Pladis Adds Cookie Variants To McVitie’s Hobnobs Range: Pladis is adding two cookie variants to its McVitie’s Hobnobs range – Oaty Cookies Milk Chocolate Flavour Chips and Oaty Cookies Dark Chocolate Flavour Chips. McVitie’s Hobnobs Oaty Cookies are made… dlvr.it/TLQKFg

Consumers Snacking Mindfully And Focusing On Portion Size: Consumers around the world are maximising their snacking moments by savouring flavour, taste and texture while ensuring they are “fully present”, according to new findings from the sixth annual… dlvr.it/TLQKPh

Rowntree’s Introduces New Range To Tap Into Soft Sweets Trend: Nestlé’s Rowntree’s confectionery brand is making a fresh move into the soft sweets category with the launch of Squidgers, a new take on its Jelly Tots and Fruit Pastilles lines. The rollout… dlvr.it/TLQTgB

‘Energy Candy’ Startup Launches In The UK: A startup confectionery brand called Ruly has launched in the UK with sweets it claims can boost energy levels. Currently trialling in forecourts and independent retailers, the first SKUs available to the trade… dlvr.it/TLQTtJ

KP Snacks Launches New Guide To Help Retailers Drive Sales: KP Snacks has unveiled ‘Excite and engage’, a new guide designed to help convenience retailers capitalise on impulse purchases and increase Crisps, Snacks, and Nuts (CSN) sales through engaging… dlvr.it/TLRQ5Z

Heinz Launches Tomato Ketchup Zero: Heinz is rolling out a new tomato ketchup variant with no added sugar or salt in the UK. Tomato Ketchup Zero contains 35% more tomatoes than the original product and was created in response to consumer demand for… dlvr.it/TLRQD2

SPAR’s Blue Bear Unveils New Look: SPAR has unveiled a bold new look for its own label energy drink, Blue Bear, to improve its shelf presence. Available in both 75p PMP and non-price-marked packs, the new look also gives SPAR stores the flexibility to… dlvr.it/TLRZ2T

St Pierre Launches Limited-Edition Spicy Chilli Brioche Buns: Bakery brand St Pierre has expanded its range with a limited-edition Spicy Chilli Brioche Bun 4-pack. Available through to the end of September, the seasonal SKU is designed to offer… dlvr.it/TLRZ9H

Soft Drink Brand Rankings: Pepsi The Most Improved: YouGov’s Soft Drinks Brand Rankings 2025 report reveals San Pellegrino, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi Max are the three most considered carbonated soft drinks brands as measured by consideration score using… dlvr.it/TLSZKD

Deli Kitchen Introducing Six New Products To Shake-Up Bakery Category: Deli Kitchen is launching six new products exclusively in Tesco stores this month to “unlock untapped potential” in the bread category. The new range has been created to take… dlvr.it/TLSZPR

Retail Sales Tumble After ‘Dismal’ Month For Supermarkets: Retail sales in the UK suffered their steepest drop in 18 months last month as consumers cut back on purchases of food and household goods. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)… dlvr.it/TLSkkw

GCA Launches Investigation Into Amazon Over Supplier Payment Delays: The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has announced that it is launching a “targeted investigation” into whether Amazon has breached paragraph 5 (No delay in Payments) of the Groceries… dlvr.it/TLSkw8

Sainsbury’s Hikes Cost Of Meal Deal Again: Sainsbury’s has increased the cost of its standard meal deal by 5% – the second hike in less than a year. According to trade publication The Grocer, the price of a main product, a side, and a drink at the… dlvr.it/TLTV5f

Consumer Confidence Edges Up But Remains Fragile Amid Tariff And Middle East Concerns: Consumer confidence in the UK increased this month as sentiment about the economy improved, although the outlook remains fragile due to the turmoil in the Middle East… dlvr.it/TLTVB0

New Research Reveals Increasing Gen Z Cynicism About Brands: New research has uncovered a sharp rise in consumer disillusionment, with 36% of Gen Z now feeling that brands do not care about them, up from 30% in 2023. The findings raise concerns that… dlvr.it/TLTbZQ

A.F. Blakemore Launching Major Investment Package And Rebate Scheme: A.F. Blakemore, the SPAR retail and wholesale business, has unveiled a new £4.5m investment package and a rebate scheme that retailers can earn up to 8%, supported by a package of tools… dlvr.it/TLTbdK

Challenger Sweet Brand Wild Thingz Secures Listing On Ocado: Wild Thingz, a new brand offering lower-sugar, additive-free sweets, has launched on Ocado. Aiming to provide parents with a better confectionery option for children, Wild Thingz gummies are… dlvr.it/TLVFlF

Tesco Introduces Solar-Powered Chilled & Frozen Delivery Units: Tesco has begun using solar-powered refrigeration units in its delivery fleet as part of its drive to cut carbon emissions across its operations. The supermarket giant has taken delivery of… dlvr.it/TLVFpq

SodaStream Introduces New Flavours: Sparkling water brand SodaStream is expanding its offering with two new flavour additions, Pepsi MAX Mango & Red Berries. Its Classics range of fruit syrups has also had a healthy refresh, now with added vitamins B3,… dlvr.it/TLVMWB

Thomas Fudge’s Launches New Line For Shoppers Seeking Indulgence: Thomas Fudge’s, the premium biscuit brand owned by Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC), is launching a butter raspberry and almond Viennese Swirls to tap into the £16.5m ‘indulgent treats’… dlvr.it/TLVMc5