News and Industry Developments for Food and Beverage Industry

Emmi Expands Dessert Portfolio with Acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company

Swiss dairy giant Emmi Group has strengthened its presence in the premium dessert segment through the acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company.

Business & Finance

Wildfarmed Expands Portfolio with New Regenerative Crumpets

The crumpets, sold in packs of four, are made using Wildfarmed’s 100% regeneratively grown flour. Positioned as a premium twist on a British classic

Bakery

Snacking

Genius Gourmet Launches High-Protein, Gluten-Free Puffed Snacks

Genius Gourmet, an innovator in better-for-you snacks, has introduced its latest product line: Protein Puffs, available in Buffalo and Cheddar Cheese flavours.

People

SIG Group appoints Mikko Keto as new CEO

SIG Group, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has appointed Mikko Keto as its next chief executive officer, with the transition set to take effect in the first half of 2026.

Customise Feed

Tesco to launch exclusive Red Bull advent calendar for limited one-week run

The 24-day calendar will retail at £20 for Clubcard holders or £35 without a Clubcard, and Tesco confirms it will be the only UK retailer stocking the product this year.

Energy Drinks

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Dairy

August 4, 2025

Ben & Jerry’s Launches Chocolatey Orange Chunk in the UK, Expanding Premium Ice Cream Range

Ben & Jerry’s has introduced its latest flavour – Chocolatey Orange Chunk – set to arrive in UK freezers this August.

Marketing

August 3, 2025

General Mills launches Wednesday Addams-themed Betty Crocker products ahead of Netflix series

General Mills is set to capitalise on the launch of Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2 with a limited-edition line of themed products under its Betty Crocker brand, highlighting the growing trend of entertainment-led food innovations.

Fresh Produce

July 23, 2025

Co-op Launches Mojito-Flavoured Grapes in Fresh Produce Aisle

The product will roll out in approximately 500 Co-op stores from 23 July 2025, tapping into rising consumer demand for inventive and flavourful snacking options.

New Products

July 22, 2025

Cellucor launches Jolly Rancher-flavoured creatine and C4 Energy products

Cellucor has unveiled two new products developed in partnership with Jolly Rancher, introducing the nostalgic candy brand’s Green Apple and Cherry flavours to its sports nutrition lineup.

Soft drinks

July 22, 2025

Pepsi® Launches Pepsi Prebiotic Cola

Pepsi Prebiotic Cola contains 5 grams of cane sugar, 30 calories, no artificial sweeteners, and 3 grams of prebiotic fiber, creating a lighter, functional twist on classic cola without compromising flavor.

Dairy

July 14, 2025

Unilever Appoints Jochanan Senf as Ben & Jerry’s CEO Amid Governance Tensions

Unilever has appointed Jochanan Senf as the new CEO of Ben & Jerry's, effective immediately, marking a pivotal moment in the brand's ongoing legal confrontation with its independent board.