Ex-Warburtons Boss Quits Big Food to Launch Healthier Kids’ Snacking Brand
Former Warburtons chief executive has resigned from the multinational food sector to found a new brand focused on healthier snacks for children. The venture aims to replace sugar‑laden products with nutrient‑rich alternatives, leveraging the founder’s extensive bakery and distribution experience. Early market research indicates strong parental demand for low‑sugar, high‑protein snack options. The startup plans to launch its first product line in the UK by Q4 2026, targeting major retailers and online channels.
Pernod Ricard Rolls Out Top Irish RTD Brand West Coast Cooler in the UK
French spirits group Pernod Ricard is introducing its flagship Irish ready‑to‑drink, West Coast Cooler, to the UK market. The sparkling wine‑based seltzer, offered in Original tropical fruit and Sunburst peach‑mango cans, will debut in Tesco stores this month at £2.25...
Fermtech Raises £2.5m for ‘Pioneering’ Sustainable Cocoa Alternative
Fermtech, a UK‑based food‑tech startup, announced a £2.5 million funding round to accelerate its fermentation‑derived cocoa alternative. The capital, sourced from impact‑focused investors, will fund scale‑up, regulatory approvals, and pilot manufacturing. The company claims its product mimics cocoa’s flavor and texture...
Snappy Technologies Rolls Out System to Unify Delivery Marketplaces
Snappy Technologies unveiled a new integration platform that consolidates disparate food‑delivery marketplaces into a single unified system. The solution leverages a standardized API to aggregate orders, inventory, and driver data across services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Early pilots...
Starbucks Launches Protein Cold Foam in ‘UK First’ After US Success
Starbucks has introduced its protein‑rich cold foam topping to UK outlets, marking the brand’s first rollout of the product outside the United States. The foam, which delivers about five grams of protein per serving, is positioned as a low‑calorie, dairy‑free...
German Doner Kebab Appoints Former Costa and Chipotle Exec as Chair
German Doner Kebab (GDK) announced the appointment of John McCarthy, a former senior executive at Costa Coffee and Chipotle Mexican Grill, as its new chair. McCarthy brings a track record of scaling fast‑casual concepts, digital transformation, and franchise development. The...
Bakkafrost Sees Revenues Drop Nearly 5% in 2025
Bakkafrost, the Faroe Islands' leading salmon producer, reported 2025 revenues down nearly 5% year‑over‑year, falling to DKK 5.2 billion. The decline was driven by weaker salmon prices and a modest drop in export volumes despite stable production capacity. EBITDA contracted to DKK 1.1 billion,...