USA: Lotus Bakeries partners with Froneri on ice cream launches
Belgian biscuit and cake manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has announced a licensing agreement with ice cream specialist Froneri to accelerate the growth of its Lotus Biscoff brand in the US ice cream market. The partnership is set to operate as a sub-licence under an agreement reached between Mondelez International and Lotus Bakeries in 2024 covering Biscoff cookie production in India […]
UK: Tom Parker Creamery launches “relaxing” Bedtime Milk
Tom Parker Creamery, the UK dairy company, has announced the launch of a “category first” Bedtime Milk infused with natural botanicals to promote relaxation. Infused with calming ingredients such as chamomile, valerian root, lavender and magnolia extract, Tom Parker Creamery’s Bedtime Milk is a full-fat milk designed to promote restful sleep and is claimed to be […]
UK: Ferrero launches double-layer Tic Tac sweets
Ferrero, the global confectionery has launched Tic Tac Two, a twist on the brand’s traditional hard sweets and mints that feature dual flavour combinations in a double-sided format. Debuting this February, Tic Tac Two comes in the varieties Raspberry & Lemon, Strawberry & Lime, and Fresh & Mild Spearmint, and reportedly targets young adults. Commenting on […]
UK: Meatly launches ‘world’s first’ cultivated pet food
Meatly, a UK-based cultivated meat company, has announced what it claims is the world’s first launch of cultivated pet food in collaboration with pet food brand The Pack. Chick Bites, which is being launched in Pets At Home stores from this February, is described as a blend of plant-based ingredients with Meatly’s cultivated chicken. Meatly […]
UK: Rebel Kitchen to launch “world-first” camu camu berry shots
UK plant-based drink company Rebel Kitchen has announced the launch of what it claims to be the world’s first health shot made from the camu camu berry. Camu camu is described as a fruit native to the Amazon rainforest that contains 30 time more vitamin C per ml than an orange. The shots are said to be made from berries that […]
USA: Nestle expands Vital Pursuit line with Max Pro frozen pizza
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced the launch of Max Pro, a line of frozen pizza in the USA under the Vital Pursuit brand umbrella. The new pizzas contain 33g of protein and 17g of fibre per serving and are available in Cheese Lovers and Chicken Mozzarella varieties with a suggested retail price of […]
USA: Nestle launches “liquid espresso concentrate”
Nestle, the leading FMCG multinational, has announced it is increasing its portfolio in the US with the launch of a “liquid espresso concentrate” line. Promising consumers “the ultimate hack for customizing café-style iced espresso beverages at home”, the company claims its 100% Arabica espresso concentrate can be prepared without brewing or equipment, simply by pouring over […]
Germany: Koawach launches “cocoa juice” energy drink
Organic cocoa and guarana specialist Koawach has announced the launch of an energy drink which is claimed to be the world’s first caffeinated soft drink made with cocoa fruit juice. Koawach said it had collaborated with Koa, a Swiss-Ghanaian startup that specialises in upcycling cocoa fruit pulp, to create the beverage, which reportedly has 75mg […]
India: SuperYou launches ‘India-first’ protein wafer bar
SuperYou, a protein food and supplements brand, has announced the launch of what it claims is India’s first protein wafer bar. The product reportedly employs fermented yeast protein technology to offer a nutritious snack that is free from added sugar and contains 10g of protein and 3g of fibre per bar. Flavours available include chocolate, […]
Japan: Meiji launches biscuits with “cacao granules”
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical firm, has announced the launch of Well Cacao Spicy Crisp, sweet spiced biscuits made with the company’s “cacao granules” ingredient. Meiji cacao granules are described as a form of cocoa nibs made from cacao beans fermented under controlled conditions to reduce astringency, using a unique process that preserves nutrients […]