In this latest edition of our new product development photo gallery, we look at new vegan convenient snacks hitting the supermarket aisle – notably a meatless jerk chicken style flatbread and a madras chicken style flatbread. Elsewhere, we cover a gin flavoured with surplus strawberries, and the distribution of French syrup brand 1883 in the UK. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
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In this latest edition of our new product development photo gallery, we look at new vegan convenient snacks hitting the supermarket aisle – notably a meatless jerk chicken style flatbread and a madras chicken style flatbread. Elsewhere, we cover a gin flavoured with surplus strawberries, and the distribution of French syrup brand 1883 in the UK. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
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Squeaky Bean has developed two new SKUs for its line of vegan convenient snacks: Jerk Chicken Style Folded Flatbread and Madras Chicken Style Folded Flatbread.
The folded flatbreads and ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat in one minute in a microwave. Both score green on HFSS.
Joining the two new products is an extended Kebab range with the addition of a Turkish Kofta Style Kebab, which sits alongside its Doner Spiced Beef Style Kebab and Shawarma Chicken Style Kebab.
“Squeaky Bean has built up a loyal fanbase with big flavours that our consumers really crave. Instantly tasty, our ready-to-eat meat alternatives are perfect for lunchtimes in epic sandwiches, wraps and pittas. Most importantly they hit the spot for those essential snacking fridge to face moments!” said Sarah Augustine, brand manager at Squeaky Bean.
“So, it made complete sense for us to take the hard work away and create a finished product that is delicious straight out of the pack and only takes a quick ping in the microwave, whether you’re at home or in the office.”
The new flatbread SKUs are available at Tesco with an RRP of £2. The new Kebab offering is also selling in Tesco, with an RRP of £3.
Image source: Squeaky Bean
Mr Organic is launching out two new plant-based soups: Tomato & Lentil and Spicy Mixed Bean.
The SKUs are made using Mr Organic’s own sun-ripened tomatoes from its farm in Italy. Selected beans are also grown on the farm and cooked in-hourse.
“We created our range of soups to provide quick, nutritious, and plant-based meal options. This range is part of a larger focus for us on communicating the quality of our tinned bean range, all of which are carefully selected and cooked in house,” said Mr Organic Brand Manager Maddie Grinham.
“This new product innovation is protein-rich and low in fat, and therefore provides a full meal solution for our convenience customers.”
The Tomato & Lentil Soup retails for $1.75 on Ocado and the Spicy Mixed Bean Soup retails for £1.95 via the same retailer.
Image source: Mr Organic
The UK Royal Parks Half Marathon has announced it will be launching a Plant-Based Food Village presented by meat-free brand Quorn.
The village will feature at the event’s Food and Fitness Festival, set to take place on Sunday 9 October. The Royal Parks Half Marathon leads participants through four of London’s eight Royal Parks, including Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
Mycoprotein maker Quorn has signed a deal to become the half marathon’s official Sustainable Protein Partner, and the Plant-Based Food Village will feature a selection of stalls selling Quorn products.
“We’re very excited to launch our Plant-Based Food Village, presented by Quorn, at this year’s event. We want runners to explore plant-based options as a healthy, sustainable lifestyle choice that takes care of the planet around them,” said Alun Mainwaring, Head of Events at The Royal Parks.
“We’re so excited to provide runners with an afternoon of great food and enjoyable activities, following an unforgettable running experience through one of the most famous cities on earth.”
Gill Riley, Marketing Director at Quorn Foods, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Royal Parks Half Marathon this year and support the first ever Plant-Based Food Village.
“It’s now more important than ever that shoppers make more sustainable food choices, so we can’t wait to share our delicious Quorn products with the runners and spectators to show them just how easy and tasty these choices can be.
“As well as being a great source of protein, all our products contain our super-protein Quorn mycoprotein, which is naturally high in protein and fibre, low in saturated fat and has a lower environmental impact than some animal proteins. The carbon footprint of Quorn’s mycoprotein is at least 35 times lower than beef mince and its water footprint is at least 16 times lower than pork – making it a great choice for runners and the planet alike.”
Image source: The Royal Parks Half Marathon
A subrange of recyclable cardboard packs has been launched by digestive tea brand D’Amazonia.
The Sussex-based ‘functional infusions’ company, headed up by mother and daughter team Marcela and Polyana Tupinamba, is designed to offer a ‘real’ alternative to the ‘traditional purveyors’ of teabag ‘dust’.
D’Amazonia, on the other hand, says it uses 100% ‘natural’ ingredients in biodegradable tea pyramids.
“Having realised that traditional gym beverages (coffee + energy drinks) only gave short burst of amplified energy before we hit a brick wall mid-session, we set about creating our own blends of ‘substance over image’ functional teas, which combined fulsome flavour palates with added nutritional benefits,” said Marcela.
The company is observing an increase in their Digestive brew sales, with the advent of warmer weather and longer nights. The tea is made from turmeric, fennel, lemongrass, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon, pineapple and apple.
Digestive pouches cost £15 (20 pouches) and each bag can be used twice.
Image source: D'Amazonia
UK food and drink manufacturer Aimia Foods has announced it will be distributing French syrup brand 1883 within the foodservice and vending sectors.
1883 syrups have been crafted since 1883 with ingredients including pure cane sugar and water from the French Alps.
“1883 is a perfect match for Aimia Foods, hence why we are so excited to be distributing 10 of the brand’s most popular syrups to foodservice operators across the UK,” said Karen Green, Marketing Manager at Aimia Foods.
“These flavours include cinnamon, coconut, grenadine, vanilla, hazelnut and caramel. Flavours vanilla, hazelnut and caramel are also available in sugar-free variants alongside sugar free chocolate.”
Aimia is already developing recipes in which 1883 syrups can be used with other products within its range. So far, it says the results have been ‘amazing’.
“The premium quality aspects of these syrups can help operators to create some truly tasty drinks, from coffees, shakes and frappes right through to cocktails and mocktails.”
Image source: 1883
Social media players Sorted Food has teamed up with Yorkshire’s Sloemotion Distillery to launch their first drink: Strawberry Gin Liqueur with Vanilla & Black Pepper.
The distiller is ‘big’ on sustainability, supports rewilding, cuts food waste and is ‘packed full of flavour’. Sloemotion used surplus from last year’s strawberry crop to make the beverage, and foraged botanicals from hedgerows on their farm.
“At Sorted Food we’ve spent many years shining a light on how food and drink is produced, as well as helping our community to reduce their food waste,” said Ben Ebbrell, Sorted Food co-founder.
“Discovering the Sloemotion Distillery was a revelation, and after many attempts at my own homemade gin, I am thrilled to be joining forces to create the first drink that our community will be able to enjoy too.
“Not only has it helped save much of last year’s strawberry crop from going to waste, but it’s the perfect drink to enjoy during an awesome summer of celebrations for the UK.”
A limited run of the gin will be available for consumers to buy from Sloemotion Distillery for £22.95 per 500ml bottle.
Image source: Sorted Foods/Sloemotion Distillery
