UK: Pret A Manger to launch retail coffee line
Coffee chain Pret A Manger has launched a line of coffee products for retail for the first time in the UK. Launched in partnership with supermarket chain Waitrose, the line, which will “allow customers to play the role of barista at home”, includes the two core coffees used in Pret’s stores: Pret’s Organic Classic Blend […]
USA: Banza launches pizzas with chickpea crust
Banza, a US producer of chickpea-based products such as pasta and rice, has entered a new category with the introduction of a new range of frozen pizzas featuring chickpea crusts. According to sources, the new line includes three varieties – Four Cheese, Roasted Veggie and Margherita – as well as a two-pack with a plain […]
USA: PepsiCo to launch functional beverage Driftwell
US food and beverage company PepsiCo has announced the launch of Driftwell, a new relaxation drink that contains l-theanine. According to Beverage Daily, the “enhanced water beverage” went from concept to execution in under a year, and was part of the firm’s internal program “The Next Big Idea”, which uses an online platform for employees […]
USA: Tia Lupita to launch upcycled cactus tortillas
Tia Lupita, a Mexican food brand, has announced the launch of an upcycled tortilla, through a partnership with Renewal Mill, expanding its range of grain-free cactus tortillas. Based in California, Renewal Mill is a producer of organic okara flour, a grain-free flour extract from the leftovers of soya milk processing. With 45 calories, 6 grams […]
USA: Kashi to launch kids’ cereal made with superfood ingredients
Kellogg has announced the launch of Kashi by Kids Super Loops breakfast cereal in the United States. Super Loop cereals are made with superfood ingredients such as lentils, brown rice, berries, and cocoa, containing 140 calories and 4 grams of protein per serving. Available in two flavours, chocolate, and berry, both are certified USDA Organic […]
China: Nestle to launch NesQino a line of personalised beverages
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle has launched NesQino, a customisable functional beverage product on the market in China. NesQino offers a digitally connected Q-cup machine, a variety of superfood sachets, and three base sachets: smoothie, oat shake, and milkshake. Consumers can choose from 21 different flavour recipes, which are made from 100% natural ingredients […]
UK: Tenzing to launch natural energy drink with vegan BCAAs
Natural energy drink brand Tenzing, has launched a plant-based energy drink containing anti-oxidising berries and vegan BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids). The new Tenzing Blackberry & Acai obtains its vegan BCAAs from fermented corn by probiotic bacteria and claimed to contain caffeine, vitamin C, and electrolytes. Founder of Tenzing, Huib van Bockel, said: “Somehow people have […]
UK: Nomo to launch nut-free Hazelnot chocolate bar
Kinnerton, a British-based chocolate confectionery, has announced the launch of a nut-free hazelnut flavour chocolate bar under the Nomo brand name. The “Hazelnot Crunch” chocolate bar is made, according to sources, using creamy chocolate, rice crispie pieces, cocoa nibs, and nut-free hazelnut flavour and it is free from egg, gluten, and dairy retailing at £2.00. […]
UK: Napolina to launch first ready-to-eat canned quinoa
Napolina, the Italian cooking brand, has announced the launch of its drained canned quinoa, “the first of its kind on the UK market.” This product comes along with a new range of pulses, including chickpeas, red kidney beans, and cannellini beans, all of them available in 150g cans and vacuum packed to ensure there is […]
USA: Myprotein to launch first clear vegan protein shake
Myprotein, UK-based sports nutrition brand, developed a clear plant-based protein shake that will be introduced on the US market, to meet the increased demand for vegan products. According to the manufacturer, the powdered protein shake is sweetened with stevia and monk fruit extracts, being sugar and fat free, and it is available in two flavours: […]