All New product development articles – Page 23
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Category ReportRice, pulses & noodles trends 2024: Oodles of noodles
Convenience, affordability and a growing appetite for Asian food are driving gains for noodles. How are suppliers capitalising?
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Analysis & FeaturesShrinking the innovation deficit: Strategies for distinctive new products
Researchers have come up with a metric to define distinctive innovation – and found it’s lacking. So why should developers push the boat out?
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Category ReportButters & spreads trends 2024: The rise of posh butter
With chef-made butters going viral on social media, can the craze for premium penetrate retail? And how is the butter renaissance affecting spreads?
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Promotional FeaturesWhy innovations in low-sodium foods are still in their infancy despite a centuries-old journey
Educating consumers on the health benefits of reduced sodium intake while delivering on flavour expectations is paramount in shaping future culinary landscapes. MicroSalt Inc traces the journey that has led to this point and discusses why it is so important.
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NewsBritvic ‘not actively exploring’ alcohol NPD, UK MD says
The supplier is not currently planning to follow its rival Fever-Tree into alcohol
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NewsLost Mary eyes moves into booze and chocolate
Extensions into other fmcg categories would represent a major diversification for Lost Mary
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NewsAsda launches Exceptional premium range to ‘elevate’ quality
The Exceptional range will “champion taste whilst providing shoppers with the very best quality” the retailer said
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NewsKerrygold launches new range of butter sticks
The new 100g sticks will initially be launched in two variants: Salted Butter and Garlic & Herb Butter
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NewsThe Cheeky Panda adds summer Festival Essentials Bundle
Sold separately, the products in the £24.99 bundle would be worth £54.99
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NewsBudweiser Brewing Group enlists Pixie Lott for UK Brutal Fruit Cider launch
The South African fruit cider is targeted at younger and female shoppers
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NewsRefresco signs on for sustainable ‘mono-material barrier’ beverage carton trial
The cartons have been cited as an alternative to liquid packaging board cartons, widely used in drinks packaging
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NewsSome Grub joins insect-based petfood trend with dog treat trio
The new range of functional treats for dogs include Fresh Breath, Calming and Gut Booster which are 42% mealworm
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NewsHeinz teams up with Richmond to launch co-branded Beanz with Sausages
Richmond was ‘the perfect partner to take these family mealtime staples to the next level’, said Heinz
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Category ReportMeet the fast and furious gum challengers
Tyson Fury’s Furocity is one of a wave of fast-growing brands looking to challenge the gum heavyweights. Can they succeed?
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NewsBird Bros launches white shell gold yolk premium egg range
The White Gold SKU is made of free-range, premium egg product characterised by its white shell and golden yolk
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NewsShicken unveils first allergen-free plant-based meat recipe
The brand’s plant-based chicken has changed from a soy and wheat-based recipe to pea protein solely sourced from peas farmed in East Anglia
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Category ReportConfectionery trends 2024: The sourer the better
What’s behind the latest sour craze in sugar confectionery – and can it buoy a category struggling due to HFSS and cost pressures?
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NewsAlex James’ Britpop brand extends into rosé and adds lower abv elderflower spritz
The pair join Britpop Brut, an 11.5% sparkling non-vintage launched by the Blur bassist in 2023
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Category ReportOwn label trends 2024: Time for a spring clean?
Own label innovation is looking dusty, experts argue, as lower prices take priority over excitement. Is it time to take risks again?
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NewsAnchor launches squeezy butter product
The new butter product is designed to provide a ‘faster, easier route to more buttery bakes, with just a squeeze’