February 2025

Simply is juicing up the prebiotic soda category with a fruit-forward line of beverages made with 6 grams of prebiotic fibre to support gut health and Vitamin C and Zinc to support immune function. Simply Pop includes no added sugar and 25-30% real fruit juice from concentrate (a first for the fast-growing segment). Five boldly […]

Running through to 13 April, Mars is a proud sponsor of the ‘In Focus’ Zones at the Somerset House exhibition: “SOIL: The World at Our Feet”. The exhibition explores the connection between soil, human life and our planet’s future.  As part of the ‘In Focus’ Zones, Mars is putting a spotlight on its critical work

Nutritious plant-based snack brand, ChicP announced the launch of a selection of Chilled Snack Packs, launching onto Ocado from 15th February 2025. The new snack pack range will join ChicP’s Chilled Hummus Range also sold at Ocado, which has seen a 60.6% YOY increase in sales.  With 100% natural ingredients and high vegetable content, the

In China, SPAR Shandong, operating in the North, and SPAR Guangdong, located in the South, continue to develop the SPAR retail network presence in the country through store development. At the end of 2024, the SPAR Supermarket Qingdao Leke City officially opened its doors after significant renovations. The supermarket design has been optimised to improve

Aqua Libra is launching a new Watermelon & Strawberry flavour in its infused sparkling water range, available in the grocery channel. This new addition will join the existing line-up of refreshing flavours: Raspberry & Blackcurrant, Blood Orange & Mango, and Cucumber, Mint & Lime, offering retailers another chance to boost sales with fresh and exciting flavour innovation. The

Culinary charity champions at Greedy Gordons have pledged their ongoing support for community causes including a Northamptonshire foodbank.  The big-hearted business, which runs an award-winning culinary collection of pubs and venues in the county, is supporting Kettering Foodbank, collecting multiple donations at all its locations to help support those most in need. Richard Gordon, Director

Oat milk chocolate brand, HAPPi, is launching two new Easter Eggs to its range, offering those following a plant-based diet something new and delicious to enjoy this Easter. The new Salted Honeycomb and Cherry & Almond Easter eggs will join the core range this spring and are perfect for those customers seeking flavour in every

Carlsberg Britvic is launching a duo of indulgent Pepsi zero sugar colas that offer a unique drinking experience. Available in two irresistible flavours — Strawberries ‘N’ Cream and Cream Soda, these are the ultimate sweet treat to indulge and give retailers the chance to recruit younger shoppers to the cola category. Pepsi is leading the

Nestlé Confectionery has announced a host of tasty new treats in time for the Easter season. Shoppers can get their hands on egg-cellent new products and popular classics as Nestlé Confectionery brings its 2025 Easter range to shop shelves across the UK & Ireland. New for 2025: Milkybar Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream Giant Egg, Aero Melts Neapolitan Ice Cream