Demand for healthier products and positive nutrition, concern over the sustainability of packaging and - of course - keeping cool as the summer heat descends were some of the key trends shaping innovation in the dairy aisle.
Scroll through the photo gallery to see the latest dairy launches.
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Demand for healthier products and positive nutrition, concern over the sustainability of packaging and - of course - keeping cool as the summer heat descends were some of the key trends shaping innovation in the dairy aisle.
Scroll through the photo gallery to see the latest dairy launches.
Pic: GettyImages-BrianAJackson
Food Union is launching around 80 products across global markets, including its key markets such as Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Norway, Denmark, and Romania.
The company is leveraging consumer trends including demand for 'healthy' vegan and low calorie options; experimental flavours; and regional classics.
“Our approach to developing and launching new and exciting ice cream novelties stands out in the new product portfolio of 2022. It has products that represent global trends and very classic and locally recognizable flavours in a new interpretation. It contains exciting products for children and products for very mature and refined tastes. It has ice creams rich in cream and low-calorie and vegan products. Finally, this portfolio is designed to make ice cream available to anyone,” said founder and CEO Artūrs Čirjevskis.
'Healthy' launches include:
- Premia watermelon sorbet on a stick, available in Estonia and Lithuania
- Hjem-IS Nul Vaffel Karamel – Zero added sugar Cone with caramel and salted Almond flakes, available in Denmark
- Underground Vegan Raspberry ice cream with liquorice and chili in 500 ml pint, available in Denmark
- Underground Vegan Banana and cocoa flavoured ice cream in 500 ml pint, available in Denmark
- Premier Is VegaNice raspberry vegan ice cream with liquorice sauce in a black wafer cone in a single format, available in Denmark
- ICE POP COOL lemonade ice lolly with mint on a stick, available in Romania
Products leaning on 'timeless classics' feature:
- Eriti Rammus Cherry ice cream in a chocolate glazing on a stick, available in Estonia
- Premia Peppermint ice cream with pieces of chocolate in a wafer cup, available in Estonia
- Premia premium Vanilla ice cream with Pina Colada filling in a chocolate glazing on a stick, available in Estonia
- ISBJORN IS Krone-Is Lemon cake – lemon flavoured ice cream and lemon filling topped with meringue pieces in wafer cone, available in Norway
- ISBJORN IS Mini Krone-Is Creme Brulee – Mini ice cream cones with crème brûlée flavoured ice cream and caramel sauce, topped with chocolate coated butter crocant, available in Norway
'Adventurous' flavours being rolled out:
- Premier Is Zombis – Blueberry & kiwi flavored lolly with raspberry topping on a stick in a single and multipack format – makes your tongue blue, available in Denmark
- TIO banana-pineapple flavoured ice cream on a stick, available in Latvia
- JUNGLE POP cola ice lolly squeezable, available in Latvia
- POLS peanut flavoured ice cream with peanut butter sauce in a chocolate glazed bar, available in Latvia
- Väike Tom Apple and Cherry flavoured ice cream wrapped around vanilla ice cream on a stick (Krokojäätis), available in Estonia
- Jocker Lemonade and Gaviola flavored ice lolly, available in Lithuania
'Nostalgic' and local NPD:
- POLS nougat flavoured ice cream in a sugar cup, available in Latvia
- KĀRUMS vanilla curd ice cream in a chocolate glazed bar, available in Latvia
- Eriti Rammus Rhubarb ice cream in a wafer cone, available in Estonia
- Premier Is Snøfler – Vanilla ice cream with chunks of “Snøfler” – Danish cake – and caramel sauce in 500 ml pint, available in Denmark
- Premier Is Drømmekage – Vanilla ice cream with Danish “Drømmekage” in 500 ml pint, available in Denmark
Products delivering 'complex misology':
- POLS biscuit flavoured ice cream with crunchy chocolate coated balls in a wafer cone, available in Latvia and Lithuania
- POLS biscuit flavoured ice cream with sugar sprinkles in a sugar wafer cone, available in Lithuania
- Eriti Rammus Vanilla ice cream with pineapple jam and pieces of chocolate in a wafer cone, available in Estonia
- Premier Is Brownie Chocolate ice cream with chunks of brownie in 500 ml pint, available in Denmark
- ISBJORN IS x Anthon Berg Ice Cream Cake – ice cream cake with marzipan sauce and chocolate pieces covered with dark chocolate and decorated with almond pieces, available in Norway
UK yogurt producer Alston Dairy has introduced a fully recyclable pot to its Ann Forshaw’s Farmhouse Yogurt range.
