All New product development articles
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Range Preview
Highlights from M&S Food’s revamped slow cooked meat range
M&S Food has given its slow cooked range a refresh, adding new international flavours and convenient solutions
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News
Smirnoff continues ‘spirit drink’ push with Miami Peach launch
The NPD cannot be called a vodka as it is less than 37.5% abv
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Comment & Opinion
Is Air Up’s ‘scented’ flavoured water bottle genius or gimmick?
Air Up has a steep price point, but promises to revolutionise the way we drink water
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News
Kraft Heinz seeks packaging innovators for global R&D challenge
Startups have just over a week left to enter the competition
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News
PerfectTed to launch flavoured RTD matcha latte duo
The drinks are naturally sweetened with agave and contain no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners
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News
Extra adds Refreshers Watermelon Raspberry gum, backed by £4.5m push
The NPD was developed in response to growing demand for fruity flavours, said Mars Wrigley
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News
Leon adds microwave meals and frozen ‘favourites’ to grocery range
The push marks ‘a significant milestone for Leon Grocery’, which has increased its distribution by 40%
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News
Mama Honey targets young shoppers with ‘disruptive’ brand
The honey brand will make its retail debut this summer
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News
JJ Foodservice launches new premium sushi rice line
The wholesaler has introduced a range deal for sushi and Asian fusion dishes
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Analysis & Features
10 new products to see at this year’s UK Food & Drink Shows
Mexican sauces, kimchi shots and Neapolitan truffles are among the hundreds of new products visitors will be able to see at the event in April
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Analysis & Features
Five startups transforming the future of food
A wave of startups is are turning innovation into advantage, pioneering solutions to challenges presented by chocolate and cheese to coffee and packaging
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News
Murphy’s to get off-trade relaunch in response to growing stout sales
The stout category had ‘performed incredibly well’ in the past year, Heineken UK said
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News
Grind bets on matcha trend with new DTC collection
Matcha tea sales grew 106% last year in Grind’s cafés
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News
Probiotic supplements brand Smart Strains launched by Bio & Me founder
The lineup comprises For Your Immune System, For When You’re On Antibiotics, For Fussy Babies and For Your Vaginal Microbiome
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News
Kerrygold launches category-first sweet spreadable butter range
In a UK category first, the Kerrygold Sweet Spreadable Butter range has been created to help consumers ‘elevate their breakfasts with new flavours’
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News
Cocoa-free chocolate brand ChoViva makes UK debut with Aldi tie-up
The NPD has hit shelves under the discounter’s private label Dairyfine
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News
Spar secures symbol group exclusive with Reese’s Peanut Butter White Bar
The convenience exclusive for Spar adds to the symbol group’s previous wins in being the first to market with NPD
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Analysis & Features
How functional food is targeting brain health and wellness
A wave of innovation is hitting the shelves targeting cognitive function. For workers burned out by ‘hustle culture’, the messaging is spot on. But do brands risk facing a legal minefield?
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News
ChicP launches houmous and tortilla chip snack pots into Ocado
Founded by former chef Hannah McCollum in 2015, ChicP offers a range of houmous dips
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News
Startup Bob claims world first with refillable hard bodywash for men
A starter bundle of applicator, two soap bars and a shower mount is priced at £21