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NPD: Popcorn Kitchen gets a peanut butter makeover, Sara Lee goes angelic and McVitie’s launches The Great Biscuit Break Bonanza
Peanut Butter Buttons is the topping for Popcorn Kitchen’s latest home popping creation; Sara Lee has developed a fat- and cholesterol-free Strawberry Angel Food Cake for foodservice operators; and McVitie’s is running the £1m ‘The Great Biscuit Break...
NPD: Ginsters gives the sausage roll a twist, Mrs Crimble’s gluten-free goes extra indulgent and Jason Momoa asks if you’re ready for adventure?
Ginsters’ Breakfast Roll is new take on a sausage roll, packed with favorite breakfast ingredients; gluten free brand Mrs Crimble’s has launched its most indulgent product; and the Aquaman actor is putting his might – and love of the environment, travel...
NPD: Celebrating summer love with better-for-you potato chips, raising funds for a cause and getting gooey over grilled cheese
JimmyAsh is rolling out its flagship Go Free potato chips that punch in with 70% less fat and 25% fewer calories than traditional chips; Double Good is donating 50% of product sales to benefit children with diverse learning needs; and Pepperidge Farm is...
NPD: From the world’s first Coffee Bar to a first-to-market protein pretzel and the UK’s first readymade, branded chilled protein pancake
Plamil Foods has unveiled a bar made from whole coffee beans instead of cocoa beans; BakeAway has partnered with Myprotein to develop a protein pancake for the UK market; and Crisp Power is a low-carb, protein-packed, plant-based snack expected to shake...
What’s on shelf for Easter: Chocolate, of course, but also Fruit ‘n Yogurt Eggs, Almond Cake Mix and an inspirational food waste target
From Cadbury Mini Eggs Chocolate Cookies to a Popcorn Easter Egg, there’s certainly a bounty available for chocoholics. But Easter isn’t all about chocolate, so we’re also shining a spotlight on better-for-you Welch’s Fruit ‘n Yogurt Eggs, a Moist...
NPD: Celebrate National Potato Chip Day with Pringles and Bingo Blitz, ‘Feaster’ with Dave’s Killer Bread and Easter with Ole & Steen
There’s a lot of celebration going on: from National Potato Chip Day to Easter, Feaster (a new, casual Friendsgiving of Spring) and the 2024 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball season. And what’s best to bring out the most of these celebrations? Well,...
NPD: Celebrate spring with the cherry blossom-inspired snack box from Sakuraco or the return of Pringles Honey Mustard
The March snack box from Sakuraco embraces Japan’s breathtaking sakura (cherry blossom) season and Pringles is bringing its Honey Mustard crisps back to the snack aisle after thousands of fans took to social media asking for the tasty return. We're also...
NPD: From a pork rind flavor that will send you to hog heaven to an energizing Jack Link’s x Frito-Lay x Flamin’ Hot mashup and a chutney that slashes food waste
Southern Recipe Small Batch is capitalizing on the growing appeal of BBQ; three iconic brands have come together to bring the savory nuances of cheese and chilli to smoky meat snacks; and Fresh Direct has turned a potential negative into a delicious product.
NPD Trendspotter: From high fibre cookies to sourdough made with regenerative farmed flour and heart-shaped Cheerios in personalized boxes
Enzymedica has made its debut in the functional foods category with Fiber+ Cookies; Puratos’ latest innovation is a living sourdough made with regeneratively farmed flour from UK-based Wildfarmed and Cheerios is reminding people to take care of their...
Trendspotting in 2024: From Galette des Rois for Epiphany to cruelty-free cupcakes for Veganuary
Birley Bakery is offering the traditional French patisserie in celebration of Epiphany (6 January); OGGS has extended its range of hen egg-free bakes; Doughlicious has expanded its footprint; and Higgidy has a new addition to its wholesome Snacking and...
Trendspotting in 2023: Be Kind, help others and have fun this Christmas
Proceeds from the Kind x Little Words Project Live Kind bracelet bundle go to FoodCorps; 10p from the sale of every Pukka Christmas Dinner pie goes to the Trussell Trust; Christmas pud is still on the menu for the majority of Brits; the Cookie Shot...
Trendspotting in 2023: Christmas collabs, seasonal sweepstakes and limited edition treats
Oreo is encouraging fans to deck the halls early, Hot Pockets is offering a sizzling cash reward, EggoVac has launched a first-of-its-kind waffle-inspired robotic vacuum, while Doritos has introduced the world’s first ‘crunch-cancelling’ tech that lets...
News snacks: Israeli FoodTech steps up, Pastry World Cup gears up; and insights into dessert flavours and shopper behaviour
Israeli vegan food producers, private chefs and volunteers have united to fuel frontline soldiers and evacuees with nutritious free from meals; the IBIS Rice Conservation Co has enlisted wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham as brand ambassador; 84.51°...
Trendspotting in 2023: Nostalgia makes a comeback with cotton candy-flavoured Oreos and Pop-Tarts in 1960s packaging
Also hot with consumers is better-for-you snacking - maintaining indulgence without the guilt - especially if its better-for-the-environment too.
Trendspotting for the King’s coronation
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla takes place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London. While only 2,000 guests have been invited to attend the event, more than 7,000 street parties and community events are expected to...
What’s trending for Pancake Day 2023?
Forget the fancy filling, topping and titbits, Brits still prefer their pancakes the traditional English way – with just a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of sugar.
Trendspotting in 2023: A glorious bouquet of Valentine snacks and bakes
$23.9bn was spent on gifting last year, with 53% of American planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day again in style in 2023 – and nine million of them choosing this event to pop the big question, according to stats gathered by GiftWrapper. That’s big...