The 140g pots are made by PFF Packaging, using less plastic than equivalent PET packaging and more post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, optimising the resources used and making the packaging easy to recycle, the company said.
PFF’s ‘IMPAC-T’ packaging is manufactured using a minimum of 50% PCR PET and up to 100% PCR card with any virgin board content sourced from certified sustainable forestry. The plastic and card can be easily separated and both components can be reprocessed back into packaging, making the pots fully recyclable.
THE IMPAC-T process also delivers a 46% carbon footprint reduction compared to the current assembly system.
Business founder Ann Forshaw said: “Sustainability is very important to us. We are very proud that 100% of the milk that goes into our yogurts comes directly from our family-run farm and is pumped directly into our dairy so there are zero food miles. A fully and easily recyclable pot is key to maintaining a low carbon footprint for our yogurt.”
Crosta & Mollica has expanded its dessert range with the launch of Gelato in three flavours: Amarena Cherry & Mascarpone, Gianduia Hazelnut & Cocoa Cream, and Limoncello Sicilian Lemon.
Available in Waitrose stores throughout the UK, distribution to additional customers is expected later in the summer, in 450ml packs RRP £5.75.
The Italian food brand first entered the dessert category earlier this year, with Tartufi and Tiramisù.
Crosta & Mollica’s Gelato mantecato uses the traditional gelateria slow-whipping process, It is made in Italy, in small batches, by a second generation family producer, the brand detailed. The Gelato is made with fresh Italian milk and a lower fat content compared to Northern European ice cream.
Swedish brand N!CK'S Ice Cream has partnered with Grammy-Award winning electronic music producer, songwriter, and DJ Zedd to bring out a new flavor: Chilly Mango!
The limited time offering is a mango ice cream with a hint of spice and a sweet strawberry swirl. It is keto-friendly with no added sugar, 9g of protein, and only 240 calories per pint.
"I first discovered N!CK'S Swedish Lemon Bar pint and I was blown away. After being able to work with the N!CK'S team to dream up Chilly Mango, I might just have a new favorite flavor," added Zedd. "I'm excited to have been able to team up with a brand like N!CK'S and hope that fans everywhere love the sweet yet spicy pint we created."
Earlier this year, N!CK'S launched seven new flavors that feature no added sugar, and all under 370 calories per pint.
"We were excited to learn that Zedd had discovered our ice cream on his own, and even more thrilled when we had the opportunity to work with him on a custom flavor," said N!CK'S CEO, Carlos Altschul. "Our partnership with Zedd was extremely organic, which reflects in the unique and authentically adventurous Chilly Mango flavor, a refreshing mango ice cream with the perfect amount of spice and a swirl of sweet strawberry."
Pilgrims Choice, the UK’s number two Cheddar brand from Oruna Foods, is targeting market share gains with the introduction of new packaging across its entire range of block, sliced and grated cheese.
The new-look Pilgrims Choice packs will appear nationwide in the UK. The packs will feature greater use of colour, flavour descriptors and 'mouth-watering' cheese imagery.
Commenting on the new Pilgrims Choice pack designs, Kerry Alexander Brands Director at Ornua Foods UK said: “Our striking new pack designs are the first step in a multi-layered strategy to build the Pilgrims Choice market share by challenging market conventions and responding to changing consumer behaviour. At the heart of this is our focus on tapping into the real emotions that consumers experience when eating cheese and owning the key driver, when they come to select what to buy, namely great taste.
“With our new packs we aim to engender love at first sight between Pilgrims Choice and consumers looking for a taste sensation. They might not be able to taste our cheese on the shelf but the vibrant new design colours, flavour descriptors and mouth-watering cheese imagery will create a visual feast in the cheese aisle that will stimulate all the senses and leave shoppers salivating.”