The collagen trend is on an upwards trajectory, particularly in food and drink. In our latest new product development round-up, we look at a new tea inspired by collagen (it contains collagen peptides). Elsewhere, plant-based continues to trend and UK...
We’re getting ready for Easter in this week’s new-product roundup. There’s everything from egg-cellent (not sorry!) mini-egg ice cream to egg-citing (still not sorry!) dairy-free chocolate eggs. There’s also a range of drinks from energy-sparking mixers...
Healthy living is firmly on the agenda in this week’s new product roundup: There are immunity-boosting drinks, gut-friendly sweets and flapjacks, and an alternative protein source in the form of edible insects. Elsewhere we have a sparkling lemonade that's...
Spring is in the air and summer is firmly on the horizon in this week’s new product roundup: there are ice-cream inspired sweets and a seasonally special-edition menu. In other news we discover a supercharged apple juice, with heart-healthy properties,...
Revamps appear to be all the rage in our latest new product development round-up. Five years on from first launching, Applewood Vegan has renovated its alt cheese recipe; and more than 150 years on, Lyle’s Golden Syrup has undergone a brand refresh. Elsewhere...
This week’s trend tracker includes a variety of new beverage flavours, including a refreshing prickly pear juice and a Valentine’s gin from the Cornish coast. There’s also have an incredibly indulgent collaboration from KitKat and a chocolatey pairing...
An NPD round-up dedicated to chocolate? Yes please. In this edition you’ll read about a Easter-themed chocolate from Lir and Guinness; a new Aero bar flavour; and a white chocolate ice cream mixed in with ‘Scandinavian mountain cranberries’. Yum.
Which new products are hitting the shelves? In our latest NPD round-up, look at a new menopause infusion made with hibiscus, rosehip and passion flower; a ‘veggie spin’ on the classic macaroni cheese and bacon dish; and a flavour mashup between Baileys...
A probiotic kefir shot developed by the personalised nutrition scientists at Zoe has been hailed “a big step forward for the gut-health macro trend”, with industry pundits applauding the science-first product development approach.
As we move into 2024, we’ll continue to bring you the latest in new product development across Europe, and occasionally from further afield. In this edition of our NPD Trend Tracker for example, we cover Nestlé’s recent launch of Maggi Soya Chunks in...
A pot of honey selling for £1,300? Yep, that’s right. The True honey Co is bringing what it claims is the ‘world’s rarest’ jar of honey to consumers in the UK. Another new offering for British consumers lies in bircher muesli and pasta products, both...
In our latest new product development round up, we look at new launches in health and wellness such a collagen creamers and MCT powders. In plant-based, big-name brands Pizza Hut and Beyond Meat have tied up to launch meat-free pepperoni toppings, and...
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is launching a food and drink incubator programme for entrepreneurs, open to ‘anyone in the wider London F&B fraternity’.
Disappointing news for European grocery enthusiasts as Mintel reveals the share of brand-new food and drink products hitting stores has plummeted by almost 50% in the past decade.
England is considering raising the upper limit for an ‘alcohol-free’ drink from 0.05% ABV to 0.5% ABV. How could this change the burgeoning alcohol-free market in the UK?
Our latest new product development round-up looks at Nestlé’s plant-based fish alternatives, which are launching into multiple European countries. R&D leads have also been busy in the snacks category with Kallø expanding into gluten-free crackers,...
From kombucha to kefir and from cannabis to coconut water, there’s no shortage of beverage innovation out there. But which ideas truly have the potential to shape the industry in the years to come? And how can innovators get a great idea off the ground...
What’s the latest in new product development? In chocolate, Ombar is rolling out a range specifically designed for impulse shopping, while WNWN Food Labs is launching cocoa-free takes on well-known classics. In plant-based, we see Juice Marbles secure...
This week we have new releases from Leon Grocery, Heura and Crosta and Mollica, as well as a new gin from Elephant Gin, a new menu from Zizzi, and a new listing for effervescent start-up Phizz.
Our latest new product development round-up features Nestlé Confectionery’s Christmas 2023 line-up made up of classic holiday treats and brand-new ‘winter wonders’ and IBIS Rice, which directly supports farmers in Cambodia who are involved in preventing...
In this week’s NPD trend tracker, we have a range of new plant-based products, a new look for a dairy-free drinks range, and a jam’s partnership with Children in Need.
What’s hitting shelves this week? In plant-based, THIS is launching a new meat free chicken & stuffing alternative for the festive season, and Meatless Farm is returning to Tesco after a brief hiatus off-shelf. In dairy, a new chef-led butter brand...
Our latest new product development round-up features lower carbon beef from UK supermarket Sainsbury’s, achieved through a combination of superior cattle breeding and animal management. Meanwhile, Dutch company Northern Wonder, which creates a sustainable...
Our latest new product development round-up brings you a ‘new product category’: shelf-stable probiotic yoghurt. Another innovation lies in vertical farming technology, which sees Jones Food Company launch its first consumer facing brand Homegrown, and...
In this week's NPD round up, we look at two different types of plant-based tuna, a new alcohol-free spirit, and the redesign of a classic chocolate brand.
