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pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is launching cookie additions to its best-selling McVitie’s Hobnobs range – McVitie’s Hobnobs Oaty Cookies Milk Chocolate Flavour Chips and McVitie’s Hobnobs Oaty Cookies Dark Chocolate Flavour Chips. McVitie’s Hobnobs Oaty Cookies are made with 100 per cent wholegrain oats […]

Farmer-owned Arla Foods is investing EUR 34.5 million in a new skyr production line at its dairy facility in Linköping, Sweden. The investment is part of the cooperative’s long-term strategy and to meet the growing demand for skyr. The new production line will predominantly produce skyr for the Swedish market where skyr demand has been

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander inaugurated the Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre, HEINEKEN’s new 8,800 m² Global Research and Development Centre in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands. Located next to the brewery in Zoeterwoude, the €45 million Centre is a key part of HEINEKEN’s global R&D network and the company’s growth and innovation strategy. Research at the Centre focuses

pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is adding a delicious berry variety to the nation’s favourite – McVitie’s Pink Raspberry & Cream Flavour Digestives. Limited-edition McVitie’s Pink Digestives Raspberry & Cream Flavour biscuits are golden-baked McVitie’s Digestives topped with a luscious raspberry and cream flavour coating,

KM Packaging announced the release of K-Peel 4G, a new mono PET lidding film specification. K-Peel 4G boasts a low seal initiation point and is capable of sealing through contamination. Clean peels are achievable from as little as 110°C and 0.3 seconds dwell time. This low seal initiation point also means it’s compatible with all

Rising demand for the UK’s favourite sourdough has sparked a major milestone for Geary’s Bakery, as the family-run business behind Jason’s Sourdough today unveils a new, £36 million, custom built bakery in Leicester. The third facility in its growing portfolio, will double production capacity and create 380 new jobs. The expansion represents a significant step

The company behind the 100 year old premium chocolate brand, GODIVA, has hinted at its return to British supermarket shelves. The brand, rooted in Belgian craftmanship, will relaunch into UK grocers with a limited- edition run of its Dubai-style chocolate available in Tesco. Up until now, GODIVA has only been available in luxury retailers Harrods,

Shoppers are to be given more choice when buying bananas so that they can cut down on food waste in the home – thanks to a new move by Tesco. Bananas are among the most popular foods bought at UK supermarkets – but also one of the most wasted because they ripen very quickly. According

pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is adding a trending variant to its famous McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes range – McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey Flavour. Limited edition McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey Flavour combines the sweetness of honey with chilli heat in a delicious jelly covering

British sweet maker Swizzels has launched two brand new products – Squashies Tropical and Squashies Sour Shooting Stars. Landing on shelves in time for summer, the new additions to the Squashies lineup – the number one sugar hanging bag in the UK – reflect the rising popularity of sour and tropical flavours. Squashies Tropical feature fun parrot, pineapple and watermelon shapes in