Whether hot, cold, ambient, wet or dry Retail Times looks at the latest retail products to hit the shelves. Read about the latest product launches, those which have had a makeover and innovation in product packaging and distribution.
UK drinks brand, Happy Monkey, reports it celebrated the end of a successful year, standing tall against smoothie giants, with sales surpassing the £4m mark, despite a decline in overall smoothie sales. Happy Monkey Smoothies (Strawberry & Banana and Orange
Entry to the 2014 FreeFrom Food Awards has just closed with a bumper crop of well over 350 entries – a significant increase on last year. Not only are entries up, but 15% more companies entered this year, of which nearly half were new to the awards – a
MPM Products – the natural pet products provider – is celebrating after selling its 100 millionth unit of wet cat food worldwide. The UK company marked the impressive milestone as sales of its core brands – Encore and Applaws –
The Chancellor has announced that there will be a new registration scheme for alcohol wholesalers as a way of tackling alcohol fraud. The register will be run by HM Revenue and Customs, and will take effect in 2016. From 2014,
Thunder Vodka reports its toffee-flavoured product is the top selling spirit on Amazon’s UK site and the 14th best selling line in grocery. This proves the demand for the product and the extent of the growth of Thunder, which originated in
The Co-operative Food is launching a shaker salad pot duo, in store from 1 January 2014, and part of retailer’s £3.00 lunchtime meal deal. The retailer has also unveiled a new range of fresh pasta and sauces, using authentic recipes. The
Impending regulation requiring all food service outlets to declare the allergens in their food is causing havoc in pub chains across the country, according to the organiser of the new Free From Eating Out Awards. It reports a nut
BFree, one of Ireland’s most pioneering, health conscious bakery brands that offers ‘real bread’ to those with wheat and gluten intolerances, has announced two key brand moves for the final quarter of 2013. Its product, already nut, egg, dairy wheat
Quex Foods, a division of the Quex Park Estate in Birchington, Kent, claims its new gift hampers of Kentish Oils will make the perfect Christmas present for the health conscious foodie. A ‘Happy Christmas’ wicker hamper is available at £18.00. The
Thunder Toffee Vodka has announced a listing with 611 Bargain Booze and Aer Rianta’s 22 duty-free outlets in airports including Montreal, Mumbai, Cork and Qatar. Thunder Vodka will be launching at Dublin and Shannon airports over the coming weeks. The
Following the success of KICK Energy’s on-pack promotions with world class games titles, the UK’s no. 1 ‘fuel for gamers’ has partnered with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment UK for an on-pack promotion to support the launch of Batman: Arkham Origins.
The Co-operative Food reports its Prosecco sales are bubbling over, with the Italian fizz out-selling Cava by four bottles to one. The Co-operative reports its own-brand Prosecco DOC Special Cuvée Brut has scooped a Which? magazine “best buy”, taking top
Birds Eye, the UK’s leading frozen food brand, has launched a Facebook application this month (November 2013) to allow shoppers to trace the origin of their Petits Pois. The new app celebrates Birds Eye’s heritage of over 65 years of
Islay’s independent farm distillery, Kilchoman, has built a new warehouse to hold over 10,000 casks and claims to have launched the perfect present for whisky enthusiasts this Christmas – a gift pack featuring a 70cl bottle of Machir Bay 2013 and two
The Co-operative Food is launching a raft of deals on wines and Champagne, including half price offers, over the festive season. To celebrate Christmas and New Year, there are savings to be made on Champagnes, including Aubert et Fils Champagne
Dream is today announcing the launch of Coconut Dream, a refreshing dairy-free alternative to milk that is based on a mix of coconut and rice. The new range is launching in Sainsbury’s and Asda stores across the UK, packed in 1-litre Tetra Brik Aseptic
New for 2013, The Co-operative is introducing a Pancetta-topped Camembert, which it claims will make a cracking centrepiece to any festive cheeseboard and a brilliant addition to the Boxing Day buffet. Warmed in the oven, this full-fat cheese turns deliciously
For the perfect canapé and a tasty addition to the party food spread this Christmas and New Year, The Co-operative’s new Loved by us Savoury Cheese and Onion Souflettes will be a big hit with hungry guests, the retailer claims.
Taste Inc., a new range of premium microwavable burgers and sandwiches, is investing £250,000 between October and December 2013 to launch a consumer advertising campaign, Do something good in 90 seconds. The campaign focuses on educating consumers on the good
Hairy Bikers – Si King and Dave Myers – have teamed up with brand design consultancy Elmwood and All About Food on the launch of the Hairy Dieters range of healthy cooking sauces. Inspired by their recent mission to shed the pounds while
Global Brands claims it is continuing to redefine drinks categories by extending the Hooper’s range of unique alcoholic beverages to include a fourth traditionally British flavour, Strawberry & Elderflower. The sparkling alcoholic brew is made using natural flavours to
Benross – one of the UK’s largest suppliers of homeware and electrical products – has repositioned its popular homeware range, Anika, with the launch of 120 new lines. The items, including everything from kitchen accessories to pans, have been created
The Co-operative Food has introduced speciality smoked salmon trio into its premium Truly Irresistible range this Christmas, solving the festive starter quandary and impressing dinner guests in the process. The trio of farmed, responsibly-sourced Freedom Food Scottish smoked salmon comprises
Kenco is promoting the quality and taste of its wholebean instant coffee Kenco Millicano with a series of brand experience activities. Created by Arc London, the campaign will kick off at the BBC Good Food Show in London and Birmingham
Bio Green Dairy has launched a selection of lassi drinks – a popular and traditional yogurt-based drink – which are on shelf in Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Costco and Sainsbury’s and have an RRP ranging between £1-£2.90. Available in 1-litre, 500ml,