In this week’s round-up of new product development, we profile FrieslandCampina’s range of meat-free chicken alternatives which uses a protein base made from dairy, rather than pea, soy or mycoprotein. Elsewhere in the meat-free category, Wall’s has developed...
This week’s look at new food and beverage launches takes in the partnership between Proper Snacks and KFC to unveil a co-branded popcorn SKU, while UK kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health has introduced a new range of products specifically for children. Scroll...
In this latest edition of the NPD Trend Tracker, we’re seeing a lot of movement in the plant-based space, ranging from vegan ice cream to an improved pea and fava protein burger from THIS, and Meatless Farm’s return to retail following a brief hiatus....
Healthy indulgence is the theme of this week’s launches as Nestlé Cereals brings out two HFSS-compliant cereals; allplants remakes some classic summer dishes; and two meal kit companies launch new at-home dining ranges. Scroll through the gallery for...
This week’s coverage of new product development covers a lot plant-based: from vegan chicken alternatives to a fermented plant-based butter. Elsewhere, Kraft Heinz takes tomatoes beyond ketchup into passata, puree, and more, while Nescafé experiments...
Our latest NPD Trend Tracker looks at chilled ready meals made from a plant-based flour extracted from the root of the konjac yam plant, while a London brewery claims to have made the world’s first carbon-negative beer without using carbon offsetting....
Our latest NPD Trend Tracker looks at Oatly’s new soft serve ice cream launch into UK food service, while snack brand the Only Bean has unveiled dry roasted edamame snacks containing with 5g of fiber. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
The latest edition of our new product development photo gallery covers two different recipe kits: Naksha Recipe Kits is bringing ‘off the beaten track’ recipes to luxury retailers, while Gousto has released a line of recipe boxes guaranteed to supply...
Our latest NPD Trend Tracker looks at UK snack brand Made for Drink’s new Gentleman’s Relish potato crisps, while Germany’s Just Spices aims to ‘spice up’ UK supermarkets this summer. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
Our latest NPD Trend Tracker takes in a low alcohol lager made with lemongrass, while Wall’s Sausage Rolls announce biggest relaunch in the brand’s history. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
Ready meals are dished out well in our latest NPD Trend Tracker as Beyond Meat launches frozen meals in the UK and Charlie Bigham’s introduces its first-ever range of side dishes. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
From Coronation Chicken Toasties to Coronation quiche, here’s a look at some new products fit for a new king and designed for the upcoming coronation celebrations in the UK.
From super healthy low carb breads, to whisky hailing from the outback of Australia our latest NPD Trend Tracker covers some of the more interesting ingredient combinations to have launched of late.
We also take in new and adventurous crisp flavours...
From cricket protein-enriched breakfast offerings to crisps flavoured with Sriracha mayo, our latest NPD Trend Tracker covers some of the more interesting ingredient combinations to have launched of late. We also look at the rebrand of refined sugar-free...
What new food and beverages are hitting the shelves? This week, we have squeezy chocolate peanut butter, low-carb chutney, takeaway pastries, and coronation-themed party food.
What new food and beverage products are hitting shelves? We look at new recyclable packaging from Weetabix, a special edition Tic Tac Sprite and expansion plans from Spanish cauliflower pizza brand Cauliflow. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
A life-long entrepreneur has created a ‘living sodas’ brand, providing a range of sodas with live probiotics plus prebiotics, which he hopes will open up a new 'living sodas' category.
What new food and beverage products are hitting shelves? With functional foods on-trend, we look at a ‘living soda’ containing both prebiotics and probiotics in the UK. Elsewhere in the health and wellness space, we see coffee infused with Lions Mane...
This week’s look at new food launches features an important listing for Europe’s first matcha green tea-powered canned energy drink, while Spain’s Cauliflow is also strengthening its retail presence.
What’s new on shelf this week? PepsiCo is trialling a new paper-based outer layer on its Walkers Baked products and pladis is rolling out McVitie’s Tartlets at an accessible price point. Nestlé Cereals is preparing to launch its KitKat cereal, and Quorn...
This week’s look at new food launches features an important listing for Europe’s first matcha green tea-powered canned energy drink, while Spain’s Cauliflow is also strengthening its retail presence.
In NPD news this month, The Coca-Cola Company is moving its Lilt brand into the ‘Fanta family’ with the launch of Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit, and Starbucks is incorporating olive oil into a new line of coffee products in Italy. In the UK, The Kraft...
This week’s look at new food launches takes in some functional sodas with benefits, while Sainsbury's aims to reduce food waste with £2 'Taste Me, Don't Waste Me' fruit and veg boxes.
The Kraft Heinz Company is getting experimental with its mayonnaise, mixing it with either siracha, mustard, or barbecue sauce in three new products. Other collaborations covered in our new product development round-up include a tie-up between KitKat...
This week’s look at new food and beverage launches takes in a mac and cheese that contains 50% less fat and two ‘hidden’ vegetables, and a Cornish pasty with an ‘irresistible’ new filling: kimchi.
