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M&S announced a £50 million investment in stores across the North west of England for the year ahead, creating 300 jobs and 100,000 total new square footage across its store estate in the area. The investment is another step forward in M&S’s store renewal and rotation programme, focussed on having the right stores in the […]

VK, the UK’s No.1 RTD for students for over 10 years, is cranking up the energy with the launch of its brand-new Lemon & Lime drink, inspired by consumer demand. A standout fan favourite from VK’s We Are Flavour campaign – where consumers pitched weird and whacky flavour ideas – the latest addition blends zesty citrus with

Sunmagic Juices, the company behind popular soft drinks and juice drink brands The Village Press, Hydra Juice and Sunmagic, is launching a 4-pack multipack range of its Daymer Bay Mocktails to wholesalers and retailers, following the range’s successful 2023 on-trade launch. The Daymer Bay Mocktail multi-packs come in three varieties, Classic Mojito, a delicious cool,

Purition’s new instant porridge is the first publicly available F&B product utilising BIOVIT’s all-natural micronutrient blend – funded by the UK Government’s ‘Better Food For All’ programme. Natural micronutrients start-up BIOVIT has delivered on its promise to shake up the fortified foods industry, announcing the UK’s first synthetic-free, naturally fortified meal replacement product to reach consumers this

The game-changing organic soda brand, Santani, is making its UK debut, offering consumers a refreshing, sustainable, and health-conscious alternative to conventional soft drinks. Already making waves in the Netherlands and Spain, Santani is set to disrupt the UK market with its unique blend of vibrant flavors and 100% organic ingredients. Crafted with 40% real fruit

European-style fruit-led beer has become so popular in the UK that it has become Britain’s fastest growing beer trend. Demand for these lighter thirst-quenching beers, which have a typical strength of around 4% ABV, is rocketing so much that Tesco has seen sales volume grow by 250 per cent in the last year. These fruity

J2O, the UK’s number one adult soft drinks brand, and Lashings World XI, the world-renowned cricket team, have announced their new partnership for the 2025 season. This exciting collaboration brings together the thrill of world-class cricket with J2O’s refreshing range of fruity drinks, ensuring an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike. For decades, Lashings

The Albex Group has announced its acquisition of the assets of The Cheese Geek from Administration. This is the second acquisition by The Albex Group in the cheese sector, having bought cheese cutter & packer Tom Walker & Sons in 2020. Founded in 2017, The Cheese Geek is on a mission to democratise the world’s local cheese and put it at everyone’s

Under its conscious brand Atlr.72®, the leading Japanese food manufacturer The Ajinomoto Group is introducing three flavours of ice cream powered by Solein. Ajinomoto plans to expand the brand beyond sweets to include daily food options, aiming to provide a food experience that allows people to enjoy eating while contributing to a better future for

The UK’s number one cake brand, Mr Kipling, is launching new limited-edition Simnel Slices just in time for Easter. Expanding the season beyond classic chocolate treats, Mr Kipling is bringing a fruity Easter flavour onto shelves, expanding retailers’ seasonal cake ranges this year. Simnel is the third most popular cake flavour at Easter, growing 7.4% versus