New products
Love Cocoa launches bestselling bars on Ocado
The four-strong line-up features a selection of the brand’s bestselling dark and milk chocolate bars.
Birds Eye adds to Steamfresh frozen range
Birds Eye has added to its range of Steamfresh products with the launch of a new ‘Vibrant Vegetable Mix’.
The Old Curiosity Distillery releases the ‘ultimate’ alcohol-free gin
The Herb Garden Non-Alcoholic Spirit is the first zero alcohol gin to be free of flavourings and preservatives.
Traditional festive offerings with a twist expected in winter beverage trends, says Kerry
Kerry, the taste and nutrition company, has launched a new range of beverage concepts designed to boost businesses for winter 2020, following an in-depth analysis of consumer trends.
L’Orbe launches 1st Edition Vodka x Caviar
Luxury brand L’Orbe has launched an artisanal avant-garde vodka combined with refined caviar.
Wild and Game launches gluten free range
British game specialist Wild and Game has introduced a range of six new gluten-free sausages and burger products.
Sharp’s unveils alcohol-free beer with Doom Bar Zero
Sharp’s unveils Doom Bar Zero, a 0.0% amber ale in 500ml bottles to tap into growing demand for alcohol-free options.
Nudie Snacks claims first to market with crisps made from ‘wonky veg’
The UK brand is cutting food waste with its new crisps made from vegetables that would otherwise be thrown out because they do not meet standard shape and size requirements.
Dr Trouble African sauces launch in the UK
Handmade in small batches on an isolated Zimbabwean farm, using ingredients sourced by local rural villagers, Dr Trouble sauces are made using a recipe that has been in the co-founder’s family for 125 years.
Nestlé continues to expand portfolio of plant-based dairy alternatives
Nestlé is developing a wide range of plant-based dairy alternatives that the company says are nutritious, great-tasting and have a favourable environmental footprint.
pladis launches Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Smoky BBQ in PMP format
pladis is launching Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Smoky BBQ in a 105g Price-Marked Pack (PMP) for independent retailers.
Penryn Spirits launches botanical rum for gin lovers
New Cornish distillery, Penryn Spirits, has launched BORA – a “Caribbean spirit with Cornish spice” designed to be enjoyed with tonic.
Bacardi relaunches ready-to-drink cocktail cans
Bacardi has relaunched its four ready-to-drink cocktail cans in the UK, in time for National Rum Day on 16 August.
Drink up, it’s good for you
It seems the drive for health and wellness claims in drinks is unrelenting, and in the current climate, it’s unsurprising.