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Finsbury Food Group has launched a new Harry Potter-inspired celebration cake. The launch expands the company’s licensed celebration cake portfolio and has been developed in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. With 2026 marking the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone arriving on the big screen, the new cake has […]

Fruit and vegetable subscription company Oddbox has partnered with artisan preserve maker Fruits of the Forage to launch a limited-edition range of chutneys made using surplus and foraged ingredients. The collaboration has transformed more than 350kg of fruit and vegetables that were at risk of going to waste into four small-batch vegan products, extending the

Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Charles Leclerc and Chess Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura met in a high-stakes, first-of-its-kind showdown. Brought together by Chivas Regal, the two masters faced off before a live crowd in one of the year’s most unexpected matchups. The head-to-head marked the ultimate expression of two creations born from the

West Yorkshire family-run vanilla manufacturer Vanilla Etc has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, bringing its retail and manufacturing operations together under one name as the business enters its next phase of growth. Founded in Yorkshire in 2011, Vanilla Etc manufactures premium vanilla extracts, pastes and other vanilla products from its dedicated facility in Keighley, West

Château Troplong Mondot has begun harvesting its 2026 vintage, marking the earliest harvest in the Saint-Émilion estate’s history. The Premier Grand Cru Classé estate started picking grapes on 19 August, nine days earlier than in 2025, which had previously held the record for the earliest harvest start at the property. According to the estate, a

British-owned baking brand Food Thoughts has launched a major rebrand alongside a new premium range of cake mixes, frostings and chocolate chips, marking its most significant expansion in more than 25 years. The relaunch introduces a refreshed brand identity, including new packaging, logo and visual assets, as the company looks to move beyond its heritage

Spice Kitchen co-founder Shashi Aggarwal is living proof that entrepreneurship doesn’t come with an age limit. Appearing alongside her son, Sanjay, on an upcoming episode of Dragons’ Den, at 76 Ms Aggarwal is believed to be among the oldest entrepreneurs ever to take part in the programme. Founded by mother and son Shashi and Sanjay

Registration is now open for Fi Europe 2026, as the world’s leading food ingredients event returns to Messe Frankfurt, Germany from 17–19 November. Expecting to welcome over 1,650 exhibitors and around 27,000 visitors, this year’s event is on track to be one of the largest to date. Visitors will have opportunities to meet a huge

European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has launched a new range of Cadbury Dairy Milk food-to-go (FTG) bars in conjunction with Mondelēz. The range comprises a Cadbury Dairy Milk Brownie and a Dairy Milk Flapjack Bar, both as a single serve offering, presented in Cadbury Dairy Milk branded packaging. The new bars also tap into