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Reese’s launches filled pretzels in new salty and sweet snack innovation
The Hershey Company has launched Reese’s Filled Pretzels in the US – a new snack featuring crunchy pretzels filled with Reese’s signature peanut butter.
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Maison Perrier enters premium mocktail market with new range of non-alcoholic sparkling cocktails
Maison Perrier’s new line of non-alcoholic sparkling cocktails brings classic cocktail flavor to alcohol-free lifestyles. The low-calorie drinks are crafted with real fruit juice and the brand’s signature bubbles.
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Greencore Bakkavor merger deal deadline extended
The £1.2bn Greencore–Bakkavor ready meal merger has hit pause, as the bid deadline is pushed back to 9 May. The deal, if completed, would create a £4bn food giant.
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Arla Foods and DMK Group merger to create Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge, creating the largest dairy cooperative in Europe. With a combined revenue of €19 billion, the merger will strengthen dairy production and innovation, benefiting over 12,000 farmers and consumers worldwide.
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Young’s Seafood unveils new bold flavours to revive breaded fish category
Young’s Seafood is rejuvenating the breaded fish category with two new flavour-packed frozen fish fillets. Aiming to appeal to younger shoppers, the brand introduces Garlic & Herb and Paprika & Pepper varieties to boost growth.
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Tony’s Chocolonely recalls Easter eggs over metal contamination fears
Tony’s Chocolonely has recalled its Milk Chocolate and Caramel Sea Salt Easter Eggs in the UK after detecting a possible metal contamination. Shoppers are urged to return the affected products for a refund. This comes days after a separate recall involving chocolate bars.
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Two Chicks sells majority stake to Eurovo Group
Two Chicks, the leader in the UK egg white market, has sold a majority stake to Eurovo Group. This partnership will help Two Chicks grow internationally and expand its product range.
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Capri-Sun expands zero sugar range
Capri-Sun is expanding its no added sugar range with two new drinks, Capri-Sun Zero Cola and Capri-Sun Zero Monster Alarm, both made with fruit juices and offering under 0.5g of sugar per 100ml.
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PepsiCo names new CMO as it expands functional beverage strategy
PepsiCo has named Mark Kirkham as its new US beverages CMO, signalling a stronger focus on functional drinks. With the recent acquisition of prebiotic soda brand Poppi, PepsiCo is doubling down on health-driven beverages to compete in the evolving soft drinks market.
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Nestlé Waters UK appoints new managing director
Stefano Bolognese takes the helm as managing director of Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role.
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Tony’s Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars over safety concerns
Tony’s Chocolonely has recalled specific batches of its Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar chocolate due to the possible presence of small stones.
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Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel over safety concerns
Sainsbury’s has issued a recall for its Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel due to possible metal contamination.
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Aldi introduces UK’s first Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream
Aldi is launching the UK’s first Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream, a frozen twist on the viral treat. Available from 14 April for £3.99, it blends chocolate with pistachio for a crunchy, indulgent experience.
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Tesco launches new Finest Wagyu steak range amid rising demand for British Wagyu
Tesco has launched a new range of Finest Wagyu steaks in over 100 stores, responding to the growing demand for premium British Wagyu beef. With four expertly selected cuts, Tesco is making high-quality Wagyu more accessible to UK shoppers.
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Recall Roundup: Frito-Lay, Coca Cola and undeclared sulphur dioxide
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (21-27 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
