All New product development articles
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News
Opal Fruits return in original flavours for a limited run
The Opal Fruit launch will see the return of the original strawberry, lemon, orange, and lime flavours
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White Claw continues exploration beyond seltzer with tequila RTD duo
The 5% abv RTDs contain 100% agave blanco tequila from Mexico with real fruit juice and sparkling water
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Range Preview
Tesco to roll out Rondanini’s new Spanish-inspired range
Will Brits swap burritos for bravas? DeNada’s new range of Spanish-inspired ready meals hopes they’ll say sí
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Kellogg’s adds High Protein Bites cereal
Kellogg’s NPD will launch into Sainsbury’s in May, before rolling into all major retailers from July
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Geeta’s launches Indian-inspired cooking sauces into Waitrose
‘With Indian cooking sauces in decline, we spotted a need for major reinvigoration of the category,’ said Geeta’s
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Minor Figures unveils functional oat drink range, enhanced with adaptogens and nootropics
Minor Figures’ NPD eschews the usual oat drink focus on mimicking the taste and texture of dairy
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Aldi launches ‘UK first’ still prosecco
Costellore Still Prosecco DOC is made from the same glera grapes as its carbonated counterpart
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This launches Super Superfood whole ingredient range in meat mimic departure
The brand’s first departure from meat mimic products has 30% more protein than tofu
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Happiee launches easy-cook lion’s mane range
Happiee’s new Original and Teriyaki Lion’s Mane pieces are designed to offer a ‘convenient, ready-to-cook option, already prepared and marinated’
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Category Report
The flavour boom: trends in crisps, nuts & bagged snacks 2025
Brits are demanding snack flavours that provide excitement and spice. But that doesn’t mean old favourites are being left behind
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Schweppes gets boozy RTD extension in bid to revive sales
Schweppes Mix has rolled out across grocery and convenience
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Category Report
How snacks are going viral
As HFSS brands face an advertising crackdown, some are trying to emulate TikTok sensation Takis. So, what does it take to go viral?
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News
Party Rings unveils first new biscuit shape in 42 years
The NPD features Party Rings’ ‘much-loved’ iced shortcake biscuit recipe, but in ‘fun, fish shapes’
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Comment & Opinion
BrewDog or lapdog? The craft beer rebel’s sauce range is far from punk
For a brand that once defined itself by challenging the status quo, BrewDog’s sauce range feels surprisingly conventional, says Gareth Turner, director at Big Black Door
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Funkin extends into spritzes with RTD duo
Spritz serves were ‘a consumer favourite’ in the summer months, said Funkin
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Cauldron launches Butternut & Red Chilli Bites to capitalise on snack growth
The new snack line builds on the success of Cauldron Middle Eastern Falafels and is a source of protein, high in fibre and low in saturated fat
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Vivera extends Protein Bites range with Thai variant
The Thai bites are made of vegetables including white cabbage, carrot, onions and edamame beans
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Flora rolls out improved Plant recipe
Flora Plant’s reformulation, which like its previous iteration has only seven ingredients, has enhanced performance across cooking, baking and spreading, it says
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Coca-Cola and Bacardí RTD to get UK launch
The new Bacardí & Coca-Cola RTD comes in a ‘sleek’ 250ml can
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M&S and Iceland add Dubai-style chocolate bars amid viral trend
M&S has added a Pistachio version of its chunky tablet, The Big Daddy