UK: JF Rabbit to launch vegetable water
UK-based drinks firm JF Rabbit is introducing JF Rabbit’s Veg Water, promoted as the first vegetable water to hit the market globally. The new launch aims to appeal to consumers looking for a healthier alternative to soft drinks and to offer “a new drink experience”. It is said to be made with“fresh vegetable juice, natural […]
Nitrogen coffee taps craft beer appeal
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 1st September 2016: This month’s Innovation Insight picks up on the craze for nitrogen technology now spawning a new generation of products in the RTD coffee space. Centre stage is a product that melds the novel textures of nitrogen infusion with the functional benefits of ‘free from’ to create […]
China: Yili launches UHT yoghurt drink with juice-filled balls
Chinese dairy company Yili, in partnership with packaging firm SIG Combibloc, has launched a new UHT yoghurt drink under the Baoquzhu brand that contains alginate balls filled with juice that are said to burst in the mouth when chewed. Head of marketing Asia Pacific North at SIG Combibloc Eric Ding said: “The local market is […]
UK: Monin launches popcorn-flavoured syrup
Monin, the French based producer of liqueurs and syrups, has released what is promoted as the first popcorn-flavoured syrup to add “a roasted popcorn flavour with a hint of nuttiness” to cocktails, smoothies, coffee and desserts. “Popcorn’s popularity as a snack has exploded in recent years, with several new brands and varieties launching into the […]
UK: Lucozade Ribena Suntory debuts Ribena Minis
Lucozade Ribena Suntory, the UK soft drinks firm that is part of the Japanese beverage multinational, has announced a new Minis line for its Ribena brand of fruit drinks. Aimed at children and sold in an “exclusive” resealable bottle with a “Less Spill, Less Mess”’ cap, Ribena Minis are offered in Blackcurrant, Orange and Apple & […]
Brazil: Nestle presents dual filtration technology for Nescafe
The Brazilian arm of FMCG giant Nestle has released new dual filtration technology for its Nescafe instant coffee that reportedly ensures that only the best flavours end up in each cup of coffee. According to an article in Revista Alimentos e Bebidas, the concept is unprecedented in Brazil and allows the consumer to experience a coffee […]
UK: Rubicon launches Light and Fruity juice
AG Barr, the Scotland-based drinks manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new range under its Rubicon brand that is said to contain half the sugar of its regular products. Rubicon Light & Fruity comprises the varieties Mango, Mango & Coconut, and Mango Lime & Mint and comes in 1 litre cartons with an RRP […]
Philippines: Nestle invests $42.5 million in new plant
Multinational food and beverage firm Nestle has announced a 2 billion PHP ($42.5 million) investment to build a new plant south of Manila in the Philippines, according to a report in Business World Online. The 5,400 sq m plant will be the fourth Nestle plant in the world after Australia, Nigeria and Singapore to manufacture […]
UK: Coca-Cola European Partners acquires Icelandic bottler
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), the division of the US soft drinks giant formed by the merger last year of three leading European bottlers, has announced that it is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of the Icelandic Coca-Cola bottler Vifilfell. Founded in 1942, Vifilfell is a leader in both the sparkling soft drinks and beer […]
Australia: Lore Australia releases guradji tea
Health and wellness company Lore Australia is launching a new herbal tea based on “native bio-food” guradji, according to an article in Inside FMCG. According to the company, gurạdji is a traditional native plant that has been used by indigenous people for thousands of years to heal ailments, cleanse the body and clear the mind […]