Brazil: Superbom launches jam with chia seeds
Superbom, a Brazilian producer of health-oriented foods, has announced new product launches for 2017, including jam with chia seeds and 100% fruit juice. According to a statement released ahead of the APAS tradeshow , the company is intending to introduce a range of 100% fruit jam with no added sugar and also a line of […]
UK: Meantime launches hibiscus flavoured beer
Meantime Brewing Company, part of the Asahi group, has launched a new ‘saison’ beer made with hibiscus flowers, according to a report in FoodBev. Reportedly called Tea ‘N Biscus, the beer is described as a traditional ‘saison’ with fruity aromas, a touch of spice and a dry finish, due to the saison fermentation method. Hibiscus […]
Australia: Mars introduces M&M’s chocolate blocks
Global confectionery giant Mars has launched its first M&M’s chocolate block in Australia. The new launch will see the entry of the brand into the chocolate bar category with a combination of M&M’s mini chocolates and smooth milk chocolate, according to information. “We’re really excited to bring something new to chocolate lovers across Australia”, commented […]
Canada: Ansell launches world’s first anti-viral condom
Ansell, an Australian contraceptive manufacturer, is launching the world’s first condom to feature anti-viral technology, according to a report in Inside FMCG . The condom, launching in Canada, is marketed under the LifeStyles Dual Protect brand, and it was developed with the active ingredient VivaGel, which was created by Australian biotech firm Starpharma. The VivaGel […]
India: Drums Food launches Epigamia Snack Pack
India-based dairy company Drums Food has launched Epigamia Snack Pack, a product which is described as an alternative to traditional snacks. The snack pack is a combination of savoury yoghurt with cereal, such that Jalapeno Greek yoghurt and Cream & Onion Greek yoghurt are paired with fibre rich barley puffs, while Mango and Strawberry Greek yoghurt varieties […]
Ireland: Virginia Health Foods launches Squbes seed cubes
Irish food firm Virginia Health Foods has launched a new range of what it describes as “savoury snackable seed cubes” under the Squbes brand name. Promoted as “no mess, nutritious, savoury snack, full of flavour and with no refined sugar”, Squbes Seed Cubes are said to be made with 100% natural ingredients and no wheat, […]
Japan: Koikeya introduces new snack range
Leading Japanese snack maker Koikeya has announced the launch of a new snack range called Hitokuchi Deli (Bite Size Deli). The new range, added under the tortilla crisp brand Dontacos, is claimed to be “more than a snack, less than a meal”, and is designed as a ‘mini-meal’ that busy consumers can consume in between […]
India: PepsiCo to launch Quaker Nutri Food
PepsiCo, the global snacks and soft drinks giant, is expanding its breakfast foods portfolio in India with the launch of Quaker Nutri Food. The new launches are described as familiar breakfast foods called Dosa (a type of pancake), Upma (a porridge made from semolina and rice flour) and Khichdi (a rice and lentil dish), said to […]
USA: PepsiCo introduces “next generation” soft drinks
Food and drink giant PepsiCo is introducing two new “healthier” alternatives to soft drinks called IZZE Fusions and Lemon Lemon, reportedly to target generation Z. IZZE Fusions and Lemon Lemon aim to appeal to younger consumers by containing fewer calories, less sugar, and no artificial sweeteners or flavours. “The consumer is getting more sophisticate”, said […]
Germany: Henkell acquires Mangaroca Batida De Coco
Henkell, the German wine and spirits producer, has announced that it has acquired the rights to Managaroca Batida De Coco and other brands from Mangaroca International, a Swiss firm specialised in Brazilian-style spirits. Managaroca Batida De Coco is described as a coconut milk liqueur with a unique flavour, made according to an original Brazilian recipe. […]