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Discover six new confectionery launches in the UK, from caffeinated gummies and pink digestives to premium tarts and sugar-reduced biscuits. Explore what’s new on shelves, where to find them, and how much they cost.

Discover how PepsiCo uses food trucks as “rolling innovation labs” to test bold new snack flavours with real consumers—blending local culinary culture, real-time feedback, and creative R&D to shape the future of snacking.

A BBC Panorama investigation has revealed that many leading baby food pouches are high in sugar and stripped of key nutrients, sparking criticism from health experts. Brands like Ella’s Kitchen, Heinz, and supermarket own-labels were found to mislead parents with claims of healthiness. As pressure mounts from regulators and consumers, calls for reform and better standards in the €24.48bn kids’ food market are growing.

Mars wants to rule the snack aisle but Brussels may have other ideas. A full-blown EU antitrust probe now threatens to derail the confectionery giant’s biggest-ever bet.