Fruit crisps, chocolate-covered pretzels and healthy snack launches all feature in this month’s photo gallery of new product developments by food and drink manufacturers.
From Mediterranean-inspired crisp flavours to a new range of doughnut-flavoured jelly beans, we cover some of the top product launches in the past month.
This month we look at new products from Pladis, the Saucy Fish Co, Nestlé and more. To find out about these products and more, click the next image in this photo gallery of new product developments from food and drink manufacturers.
Meanwhile, click here to view our previous gallery, featuring new products from Mr Lee’s Noodles, Paterson’s and Plenish.
Dried fruit and vegetable snack manufacture Nim’s Fruit Crisps has launched a new range of watermelon crisps to support the 100th anniversary of charity Save the Children.
The new flavour will be available in Tesco stores and independent retailers across the country, with 5p from each pack sold to be donated to the children’s charity.
Founder Nimisha Raja said: “We are continually looking to forge partnerships with organisations that have a similar ethos and we are delighted that Save the Children have agreed to put their name on our packs, recognising the fact we are giving children ‘one of their five a day’.”
Biscuit manufacturer Pladis has added a new variant to its Flipz range of chocolate and fudge-coated salted pretzels.
The latest addition to the range is covered in a salted caramel coating, tapping into the popular flavour trend.
Sarah Horowitz, director of new ventures at Pladis, said: “Flipz Salted Caramel offers a moreish, sweet and savoury taste with a delicious, on-trend salted caramel twist. It is an absolute must-stock for retailers looking to unlock the £1.2 billion opportunity that the snacking category presents.
“We believe Flipz Salted Caramel will be the sweet treat that families and friends alike will be reaching for during days out, nights in and everything in-between.”
Healthy snack brand Pure Bite has secured a number of listings in convenience retail stores across the country.
Pure Bite’s range of Popper Rice Clusters, Nut Clusters and Crunchy Coconut Clusters were made available in more than 200 McColl’s stores, as well as a central distribution listing in Nisa and Costcutter stores.
Jonathan Hastings of Costcutter owner Ebor Foodmarkets said: “Our healthy snacking range has grown significantly and we are delighted to introduce an exciting new brand that looks great on-shelf and has serious health credentials. We believe that Pure Bite will be a popular choice for our customers.”
Limited-edition, Mediterranean-inspired crisps have been launched into Asda and Tesco stores by snack manufacturer Kettle.
The Olive and Feta crisps were described by the producer as having a “rich and creamy profile” with a “punchy olive note that adds a moreish level of acidity”.
Kettle senior brand manager Kizzy Beckett added: “Through our delicious, 100% real food seasoning, we hope to give every consumer a taste of the sun this summer, despite our unreliable British weather.”
Nestlé is bringing its Breakfast To Go range to WHSmith stores up and down the country after a successful launch in Co-op and Nisa stores.
Capitalising on the growing trend of adults eating breakfast on-the-go, the packs come in a choice of two of the manufacturer’s most popular cereals – Shreddies and Shredded Wheat Honey & Nut – and come with a 189ml carton of semi-skimmed UHT milk and a spoon.
Gharry Eccles, vice president UK & Australia Nestlé Cereals, said: “We’re delighted that it will now be available in WHSmith fridges up and down the country, in airports, train stations and hospitals where people are most likely to be on the lookout for a nutritious, tasty and convenient breakfast.”
Confectionery manufacturer Jelly Belly has unveiled a new range of jelly beans with doughnut-inspired flavours.
The assortment includes Glazed, Chocolate Glazed, Apple Filled, Strawberry Iced and Blueberry Cake flavours and are available in a variety of packages – including hanging bags and a 28g doughnut-shaped tin.
Cold brew coffee brand Bottleshot has looked to New Orleans as inspiration for its new coffee drink.
Made with Arabica beans that are steeped in cold water for 18 hours, mixed afterwards with a dash of chicory, one can of Bottleshot is as strong as two shots of espresso and has 60% less acidity than regular coffee.
The beverage is available through hotel chain Soho House and online through retailer Amazon.
Seafood brand The Saucy Fish Co has released two new products on to retailer Asda’s frozen aisle: Cod Croquettes with a Cracking Garlic and Herb Centre and Cod Croquettes with a Punchy Smoked Paprika Centre.
Amanda Webb, sales and marketing director of The Saucy Fish Co, said: “As a result of studying and researching the impact of rising trends like flexitarian diets on consumers’ shopping and dining choices, we have released our new coated range, including the two new croquette products.
“With this new range we’ve also aimed to minimise cooking times, in response to the reduction in time people are willing to spend on cooking meals and the tasty croquettes can go from freezer to fork in just 15 minutes. This straight-into-the-oven product offers convenience and ease.”
