Fresh on the shelves: Our weekly NPD round-up
Food Manufacture reveals the latest new products to hit UK retailers in its weekly NPD round-up.
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NPD round-up: Wallace & Gromit cheese and Lion’s Mane mushrooms
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest new product development unveiled across the sector, including Wallace & Gromit inspired cheese truckles and organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms.
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NPD round-up: Premium indulgence and health
This week's raft of new product launches includes an addition to Fox's Viennese biscuits portfolio, chocolate milk with a difference, salted caramel peanut butter, and a zero sugar milk alternative for baristas, plus more!
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Mindful Chef partners with ZOE on healthy recipe range
Recipe box manufacturer Mindful Chef has announced a new partnership with science and nutrition company ZOE.
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October food and drink NPD round-up
Food Manufacture rounds up the major new product development launches that took place during October 2024.
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Halloween food and drink product launches
The boys and ghouls will soon be out trick or treating, but what treats will consumers be raising their spirits with this Halloween? Food Manufacture rounds-up some of the spookiest new product launches this holiday season.
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The biggest food and drink trends of 2024 so far
What are the top trends that have been guiding the food and drink sector during 2024? Food Manufacture takes a closer look.
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University of Surrey students fall short despite strong pitch at Ecotrophelia Europe final
Team BoozyBalls from the University of Surrey fell just short of a prize during the final of Ecotrophelia Europe 2024.
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Lidl triples plant-based range
Lidl has announced plans to more than triple its range of plant-based products after demand saw double digit growth over the past year.
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Latest food and drink launches: new trends and innovations
It's time for Food Manufacture's weekly round-up of new product launches - from regeneratively farmed milk to new pet food SKUs and jumbo-sized packs of popcorn.
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University of Surrey students ready for Ecotrophelia Europe final
A team of students from the University of Surrey will compete in the final of Ecotrophelia Europe on 21 October.
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Myco partners with wholesaler Brakes, hires new technical manager
Plant-based manufacturer Myco has struck a new partnership with food wholesaler Brakes.
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Latest NPD launches by food and drink manufacturers
Food Manufacture rounds up the recently announced new product launches from across the F&B industry.
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Flava People bolsters NPD team with fresh appointments
The Flava People has expanded its new product development (NPD) team with the addition of two new hires.
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The latest NPD from food and drink manufacturers
Popcorn fit for Paddington Bear, pastry parcels inspired by world flavours and a cheesy collaboration between Cathedral City and Summit Foods all feature in this week’s round-up of food and drink new product launches.
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New supermarket listings for vegan pizza, chilli oil and pancakes
One Planet Pizza, Banhoek Chilli Oil and Abra-ca-Debora have all announced new listings with major UK retailers in the past week.
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September food and drink NPD round-up
The past month has seen food and drink manufacturers launch a bevy of new products on to store shelves. We round-up some of the stand out products from the month of September.
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Relaunches and brand refreshes from food and drink manufacturers
From fresh new looks for Fearne & Rosie Jam to a refresh of Young’s Chip Shop brand, we round-up some of the latest redesigns and brand refreshes by food and drink manufacturers.
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5 F&B NPD launches
Health, costs and fakeaways continue to be a big hits among new product launches, as Food Manufacture rounds up the latest food and drink SKUs to hit UK retailers.
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Tesco expands Crosta & Mollica listing, brings functional mushrooms into 'mainstream'
Italian food brand Crosta & Mollica and functional fungi firm Love Mushrooms have both secured fresh listings with retailer Tesco.
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No tricks, only treats this Halloween
As the days get shorter and the nights darker, we explore some of the spooky trends that food and drink manufacturers will want to look out for in the run up to Halloween 2024.
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Sweet treats lead latest food NPD round-up
Barbie doughnuts and the ultimate gluten-free brownie lead this round-up of the latest new product launches from food and drink manufacturers.
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800 new products added to Iceland range: Listings round up
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest food and drink products to secure retail listings, including 800 new lines in Iceland.
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Warburtons launches fresh NPD
Warburtons has added two new products to its portfolio of baked goods – Belgian Waffles and Sesame Thin Bagels.
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New listings for food and drink manufacturers
Bubble tea kits and non-HFSS cookies are among the innovative food and drink products featured in our latest listings round up.
