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.
Tyrrells, the premium English crisp brand, is broadening its premium snacks range with the introduction of new Aristo-Crackling hand-cooked pork crackling. The so-called double-barrelled ‘corker of a porker’ launches this week in two flavours – Traditional and English Mustard. Tyrrells
Duck Tape, the leading duct tape brand, is launching a range of products in the UK, targeting the booming craft market. The Duck Tape Colours adhesive tape range is being introduced to offer consumers a selection of bright, durable and
151 Products – a leading UK supplier of value household items – has secured a licence agreement with the Beano and Dandy comics publisher, DC Thomson. The Manchester-based company has signed a two-year contract with the Scottish publishing house –
Apple juice made from some of the rarest apples trees in Britain is to go on sale at The Co-operative Food. Some of the trees date back to pre-Victorian times, including one identical to the apple tree made famous by Sir Isaac
The award-winning Edinburgh gin brand from Spencerfield Spirit Company has been strengthened following an exclusive distribution agreement with Scotland’s leading independent family-owned distiller. The deal, which is in place now, sees Ian MacLeod Distillers distribute independent family-run Fife-based Spencerfield Spirit
The former managing director of Seabrook Crisps has launched his own range of crisps. John Tague, who took Seabrooks from £11m turnover to £30m, has created TAGS Tasty Crisps. The range is made up of 125g premium hand cooked potato
Organic baby food brand Plum is launching a range of gourmet meals aimed at tots over 12 months to complement its successful weaning portfolio. Plum Tots Little Foodies is the first range launched by Plum specifically designed for tots over
Confectionery brand, Goody Good Stuff, has secured Egypt as its 27th export market, as it sets it sights on further global expansion. Since launching in 2010, the innovative, all-natural, meat-free range of sweets has built-up an enviable list of export markets
Jura whisky, one of the world’s fastest growing malts, has revamped its packaging to make the brand stand out on shelf and to clearly explain the distinct flavour profiles of each expression. Each carton will have its own distinct colour
Sunny D, Orangina Schweppes’ juice drink brand, has added two flavours to its range: Orange & Raspberry and Orange & Passion Fruit. The company has also updated the drink’s recipe, after a year of trials and consultation with families. The
Jamaican beverage brand Saapos has repackaged its range of ambient non-alcoholic drinks and is launching it to the retail market under the name of The Original Caribbean Punch. Originally created by Jamaican-born Collin Carr for his North London restaurant and
TV personality and drinks expert Olly Smith took time out from the re-launch of Tamdhu Distillery to savour the spirit of Speyside with a dram of the new 10yo single malt. Smith visited the home of Tamdhu, one of Speyside’s
Georgia’s Choice has expanded its gluten free range of savoury snacks with three new lines: Fish Cakes: line caught cod, mashed potato and parsley coated in a crispy gluten free crumb Mexican Bean Bake: mildly spicy, beans, sweet potato with vegetables
Tinks Food is launching a new range of chilled kids’ ready meals in Ocado on 22 May 2013. The range includes Fish Pie, Beef Lasagne and Chicken Curry. The meals will retail at two for £6 for the first two
Exquisite Handmade Cakes has launched a range of reduced fat cakes. They are said to be ideal for coffee and tea shops, pubs and catering outlets who wish to offer a luxurious yet ‘lower fat’ option to their customers, especially
French’s, the UK’s No. 1 American Mustard brand, is launching of one of its top selling US products into the UK market – French’s French Fried Onions. The product, described as the perfect topping for burgers, salads and soups, will be available to
151 Products, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of value household items, has launched washing powder sheets called Fabrite to its laundry care range. The non-bio super concentrated formula washing powder sheets are said to be suitable for use in
Islay’s independent farm distillery, Kilchoman, has added a new range to its award winning Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky collection, Loch Gorm. Named after the famously peaty loch near the distillery, the Loch Gorm range will be the only sherry cask-matured
Debbie and Andrew Keeble, founders of the Debbie & Andrew’s sausage brand, have launched a second sausage brand called Heck because they claim their eponymous brand has been compromised by its new owners. Heck sausages are claimed to bring integrity
Tyrrells crisps, the premium English crisp brand, claims it is taking consumers on a nostalgic trip of donkey rides and deck chairs with their new limited edition Beach Barbecue crisp. Smoked paprika, tomato,cumin, cayenne and garlic combine as a smoky tribute
Doff Portland – a leading manufacturer of slug control products in the UK – has launched three products for the 2013 garden care market. They are: Herb Pour and Feed, Ant and Crawling Insect Killer, and lastly, Super Strength Path and Patio
Morrisons is stocking 10 exotic juice products from Sunpride in its world food fixture. This follows a similar move into the world food aisles at Tesco last year. Sunpride now offers a diverse range of exotic 1-litre juice drinks including
Organic baby food brand, Plum, is introducing three new stage one savoury-led blends to its range, claimed to be packed full of vegetables and crafted to offer the best flavour combination for weaning. The launch comes hot on the heels
Amy’s Kitchen, the family-owned food brand, is extending its UK free from frozen ready meal range with two new products: Thai Red Curry and Broccoli & Cheddar Bake, available from 8 April 2013 at Tesco stores nationwide. The NPD follows increased distribution
New snack brand, Popchips, is celebrating its first birthday this month and reports sales in its first year of trading have exceeded expectations by 30%. Since its UK launch in March 2012, Popchips claims it has taken the British snack
