From an environmentally conscious organic ice cream, to a broccoli and almond flavoured breakfast cereal, and an aloe vera coconut water. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends in Europe.
From an environmentally conscious organic ice cream, to a broccoli and almond flavoured breakfast cereal, and an aloe vera coconut water. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development (NPD) launches in Europe.
Water Works has launched an aloe vera coconut water, ‘AloeCoco’, in 330 ml.
The UK firm’s latest offering joins its cactus water and watermelon water range, which are also packaged in environmentally friendly Tetra Pak cartons with caps made from sugar cane. The product has under 5 g of sugar per 100 ml, and a shelf life of 12 months.
According to Water Works, AloeCoco combines the hydrating benefits of coconut water and the soothing effects of aloe vera.
“We opted for a coconut water from the Philippines, which has a subtle yet pleasant flavour when compared to what is commonly available from Thailand,” said the firm in a statement.
“We fortified this with pulp free aloe vera to create this tasty and nourishing functional beverage which we feel sits well within the range.”
The waters, which have a RRP of £1.89 (£2.16), can be ordered online via Amazon, The Health Store, Aqua-Amore, Marigold, Tree of Life, Costwold Fayre, and CLF.
In collaboration with organisation Bleu Blanc Coeur, Maître CoQ has developed a range of poultry offerings with ‘superfood’ flaxseed.
Included in the range are flaxseed-fed turkey filets, which the French manufacturer says come from turkeys raised for a period of at least 85 days, on a 100% vegetarian (GMO-free) diet.
The filets are small, which in response to consumer needs, allows for a quicker cooking time. A 270 g packet sells for €4.15.
Maître CoQ has also launched chicken burger patties with flaxseed and sunflower seeds that take just six minutes to cook in a frying pan. The additive-free patties are sold in 180 g packets for €1.90.
UK start-up Yumello has launched four nut butters inspired by ingredients from North Africa, including argan oil.
The founders, which met in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, have brought Berber flavours to the UK in the form of four nut butters: Smooth Salted Date Almond Butter, Salted Date Crunchy Peanut Butter, Wild Atlas Almond Butter, Wild Atlas Peanut Butter made with cold-pressed Moroccan Argan Oil.
According to Yumello, argan oil has a wide range of health benefits: It is rich in essential fatty acids, has a positive impact on inflammation and heart health, and contains antioxidant properties.
The nut butters have a RRP of between £2.85 and £4.95 (€3.26-€5.66) per 170 g jar.
UK company Organix has released cheese snacks Mini Space Cheese Bites and a ‘tasty no junk biscuit treat’, Jammie Monsters.
The cheese bites, made from dried cheddar cheese, target toddlers from 18 months+. Each packet contains less than 100 calories and according to Organix, provides a good source of calcium for toddlers.
The Jammie Monsters similarly target toddlers 18 months+ but are made from biscuits sandwiched together with a strawberry and apple fruit filling. The biscuits contain 34 calories each and are dairy free and vegan friendly.
“Demand for convenient, healthier and nutritious on the go snacks is driving the most profitable trend in snacking,” said Philipp von Jagow, Organix Managing Director in a statement.
“Currently shoppers are leaving the baby aisle to buy dairy snacks from the chiller, so as the first ambient dairy snack our Space Cheese Bites are an opportunity to add a new category to the baby aisle, bring in new shoppers and drive sales. We’re excited to see how parents respond to the new foods and our Fuel their Wonder ad campaign, and the impact on shopper spend in the aisle”.
Mini Space Cheese Bites will be available from Boots and Sainsbury’s mid-February with a RRP of £2.49 (€2.84) for four packets. The product will be stocked in Asda and Tesco from April 2019.
Organix Goodies Jammie Monsters will be sold in Morrisons, Boots and Sainsbury’s from February at a RRP of £2.49 for a multipack of eight biscuits.
This month, German dairy manufacturer Kissyo is launching its strawberry yoghurt ice cream with a crunchy cocoa topping.
The organic product, comprised of yoghurt, strawberry pieces, and a chocolate coating, contains just 87 calories per serving. It joins Kissyo’s raspberry, mango and passion fruit range.
The firm has been manufacturing ‘carbon-neutral’ ice cream since 2018. “Climate change and its consequences affect us all,” wrote Kissyo in a statement.
“With natureOffice, we have set up an experienced partner in the field of climate protection and climate-neutral production. natureOffice calculated the carbon footprint of all Kissyo products, taking into account the individual steps of the entire product life cycle. We will voluntarily compensate for the amount of CO2 calculated in this way…”
A single carton contains 325 ml of yoghurt ice cream and retails for €4.79.
Kölln has launched a range of breakfast cereals: carrot and ginger; beetroot and apple; and broccoli and almond.
The cereals are targeting those that prefer a more savoury option at breakfast, and indeed, according to Kölln, at any time of the day; the veggie mueslis can also be eaten at lunch or as an afternoon snack.
The product is available in a single 400 g for €3.49 or in assortment boxes of 24.