Snacks <span id="Snacks"></span> – Page 13
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HGV crisis: empty shelves as supermarkets hit by crisps shortages
Images of empty shelves in the crisps aisles in Co-op hit social media this week, with users claiming they had also seen range gaps in Sainsbury’s
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Calbee launches veg & pulse snacks under Harvest Snaps brand
It’s the latest in a flurry of activity from crisps brands attempting to make their offers healthier as the government’s HFSS clampdown looms
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Snacking group Wholebake acquired by private equity firm
Cereal bar maker Wholebake has been snapped up by new private equity owners as investors continue to target the healthier snacking category.
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Tyrrells to challenge Eat Real with move into lentil crisps
They were created “to meet consumer demand and tap into the ’better for you’ trend” said the brand
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Small Giants closes £400k funding round to bring insect snacking to the mainstream
Insect-based snacks start-up Small Giants has closed an investment round of more than £400,000 to supports its growth across the UK and Europe.
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Fitbakes eyes retail expansion after hitting crowdfunding target
The business, founded by nutritionist Ella Rauen-Prestes in 2018, will use the money to help support a slated launch in 1,000 Tesco Express stores as part of its meal deal offering in the third quarter of 2021.
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Plant-based nutrition brand Pulsin acquired by VC firm S-Ventures
Pulsin makes a wide range of protein, keto, high-fibre and oat snack bars, as well as protein powders and shakes, under its own brand and for third parties.
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Ember to ramp up campaign against factory farming as it hits £800k crowdfunding target
Founded three years ago by brothers Harry and Jack Mayhew, the business has currently raised £945,000 from 244 investors, including ASOS CEO Nick Beighton, with the Seedrs round closing next week.
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Nature Valley to launch Full Mix snack bars in the UK
The bars, which are packed with berries, seeds, peanuts, wholegrain oats and peanut butter, originally launched in the US last year
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Nurture Brands relaunches Emily Veg Thins to improve HFSS scores
Saturated fats and calories have been reduced to improve their already ‘good’ HFSS credentials
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Bepps bags six-figure backing from Mission Ventures’ Good Food Fund
As well as the funding, Bepps will also receive support and advice from Missions Venture, the food and drink start-up accelerator behind the Good Food Fund.
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Nestlé adds popcorn to chocolate brands with launch of Combos
The new format will roll out across its Aero, Rolo and Milkybar brands
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Kellogg’s expands Crunchy Nut with nut butter snack bar duo
The move would help Kellogg’s tap the ever-growing popularity of nut butter within the snacking category, said Kellogg’s
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Joe & Seph’s unveils vegan version of chocolate caramel sauce
The brand has also launched fully recyclable pouches for its 10 bestselling popcorn flavours
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Oggs launches four-strong range of vegan snack bars
They are made with the brand’s aquafaba instead of eggs
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Category Report
Lunchbox life support: adult lunchbox category report 2021
With packed lunch occasions set to increase, will Brits make amends for bad lockdown habits by making healthier choices?
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Whitworths returns to profit following Covid sales boom
The dried fruit supplier has bounced back into profit as the boom in healthy snacking and home baking during the pandemic drove a 19% jump in sales
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Hula Hoops rolls out Big Hoops sharing bags with new flavours
The flavours and new sharing format were a ‘natural step to building growth’ for the brand, said Hula Hoops
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Kind kicks off ‘Live Kind’ multi-platform campaign
The Mars-owned brand said it aimed to reach 21 million households over the summer
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Analysis and Features
New food & drink launching in time for Father’s Day 2021
Here’s how food and drink brands and retailers are catering to foodie dads this Father’s Day