In this week’s NPD Trend Tracker, plant-based innovations have caught our attention. Whether it be allplant’s vegan Sunday roast, BOL Foods’ new vegetable centrepieces, of Brakes’ vegan jaffa cake, plants are undeniably in the spotlight! Scroll through the photo gallery for more.
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In this week’s NPD Trend Tracker, plant-based innovations have caught our attention. Whether it be allplant’s vegan Sunday roast, BOL Foods’ new vegetable centrepieces, of Brakes’ vegan jaffa cake, plants are undeniably in the spotlight! Scroll through the photo gallery for more.
Pic: GettyImages/Suradech14
Brakes has developed a Vegan Jaffa Cake for foodservice, alongside a range of other cake offerings it says ‘mixes the classic with the modern’.
According to Brakes, the vegan line responds to the ‘burgeoning vegan sector’, which has grown by more than 400% in recent years.
The full vegan range includes Brakes’ Jaffa Cake, Salted Caramel Cake, Choc Fudge Cake Pre-Cut, Cherry & Chocolate Dessert, and Jam Roly Poly.
“We’ve developed a fantastic range of vegan products, which do not compromise on taste or quality and will help our customers take a slice of this increasingly lucrative sector,” said Brakes’ category manager bakery, desserts & ice cream, Vanessa Baker.
“Over the past few years, Brakes has stood out from the competition when it comes to developing innovative, tasty award-winning products and this range is no exception.”
According to the category manager, research reveals a growing trend towards ‘familiar’ and ‘nostalgic’ comfort food – driven by COVID-19. “Our flagship vegan Jaffa Cake is perfect for that.”
Image source: Brakes
Breakfast cereal brand Lizi’s has undergone a rebrand with 100% recyclable packaging.
According to the brand, the new look ‘homes in on the functional health benefits’ of each SKU, with a focus on fibre content and being vegan friendly. Each pack also notes that Lizi’s products have been Glycemic Load tested.
“As the brand makes huge steps in both granola and muesli fixtures, the brand refresh and recyclable packaging couldn’t be timelier,” said senior brand manager at Lizi’s, Alice Bream. “We have been working to perfect our recyclable solution and now we have found the right materials to ensure our cereals get to our consumers with the perfect Lizi’s crunch that they know and love.”
The new packs will be rolled out into Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Ocado, Asda, Morrisons, Whole Foods, Co-Op, and Booths this month.
Image source: Lizi's
Plant-based frozen food delivery business allplants has developed a Feast Box for customers in the UK.
According to the brand, one-third of Brits under 34 years would be open to replacing meat with a vegan option, and only 27% say meat is the best part of a Sunday Roast – with roast potatoes coming out on top.
Its two-course dinner, which responds to growing demand for plant-based offerings, includes two walnut and cranberry loaves, cranberry sauce, and six sides such as crispy roast potatoes and spiced red cabbage.
With an RRP of £49.99, customers can choose to add a Tiramisu Cheesecake or a Sticky Banoffee Pudding for £12.50 per serving.
“People aren’t eating Sunday roasts the way they used to. There’s an influx of flexitarian eaters, looking for more plant-based roasts and that means far more time and effort for the Sunday or Christmas cook,” said allplants founder Jonathan Petrides.
“Recreating Britain’s most loved family dish aligns perfectly with our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to a plant-based future – that’s tantalisingly delicious and easy for all.”
Image source: allplants
UK food company BOL Foods is rolling out a range of new ‘Centrepiece’ products across the UK. The line includes three plant-based main courses intended for sharing.
Each dish is made up of marinated vegetables topped with spiced seeds and a ‘unique drizzle’. “All you need to do is make some simple side dishes while your Centrepiece is cooking and you can enjoy an easy, delicious midweek dinner in just 40 minutes,” noted the firm.
The range includes: Whole Roasted Firecracker Cauliflower, Swet & Spicy Szechuan Glazed Aubergine, and South Indian Spiced Butternut Squash.
The line – which joins BOL’s Power Shakes, Veg Pots, Super Soups, Dinner Boxes, and Salad Jars – is rolling out in Tesco this month, and from Co-Op in January at an RRP of £4.
Image source: BOL Foods
Seeberger has launched a new range of snacks under the ‘Just Roasted’ label. Sold in ziplock packets, the almond or cashew SKUs have no added salt, nor flavourings or preservatives. Both have an RRP of £3.95 per 150g pack.
At the same time, Seeberger is bringing out a ‘Snack 2Go’ line, which is either a selection of nuts and dried fruit (RRP £1.95) or energy balls sold in two flavours: almond, date & yuzu and cherry, date and chocolate (£1.95).
Image source: Seeberger
