Japan: Akagi Nyugyo launches sports drink flavoured ice cream
Akagi Nyugyo, a Japanese manufacturer of ice cream and confectionery products, has announced the extension of the long-standing ice cream brand Gari Gari Kun with the launch of a new flavour that is claimed to taste like an isotonic drink. Offered under the Shari Shari Kun brand, the novelty Sports Drink flavour has been designed […]
Italy: Nestle sells biscuit brand Ore Liete
FMCG giant Nestle has sold the Italian biscuit brand Ore Liete to the Swiss snacks firm Tedesco, according to reports in FoodBev and Confectionery News. Ore Liete biscuits were previously under the Perugina umbrella brand at Nestle Italy, and their disposal is said to be part of Nestle’s plan, first announced in March, to turn […]
UK: Kraft Heinz to introduce Heinz Full Of Flavour
US-based food and beverage giant Kraft Heinz is to expand in the quick hot meal category by adding a new Heinz Full Of Flavour range for the UK market. These new products will be launched in the form of ‘wet pots’, instant pots and instant sachets. Kraft Heinz will be launching a Heinz Cous Cous […]
Brazil: Piracanjuba launches quinoa, flax and chia drink
Piracanjuba, a Brazilian producer of drinks and dairy products, has announced the launch of a new dairy drink made with quinoa, chia and flax. Piracanjuba Quinoa and Flaxseed + Chia Drink is described as combining the various different nutrients present in quinoa, chia seeds and flaxseeds, such as fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. […]
UK: Pizza Pilgrims introduces frying pan pizza kit
Pizza Pilgrims, a UK-based street food and restaurant chain, has teamed up with e-retailer Amazon to launch a frying pan pizza kit that is said to allow consumer to make authentic Neapolitan pizzas in their own home. Comprising ingredients such as pizza dough, pasta sauce and mozzarella in individual tubs inside a board sleeve,the pizza […]
Australia: PepsiCo and Pizza Hut partner on new Doritos snack flavour
From 12th July 2016, consumers in Australia will be able to purchase a new flavour variety of Doritos tortilla chips called Meatlovers BBQ. The flavour was developed in partnership with pizza restaurant chain Pizza Hut. The two firms had previously worked together in 2014, when a Doritos-stuffed pizza crust was released in Pizza Hut restaurants. […]
UK: Yumsh Snacks releases soft drink inspired popcorn
Yumsh Snacks, the firm behind the Ten Acre brand of crisps, is releasing new flavoured popcorn based on Tango soft drinks under its Poptang brand name. The popcorn, which comes in Tango Orange and Tango Apple varieties, is claimed to be gluten, dairy, GMO and MSG free, as well as vegan-friendly and kosher. Commenting on […]
Thailand: Prairie Marketing launches My Chewy confectionery brand
A new milk confectionery brand called My Chewy is being made available in Thailand by Thailand Prairie Marketing. a leading importer and distributor of personal care, confectionery and food products. The candy comes in two flavours: one containing matcha (green tea powder) at its heart and the second with a coffee filling. Described as soft, […]
UK: Arla launches Farmers Milk
The UK division of Danish dairy firm Arla has announced the launch of Arla Farmers Milk, a new product that “give[s] shoppers the opportunity to pay a little extra on each bottle to help Arla farmers”. Arla Farmers Milk is being made available in Asda stores in semi-skimmed and whole milk varieties, selling at an […]
USA: PepsiCo reintroduces Crystal Pepsi and Diet Pepsi with aspartame
PepsiCo, the multinational American food and beverage corporation, has announced the comeback of Crystal Pepsi as a limited edition in the USA and Canada due to“overwhelming fan demand” and in a bid to revive its soft drink sales, according to a report in Fortune. Crystal Pepsi, a clear coloured cola originally on the market between […]