Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at [email protected].

• Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is launching a new Vanilla variant of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, in a move to help retailers build on the success of the brand’s reformulation and the increasing demand for sugar free soft drink options.
• Lucozade Energy has extended its Lucozade Zero portfolio with the addition of Lucozade Zero Original flavour. The low calorie drink will be available from March 2017 across all channels in a 380ml PMP, as well as a 500ml and 1l bottle.
• Birds Eye has announced the relaunch and improved quality of its chicken range, highlighting that it is made with 100% chicken breast.
• Organic dairy brand Rachel’s, which recently expanded its Breakfast pot range with the launch of two new Greek style flavours, has announced the addition of spoons.
• Food producer Premier Foods is launching a range of Choc Tarts under the Cadbury Cakes brand.
• Biscuit brand McVitie’s has launched three new cake bites tubs, featuring Digestives Mini Milk Choc Tiffin and Caramel Crispies, as well as Hobnobs Mini Milk Choc Teacakes.
• Mondelēz International owned sweet brand Maynards Bassetts is aiming to bring more adults to the sour segment with the launch of Wine Gums Tangy.
• Kopparberg has launched Sparkling Rosé Cider in the UK.
• UK lager brand Carling has unveiled a brand refresh that will be introduced across its full portfolio, which includes Original Lager, Cider, Citrus Twist and Premier.
• Iconic cereal brand Honey Monster Puffs is being relaunched with a lower sugar content and new packaging, as it evolves to become more relevant for the modern consumer.