DIPPED PRETZELS
Hershey’s Dipped Pretzels are bite-sized pretzels dipped in milk chocolate and drizzled with dark chocolate. Also available in Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Crème Dipped Pretzels and Reese’s Dipped Pretzels.
VEGGIE SNACK
In response to the growing consumer demand for healthy snacking, Gaea has launched Veggie Snacks, describing it as the first-ever shelf-stable vegetable snacks. The snacks are made with all-natural ingredients with no preservatives. Available in three varieties; Carrot, Cauliflower and Gherkin.
INFUSED SUGARS
RogersMade has introduced a line of premium spice blends. The Siren Spice Co brand features a range of infused organic cane sugars that are suitable for baking, beverages, desserts and more. Infusions available include; Pink Lemonade, Gingerbread, Pumpkin Spice, and Café Mocha. The product uses the finest-quality organic cane sugar and all-natural ingredients.
FRUIT AND SPIRITS
Enjoyed straight from the jar or added to cocktails, marinades and desserts, Fruit Nippers has launched premium fruit pieces infused with top-shelf spirits. Available in three varieties; Orange Tequila, Apple Cinnamon Whiskey and Pineapple Rum and contain just 70 calories per serve. The product is kosher, fat-free and gluten-free.
FLAVOURED BUTTER
One of America’s oldest family-owned cheese and butter manufacturers, Minerva Dairy, has introduced a new line of butters infused with different flavours. The four new varieties include; Maplewood Smoked, Garlic Herb, Maple Syrup, and Pumpkin Spice. Made in the USA from local, pasture-raised cows, and each packet is hand-wrapped.
COCO FUZION
Coco Fuzion 100 has announced its official launch in the UK, making it the UK’s first all-natural carbonated coconut water. Coconut water is the fastest growing category in the US and UK ready-to-drink market, and global sales are set to double from $2.7billion to $5.4 billion by 2020. Available in Mango, Lime, Raspberry and Original flavour the natural alternative to fizzy drinks contains no added sugar or preservatives.
ORGANIC LIPTON
Unilever has launched Lipton Organic Black Tea in response to growth in the organic trend. The new tea is made with certified organic and Rainforest Alliance certified black tea leaves picked from the Kenyan Highlands.
PLUS COFFEE
Coca-Cola has released a limited edition Coca-Cola Plus Coffee No Sugar, combining the taste of Coke with ‘a dash of real coffee from Brazil’ and ‘subtle caramel undertones’. The launch follows the release of Coca-Cola Ginger.
THE OLIVELUTION
Olly’s Olives promises to never pasteurise its olives and to make sure every pouch is fresh with no artificial preservatives, stones, or messy oils. Available in three flavours; Chilli & Rosemary, Basil & Garlic, and Lemon & Thyme.
SLEEP WELL
Say goodbye to counting sheep to get to sleep thanks to this new product from Sleep Well. The milk is produced by Jersey Dairy, who developed the recipe that was created by founders Sam and Allan Watts. One of the key ingredients is Valerian that has been used for over 2,000 years for its calming effect and is a leading ingredient in sleep products. The long-life milk product can be enjoyed cold or warm about 30 minutes before bed. It has been launched in vanilla flavour but a chocolate version is in development. This was a standout product at the Specialty and Fine Food Fair at Olympia in London and has received a lot of trade interest from grocery, hotel and catering industries.
