Popcorn Shed Expands Range with Gluten-Free Snack Packs in Five Dessert-Inspired Flavours
UK snack brand Popcorn Shed has launched a new gluten‑free range of single‑serve snack packs in five dessert‑inspired flavours, including Classic Caramel and Carrot Cake. Each 24‑gram pack contains fewer than 120 calories and retails for £1.99, positioning the line within the better‑for‑you, portion‑controlled segment. The launch expands the company's portfolio, which already exceeds 30 flavours, and aims to shift consumer perception of gluten‑free products toward indulgent yet nutritious options. Distribution will leverage both online and retail channels across the UK and abroad.
Ambienta Backs Plant-Based Dairy Producer The Bridge to Accelerate European Growth
Ambienta has acquired a majority stake in Italian plant‑based dairy specialist The Bridge, marking its second investment from the Small Cap Fund. The Bridge, founded in 1994, generates about 80% of revenue from international markets and operates a fully vertical,...
Diageo Names John O’Keeffe as CEO and President for North America
Diageo announced that John O’Keeffe will assume the role of CEO and president of its North America business effective April 2026, succeeding Sally Grimes. O’Keeffe, a Diageo veteran of more than two decades, currently leads the Asia Pacific and Global Travel divisions....
Pernod Ricard Completes California Wine Exits with Mumm, Kenwood Sales
Pernod Ricard has completed the sale of its Mumm sparkling wine operations in the United States to Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits, and simultaneously divested its Kenwood winery in Sonoma to F Korbel & Bros. Both deals, finalized in April 2026, remove...
Sun Cruiser Expands RTD Range with White Tea and Vodka Line
Sun Cruiser has entered the non‑carbonated vodka‑tea segment with its new White Tea + Vodka ready‑to‑drink line. The eight‑pack variety offers four fruit‑infused flavors—berry hibiscus, blackberry, peach and passionfruit—and delivers a low‑calorie profile of 100 calories and just 1 gram of sugar per...
Lucky Energy Taps Into Nostalgia with Slush Energy Drink Launch
Lucky Energy has introduced a new Slush line of energy drinks, offering three flavors—Blue Razz, Cherry Slush and Strawberry Slush—in a permanent 12‑oz can. The beverages contain 200 mg of caffeine, zero sugar and zero calories, and are formulated with maca,...
How the Demands of the Growing Slushie Market Is Putting Focus on Flavour Architecture
The global frozen‑drink market is projected to grow from $600 million this year to nearly $1.2 billion by 2035, with slushies accounting for the majority of sales. New dispensing technology and modular flavor systems are turning slushies into a premium, customizable platform...
McVitie’s Expands Hobnobs Range with New Oaty Crunch Creams
McVitie’s has introduced Hobnobs Oaty Crunch Creams, a new line of cream‑filled biscuits that pairs the classic oaty base with a smooth filling. The range launches in two variants – Milk and Chocolate – and hit UK shelves on 30 March...
Beyond the Biofilm: Tackling Mould and Bacterial Contamination
Microbial contamination—bacteria, yeasts and moulds—remains a pervasive risk for food and beverage manufacturers, driven by climate‑stressed crops, reduced preservatives, and complex supply chains. Hidden biofilms on equipment and spores that survive processing can trigger recalls, brand damage, and even bankruptcy....
Tetra Pak Expands US Innovation Footprint with New Denton Product Development Hub
Tetra Pak broke ground on a major expansion of its Product Development Center in Denton, Texas, slated to open in Q1 2027. The new hub adds 12,000 sq ft of product‑development space and a 3,000 sq ft Customer Innovation Center, effectively doubling the site’s capacity....
KDP Secures Controlling Stake in JDE Peet’s, Appoints Rafael Oliveira to Lead Coffee Spin-Off
Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired a 96.22% stake in JDE Peet’s, creating a controlling interest that merges KDP’s single‑serve system with JDE’s global coffee brands. Rafael Oliveira has been appointed CEO of the combined coffee unit and will later lead the...
All Things Expands Cottage Cheese Range with Low-Fat Innovation Amid Category Boom
All Things has launched a low‑fat cottage cheese, expanding its fast‑growing portfolio amid a UK cottage‑cheese boom. The new product, priced at £1.85, promises the same creamy texture as the original range while cutting fat. Category data shows over 50%...
Volvic Enters Functional Hydration with Vitamin+ Launch in UK and Ireland
Volvic is entering the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland with the launch of Volvic Vitamin+, a mineral water enriched with magnesium and vitamins B and C. The range, debuting on 6 April, offers two flavors—Recharge Raspberry and Active...
All G Clears FDA Review for Precision-Fermented Lactoferrin
All G, backed by Agronomics, received a FDA “no questions” GRAS letter for its precision‑fermented bovine lactoferrin, LFX. The approval confirms the recombinant protein’s safety and clears the path for US commercialization in functional foods, dietary supplements, and early‑life nutrition. LFX...
Banza Expands Beyond Gluten-Free with High-Protein Chickpea Pasta Range
Banza is expanding beyond its gluten‑free niche by introducing a Wheat Protein Pasta line that blends semolina wheat with chickpeas. The new range includes rotini, penne, elbow pasta and a Mac & Cheese product, delivering up to 22 g of protein and 7 g...
