breads and Café Style Bagels To address the growth of convenient breakfast and home-dining occasions, Fazer is expanding its toast and pre-sliced bagel ranges manufactured across its Vantaa and Lahti baking facilities. The new toast and bagel SKUs comprise: 🍞 Fazer Paahto Vehnä & Puffattu Kaura (350g): A wheat toast bread incorporating puffed oats to deliver a distinct texture and roasted oat flavour profile. 🧀 Fazer Lemppari Paahtobagel Juusto (260g): A pre-sliced, cheese-topped bagel engineered for home toasting and savoury sandwich preparation. 🫓 Fazer Lemppari Paahtobagel Seesaminsiemen (260g): A pre-sliced bagel coated in roasted sesame seeds to support café-style home breakfast formats. Sweet Bakery and Gluten Free Marking the 50th anniversary of the Pullava brand, Fazer is debuting seasonal sweet bakery options alongside permanent additions to its gluten-free portfolio. The sweet bakery lineup features: 🫐 Oululainen Pullava Mustikkapiirakkapitko (300g): A cardamom-spiced sweet braided bun filled with blueberry pie filling and topped with an oat crumble, available seasonally until 25 January 2027. 🧁 Oululainen Pullava Gluteeniton Dallaspulla (140g): A low-lactose, gluten-free sweet bun filled with a vanilla-flavoured quark filling. 🌀 Oululainen Pullava Gluteeniton Texaspulla (140g): A lactose-free, gluten-free sweet bun featuring a cinnamon-spiced swirl centre. ❄️ Oululainen Pullava Kanelikierre (420g): A palm-oil-free, ready-to-bake frozen sweet bun featuring a cinnamon-quark filling, available from 31 August 2026. All fresh bread and sweet bakery SKUs feature domestic Finnish grain sourcing and carry regional origin certifications, including the Produce of Finland and Key Flag symbols. New Products Fazer Bakery Expands Portfolio with Autumn Rye and Gluten Free Launches Jacob Deraille August 1, 2026 New Products Rancho La Gloria Launches Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini New Products RYZE Launches Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Mushroom Coffee at Target New Products Krispy Kreme Debuts Apple Cider Glazed Doughnut New Products Culture Pop Soda Launches Limited Edition Sparkling Apple for Autumn New Products Food Bakery Related news

Japanese speciality coffee equipment manufacturer HARIO will launch two new Tritan-based colourways for its V60 Dripper NEO at World of Coffee Brussels 2026. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Speciality coffee equipment manufacturer HARIO Co., Ltd. has announced the global release of two new colourways for its V60 Dripper NEO. The new variants will officially launch on 25 June 2026, making their public debut at the World of Coffee Brussels 2026 trade exhibition, scheduled from 25 to 27 June. The product expansion builds upon the brand's established physical design framework, offering commercial establishments and home brewers additional styling options for its reengineered pour-over system. Design and Material Specifications The V60 Dripper NEO represents an evolution of HARIO’s classic cone-shaped dripper. Developed to improve brewing consistency whilst preserving the extraction control of manual pour-over methods, the NEO model features a modified internal structure designed to standardise water flow. The technical specifications of the dripper system include: Internal Rib Architecture: A modified rib layout designed to promote uniform water distribution and prevent the coffee bed from clogging during high-volume extractions. High-Flow Extraction: Formulated to reduce bitterness and highlight sweetness, particularly when processing light-to-medium roast coffees or utilising finer grind profiles. Tritan Copolymer Construction: Manufactured using lightweight, impact-resistant Tritan plastic to ensure high thermal stability, maintaining consistent brewing temperatures throughout the extraction process. The fast-flow characteristics of the NEO design are engineered to mitigate the risk of over-extraction, helping baristas achieve clear cup profiles in high-velocity commercial environments. New Colourways The summer product expansion introduces two distinct visual options to the NEO lineup, designed to complement modern cafe aesthetics and hospitality interiors: 🔸 Amber – A warm, retro-inspired aesthetic designed to coordinate with natural wood textures and traditional countertop finishes. 