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NPD launches: Limited edition Netflix popcorn and vegan Nutella
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest new product launches to come across our desk.
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Birds Eye launches ‘biggest re-design in a decade’
Frozen food firm Birds Eye has announced plans for a fresh new look across its full range, the brand’s biggest re-design in more than a decade.
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EIT Food launches pet food innovation challenge
EIT Food has launched an ‘Open Innovation Challenge’ to discover new ways of transforming agrifood byproducts into pet food, in partnership with Mars Petcare.
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Emerging and growing trends in pet food
Food Manufacture explores the latest trends in pet food development and the driving forces behind consumer purchasing decisions when it comes to feeding the furrier members of their families.
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How to appeal to the next generation of consumers
Food Manufacture examines how food and drink companies are using innovation to attract younger consumers and maintain their relevancy generation after generation.
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NPD: Summer plant-based product launches
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest plant-based product launches from across the F&B industry.
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Top trends in active nutrition
With the high of the Euros and Paris Olympics not far behind us, Food Manufacture assesses the size of the UK sports market and what’s fuelling today’s active consumers.
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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?
Whether you're a start-up or an industry leader, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards invite food and drink processors to showcase their capabilities and celebrate the efforts and achievements of their companies and teams. Here, we summarise each of...
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Rum is the new gin
Gen Z are driving a surge in rum-based drinks, with almost four in 10 young adults drinking the spirit at least once a week - here's several companies seizing the opportunity.
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How cost-carbon efficient is your NPD process?
Julie Neal and Sabine Sayer of management consultancy firm Vendigital why manufacturers need to consider cost-carbon efficiency analysis throughout the innovation process.
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SpiceBox goes organic following acquisition
SpiceBox has launched a new range of handmade, organic dals into Planet Organic, following its recent acquisition by Borough Broth.
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Scones the most searched for British treat overseas
Scones are the most searched for British treat by people overseas, according to research based on Google search data.
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Rebrands: New Hobgoblin identity and introducing Nim’s…Naturally
Hobgoblin has a new brand identity, while Nim’s Fruit Crisps has been renamed as Nim’s…Naturally.
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Redefine Meat expands its reach into the EU
Alternative proteins manufacturer Redefine Meat has expanded its reach into the EU market after securing listings with retailers across Europe.
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Summer 2024 NPD launches
Non-HFFS ice cream flavoured cereal, a new venture for Napolina, and oat drink innovations feature in our second summer new product development launch round-up.
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The latest summer F&B launches
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest summer launches to grace the UK e-commerce and brick and mortar aisles in this part one of two NPD round-ups.
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Beef volumes dip as cost-of-living pressures bite
Reduced demand from retail and takeaways sparked a decline in total beef volumes in 2023, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) annual beef market outlook.
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Brits love a chef – but why don’t we want to work in manufacturing?
BakeAway has revealed that one in five Brits ‘get the ick’ over their partner being unable to cook or bake, with 12% saying they have even ended a relationship for that exact reason. Despite this, the F&B manufacturing sector still struggles to secure...
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Oscar Mayer launches experimental hub for customers and suppliers
Chilled meals producer Oscar Mayar has unveiled an experimental customer and supplier hub at its Wrexham site as it taps into AI and consumer insights to help improve the image of chilled meats.
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New listings by food and drink manufacturers
From six-figure nationwide deals for seaweed crisps, to the UK debut for one of the most popular snacks in the US, we break down the latest food and drink product listings.
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Say hello to Britain’s youngest sausage maker
Eight-year-old Lola Fenn has won Heck’s sausage competition, wowing the bosses with her creative chicken recipe – which could soon don mainstream shelves.
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Is the UPF debate impacting colour?
Food Manufacture explores whether the debate around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has whet consumers’ appetites for clean label ingredients and how this has influenced the use of plant-based colours.
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Flavoured beer sees double digit growth
Between 2018-2022, flavour beer launches grew by a CAGR of 28%, according to an assessment of the market by Synergy Flavours.
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Functional foods fuel healthy eating trends
A growing trend of health-conscious consumers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked calls for manufacturers to focus on functional foods.
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The most valuable global food and drink brands of 2024
Coca-Cola was crowned the most valuable global food and drink brand in 2024, according to a new report from Kantar.