In this week’s new product development tracker, FoodNavigator profiles a mash-up between Heinz mayonnaise and Terry’s Chocolate Orange, as well as a plant-based ‘milk-alike’ chocolate out of Belgium. Other new offerings include a Millionaire’s Shortbread Baking Kit and non-alcoholic bubbly. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
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In this week’s new product development tracker, FoodNavigator profiles a mash-up between Heinz mayonnaise and Terry’s Chocolate Orange, as well as a plant-based ‘milk-alike’ chocolate out of Belgium. Other new offerings include a Millionaire’s Shortbread Baking Kit and non-alcoholic bubbly. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
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Heinz and Terry’s Chocolate orange are teaming up this year to create an ‘exclusive Christmas concoction’: Heinz [Seriously] Good Terry’s Chocolate Orange Mayo.
The SKU is made from Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayonnaise with melted Terry’s Chocolate Orange segments, Crème Patissière, and an extra dose of Terry’s real orange oil.
Designed to be dolloped onto desserts or spread onto brioche, crumpets, pancakes or croissants, there are just 200 jars available across the UK.
“Here at Heinz, we are always innovating, and love creating fun new limited-edition products that we know our fans will love. So, this year we set out to create the most Christmassy Mayo that we could think of,” said Maria Jantchi, Sauces Senior Brand Manager at Heinz.
“And so, after months of development, we are absolutely delighted to be launching the world’s first-ever Chocolate Orange Mayo, just in time for Christmas.”
Terry’s Chocolate Orange, which first launched in 1932, said is has never stopped innovating, growing and launching new formats and flavours. “We are proud to be continuing this Christmas with our mayo mash up, which works perfectly as a delicious spread,” said Laure Gentil, Marketing Controller at Terry’s Chocolate Orange.
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In the UK, two new organic bread flours are hitting shelves: heritage seeded and seedhouse bread flour by baking brand Doves Farm.
The former is a blend of organic wholemeal, spelt, emmer and einkorn flours mixed with teff grain, sunflower, poppy and brown linseeds.
The latter is a light bread flour made from organically grown wheat mixed with organic pumpkin, sunflower, poppy, millet and golden linseeds.
“With an increasing number of home bakers keen to enjoy the taste and nutrition benefits of seeded bread at home, we hope our new organic seeded bread flours will provide a convenient, delicious and ethical solution,” said Doves Farm founder Clare Marriage.
The SKUs are available online with an RRP of £2 and £2.69.
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Plant-based chocolate brand LoveRaw has expanded its reach, announcing new listings in Booths supermarkets across England’s northwest and selected Boots stores nationwide.
“The new listings with Booths Supermarkets and Boots stores is really exciting for LoveRaw and it is something we are delighted to announce. Through these significant new developments, we can continue to fulfil our mission to make our delicious plant-based chocolate available to everyone,” said LoveRaw co-founder Manav Thapar.
“LoveRaw’s Cre&m Wafer Bars are one of our most popular products: they have been created with the highest quality ingredients, without palm oil or any artificial ingredients and they are now available in three flavours including: Milk Choc, White Choc and Salted Caramel Cream.
“We are really excited to be able to continue to provide our customers with delicious plant-based chocolate, which tastes just as good, if not better than traditional chocolate.”
Booths Supermarket will stock the brand’s M:lk Cre&m, White Choc Cre&m and Salted Caramel Cre&m Wafer Bars with an RRP of £1.70 each. Boots stores will sell the same SKUs, with an RRP of £1.79.
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Puratos-owned Belcolade has developed a new plant-based ‘milk-alike’ Belgian chocolate: Belcolade Selection M. Plant-Based Cacao Trace.
According to the chocolate brand, this is the industry’s first chocolate that offers an indulgent taste profile and mouthfeel similar to milk chocolate, while being both dairy- and nut-free.
The patent-pending product is manufactured in Belcolade’s factory in Erembodegem, Belgium.
“Until now, there was a clear gap in the plant-based chocolate market,” said Puratos’ chocolate director Youri Dumont.
“We know the chocolate sector is still driven by many millions of milk chocolate lovers, whose expectations weren’t being adequately met when they looked for plant-based alternatives. So this new product is really about indulging these milk chocolate fans with a really attractive plant-based option. We’re very excited to have solved the puzzle of delicious, allergen-free, plant-based chocolate.”
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Online baking company Baked In has partnered with Nestlé Carnation on its new Millionaire’s Shortbread Baking Kit.
The kit comes will all dry ingredients for an ‘indulgent’ Millionaire’s Shortbread recipe, along with a tin of Carnation Condensed Milk. The recipe makes 16 squares.
“We’ve always believed that innovation is key to driving our business forward. This launch is another way of delighting our ever-expanding customer community as we create new ways to enrich their baking experiences,” said Baked In founder Joe Munns.
“As a challenger business, to team up with a timeless brand like Carnation is a real milestone too.”
According to the founder, the kits were developed with food waste reduction in mind. “Customer habits are changing. A commitment to sustainability has overtaken the desire for convenience, which is why kits that eliminate food waste, with premium, trusted ingredients are so key.
“At the same time, there’s the magic of delighting our customer community. With Carnation we’re offering a baking experience that’s entirely new, with that thread of nostalgia running through it. We know they’ll love it.”
Baked In’s Millionaire’s Shortbread Baking kit retails for £9.99.
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A prosecco style beverage has been launched by non-alcoholic spirits brand Lyre’s in time for the holidays.
Coined ‘Lyre’s Classico Grande’, the beverage delivers a ‘classic, dry finish’, according to the brand, with aromas of fresh peach and granny smith.
Described as a ‘sophisticated drink’ that is ‘suitable for any occasion’, the new SKU also meets demand from shoppers looking for non-alcoholic gifting alternatives this Christmas.
The 750ml bottle joins Lyre’s range of non-alcoholic spirits, which is available in more than 50 markets worldwide, including Europe and the UK.
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