💎 Transparent – A clean, minimalist design that showcases the physical flow of coffee and the internal structural form of the dripper during extraction. The new options allow operators to differentiate house filter coffees visually by utilising contrasting dripper colours on the brew bar. Trade Debut and Commercial Positioning HARIO will showcase the new colourways at World of Coffee Brussels, operating from Booth #11356. The event remains a key trade destination for international coffee buyers, roasters, and distributors seeking next-generation brewing technologies. The transition from traditional ceramic and glass materials toward high-durability polymers like Tritan highlights a broader shift in the commercial cafe sector. By offering lightweight, shatterproof brewing equipment, manufacturers can help operators lower equipment replacement costs and improve workplace safety without sacrificing thermal efficiency. According to Daigo Hidaka, Chief Designer of NEO and member of the Product Planning Department at HARIO, changing the dripper colour according to the selected coffee bean variety or the visual style of the cafe can enhance the overall service experience. Following the initial European exhibition, the new Amber and Transparent V60 Dripper NEO models will enter global wholesale and retail distribution channels. New Products Hario Launches New V60 Dripper Neo Colourways Eddie Sanders June 10, 2026 New Products RYZE Launches Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Mushroom Coffee at Target Coffee & Tea Jimmy's Launches Limited Edition Cookie Butter Iced Coffee Coffee & Tea L'OR Launches Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Coffee Capsules in UK Coffee & Tea 7-Eleven Launches 2026 Autumn Coffee Range New Products Beverage Coffee & Tea Related news

Mason Dixie Foods has expanded its club retail footprint with the exclusive rollout of an eight-count Chicken Biscuit Sandwich across select US Costco regions. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Frozen comfort food producer Mason Dixie Foods has announced the expansion of its club retail portfolio with the launch of its new Chicken Biscuit Sandwich. The product is rolling out exclusively across participating Costco warehouse locations in the Northeast, Bay Area, and San Diego regions of the United States. Offered in an eight-count multi-pack format, the new launch positions the clean-label brand within the fast-growing frozen breakfast and convenient hand-held meal categories, targeting club channel consumers seeking comfort food options made without synthetic additives. Club Channel Retail Expansion The release marks a continuing relationship between Mason Dixie Foods and Costco, expanding the brand's presence beyond its core scratch-style biscuit, burrito, and waffle lines into frozen chicken sandwiches. The launch addresses sustained consumer demand for high-protein, quick-preparation breakfast and snacking items that avoid artificial preservatives or complex chemical ingredient lists common in traditional fast-food offerings. Ayeshah Abuelhiga, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mason Dixie Foods, stated that the development of the sandwich was focused on offering consumers clean-label alternatives to traditional QSR drive-thru menu items while scaling volume through multi-pack warehouse distribution. Formulation and Specifications The product applies the brand's established scratch-made baking standards to a classic hand-held format, combining real butter biscuits with antibiotic-free poultry. The key product features and specifications include: 🍗 Seasoned Chicken Patty: Made with crispy chicken breast meat seasoned in the brand's proprietary house-blend spice formulation, free from antibiotics and artificial preservatives. 🧈 Buttermilk Biscuit Base: Formulated using Mason Dixie's clean-label buttermilk biscuit recipe, made with real butter and simple pantry ingredients. ⏱️ Convenience Preparation: Engineered for microwave heating in under three minutes, delivering 11 grams of protein per individual serving. Availability The Chicken Biscuit Sandwich is packaged in an eight-count box format with a suggested retail price (SRP) of US$15.99. The initial rollout phase is restricted to Costco warehouse locations across three strategic regional trading hubs: the US Northeast, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, California. The brand will assess regional sales velocity to inform potential wider distribution across Costco's national warehouse network. New Products Mason Dixie Foods Launches Clean-Label Chicken Biscuit Sandwich at Costco Eddie Sanders July 22, 2026 New Products Iceland Foods and Myprotein Expand Range with 25 High-Protein Products Retail Tesco Expands Frozen Aisle with 150 New Products New Products Quorn Expands Frozen Takeaway Portfolio with Hot and Spicy Bites New Products Toby Carvery Makes Retail Debut with Frozen Range at Iceland New Products Snacking Food Related news