Brazil: BRF and Jamie Oliver to collaborate on new Sadia line
BRF, the Brazilian meat processor, is embarking on a partnership with UK chef Jamie Oliver for the launch of a new line of chicken products made with natural ingredients, according to reports in the Brazilian media. The line of “gourmet” frozen products is the result of a R$50 million ($15 million) investment that is designed to inspire […]
UK: Love Cocoa launches chocolate by post
Love Cocoa, a startup chocolate firm based in Birmingham, UK is launching a line of handmade chocolates designed to be delivered by post, according to an article in the Birmingham Mail. Founder James Cadbury, a descendent of chocolate-maker George Cadbury, is quoted as having hit on the idea when looking for a chocolate gift and […]
Portugal: Cerealis launches Milaneza Wok Pasta
Portuguese pasta manufacturer Cerealis has recently launched a new range of pasta under the Milaneza brand that is designed to be cooked in woks rather than in a traditional saucepan. According to the company wesbite, Milaneza Wok Pasta does not require pre-cooking so it can be added directly to the wok. The consumer needs only […]
USA: Aldi launches “free from” meat range
Discount grocery retailer Aldi has launched a new line of meat products offering “simple meats at affordable prices they’re known for”. The new Aldi Never Any! line of meat products is specifically claimed to be free from antibiotics, added hormones and steroids and animal by-products. It includes Kirkwood Chicken Breast ($3.99 per lb), Lunch Mate Ham […]
USA: Steep Echo launches Olive Leaf Tea
US-based startup herbal tea firm Steep Echo has announced the launch of a new Olive Leaf Tea that is promoted as all natural, caffeine free, and made from hand-harvested Santa Barbaran dried olive leaves combined with botanicals. The five blends offered by the company are said to have been crafted in partnership with industry experts […]
South Korea: Samlip introduces new banana cream croissant
South Korea’s major bread maker Samlip Foods has recently introduced a new croissant with banana flavour under its brand name Sand Farm. This new bread is described as round shaped croissant buns filled with banana cream, and then topped with fruit cocktail and chocolate chips, adding sweet and sour flavour to the buttery taste of […]
Germany: Fritz launches RTD mate tea
Fritz Kulturguter, a Hamburg, Germany based firm known for its primarily cola-based soft drinks, has expanded into ready to drink tea with a new carbonated mate tea launch, according to a report in About Drinks. Fritz Mate Tea is described as a spicy and smoky-tasting vegan ready to drink tea based on green mate extract […]
Brazil: Nestle launches rice-based Nesfit Smoothie
FMCG multinational Nestle has launched Nesfit Smoothie, a 100% plant-based drink made with whole grain rice and fruit juice, for the Brazilian market. The low-calorie beverage is described as a light and smooth drink containing whole grains that preserve the three parts of the grain (bran, endosperm and germ), alongside fruit juices such as passion […]
Japan: Asahi launches Wilkinson Dry Cola
Japan-based beverage multinational Asahi is to expand its Wilkinson brand of carbonated soft drink range, first introduced in 1904, by introducing a new Dry Cola flavour. Tagged “Carbonation X Cola”, the new variety offers “a new type of stimulation” by combining strong carbonation and “polished” water with a dry cola flavour. The flavour and strong carbonation […]
Portugal: Mimosa launches half-yoghurt, half-jelly dessert
Portuguese dairy company Mimosa has released a layered product that is said to be half jelly and half yoghurt, creating a new category within its range of yoghurt products. According to a report in Distribuicao Hoje, the new product is described as “double layered non-fat yoghurt and jelly” and aims to constitute “the good part […]