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This week’s food and drink news is serving up a little bit of everything - whether you’re chasing protein-packed lunches, TikTok-famous sweet treats, or cloud-like coffee creations...

Garlic Dips, Mini Mozz & Spritz on the Go

From AI-powered coffee orders to retro supermarket shelves, plus bold new flavours and picnic-perfect drinks, there’s plenty to get excited about...

From Nutella Peanut to Pickle Coffee - This Week in Food & Drink

From Nutella’s first flavour innovation in decades to IKEA’s meatball lollipop becoming a reality, brands are embracing novelty in a big way...

Chicken Rolls, Slider Boxes & Stuffed Crusts

From Greggs’ new Chicken Roll completing its savoury lineup to Burger King’s customisable slider boxes and Pizza Hut’s hot dog-stuffed crust, big brands are doubling down on bold, conversation-starting launches...

Fizz, Function & a Dash of Matcha

Big-name brands are remixing the everyday - adding sparkle, boosting benefits, and giving matcha a starring role - while flavour experimentation continues to push boundaries (hot cross buns included)...