All New product development articles – Page 33
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Itsu kicks off noodle innovation push with launch of new ranges
It has added three new ranges in the hope of encouraging UK consumers to ‘eat noodles as much as they eat pasta’
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Monster Energy adds zero sugar version of Original variant
The extension will roll out nationwide from 4 September
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McGuigan targets ‘moderating consumers’ with mid-strength wine trio
The trio contain less than 75 calories per 125ml serve, McGuigan said
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Plant-based seafood alternative brand Happiee makes UK debut
The range includes Breaded Calamariee Rings, Breaded Shrimpiee, Shrimpiee and Squidiee Rings
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Asda adds 132-strong ingredients range aimed at home cooks
Shoppers can scan the QR codes on larger packs in the range, which will redirect them to Asda’s online recipes
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Comment and Opinion
Plant-based will return to growth. The only question is how
Rumours of the death of plant-based meat alternatives are greatly exaggerated
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Mash Gang eyes moves into non-alcoholic spirits and coffee
Founder Jordan Childs said the company planned to launch a small batch non-alcoholic spirit in January 2024
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Biotiful Gut Health launches lower in sugar kefir range for kids
The kefir drinks range for children will feature two flavours: Strawberry & Banana and Peach & Pineapple
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Cruzcampo lager makes UK off-trade debut
The brand was introduced to the on-trade in April and is now rolling into Tesco
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Proper Snacks launches KFC co-branded popcorn
The NPD is flavoured with KFC’s staple herb and spice mix
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Dead Man’s Fingers enlists KFC to create ‘herbed and spiced’ rum
The “finger(s) lickin’ good” variant was created to mark National Rum Day, KFC said
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Comment and Opinion
Kit Kat cereal and Corona Tropical are brand extensions too far
It is safer for brands to operate within their core proposition and expand only where relevant into adjacent spaces, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Koko Dairy Free relaunches milk and yoghurt alternative lines
The relaunched products have been released in new packaging to highlight the range as a ‘true alternative to dairy’
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Dairy giant FrieslandCampina makes UK alt meat debut
The Tender’lish brand – including Chik’n Cheese Escalope, Cripsy Chik’n Fillet Burger, Crunchy Chik’n Tenders and Cripsy Chik’n Fillets – will arrive in UK grocery from early October
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Katherine Bermingham, senior NPD technologist, Florette
”I often hear people say ‘isn’t it just leaves in a bag?’ but there’s a whole lot more to a bag of Florette salad than that”
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Dole launches ambient fruit jelly pot duo for kids
Both jellies are made with real fruit juice and contain pineapple and papaya pieces
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Timothy Taylor’s partners with Thornbridge for first collaboration beer
The collaboration with Thornbridge comes just five months after Timothy Taylor’s launched its first canned beer
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Old el Paso ramps up ‘healthy’ offering with Extra Thin tortillas
The reduced-calorie wraps offered ‘the same softness and flexibility’ Old el Paso’s original tortillas, according to the brand
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Dr Oetker Ristorante unveils ‘premium tier’ frozen pizza range
The new ‘Primo’ pizzas will come at a 15% premium compared with the Dr Oetker Ristorante core offer
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Quorn expands frozen range with escalopes and sausage rolls
Both new launches will also be the first meat-free products to include NaviLens technology to make the range more accessible