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.
Helen’s will be showcasing its wheat and gluten free products as part of the Taste Cork stand (J251) at the Food & Drink Expo in Birmingham (24-26 March 2014). The products have been developed by Helen O’Dowd, a qualified nutritionist and food scientist, and
BisBas, a new family-run company founded by two Arabian sisters in law, has launched a Middle Eastern cooking sauce range. Based in Tunbridge Wells, BisBas was created after two sisters in laws Muna and Muna decided to share their love
United Coffee UK & Ireland has announced plans to rebrand and change its name to UCC Coffee UK & Ireland. The change of identity, effective from 1 April, will align the brand globally and reflect the company’s expanding portfolio of products
Kilchoman Distillery is launching its first whisky exclusively for the travel retail market, a classic Islay malt called Coull Point, after a famously rugged headland two miles north of the distillery. Coull Point will initially be available exclusively from 14
Vileda, the UK’s leading homecare partner, has launched ‘Floor Miles’, an eight-month campaign which gives consumers a unique way to earn rewards on cleaning chores. Vileda claims its products are designed to last miles longer and make cleaning miles easier,
Tyrrells, the quintessential English crisp brand is expanding its range of Veg Crisps with the launch of their new Sweet Potato with Smoked Chipotle Chilli crisps. A perfectly delectable treat with a true Tyrrells crunch, these tasty new crisps are perfect
Helen’s is expanding its distribution of wheat and gluten free mixes with two new listings in Asda. From February 2014, customers in Asda stores have been able purchase two of Helen’s established products, Helen’s Brilliant Brown Bread Mix and Helen’s
BFree, one of Ireland’s most pioneering, health conscious bakery brands, has announced that following the success of launching its BFree wraps to the UK market in 2013, it has now achieved a listing in Asda for its BFree Brown Seeded Bloomer. The brown bread
Bibigo, the brand owned by South Korean food company CJ Foods, has launched Kimchi and Tofu dumplings. Bibigo has already launched a number of products, including steamed vegetable dumplings, BBQ sauces and frozen crispy dumplings, which are all available
Waitrose has been working with brand consultancy DewGibbons + Partners on a packaging redesign of Pure, its own label beauty range. The Waitrose Pure skincare range has been in-store for a number of years but required redevelopment for better standout
Tyrrells is extending its range of on-the-go snacks with the launch of two popcorn multi-packs; Sea Salted, Sweet & Salty and Mature Cheddar Variety six-pack and Sweet & Salty six-pack. Retailing at £1.99, both variants have already been listed by
Swedish baker Almondy has added two cakes to its best-selling range of frozen desserts by linking up with the biggest brands in their fields – Cadbury and Philadelphia. The new Cadbury Chocolate Mousse & Almond Cake and Philadelphia Almond Layered Cheesecake with Lemon tap
151 Products – a leading UK supplier of discount, quality household cleaning items – has launched a handy wipe version of its popular oven and grill cleaning product, Oven Brite. The Oven Brite wipes have been introduced to the supplier’s
Luxury British chocolatier, Marc Demarquette, has launched Fabergé-inspired Easter eggs as part of its 2014 Chocolate Easter collection. Marc Demarquette has created a contemporary Easter Egg trio in chocolate caramel flavours of Banoffee, Key Lime and Sea Salt Caramel. The colourful design on
Global Brands reports its new VK range is proving to be a storming success, changing the face of the RTD market. The new range is reported to have added +9% growth to recent VK performance in a market declining at
The food industry must collaborate more and share information in order to win back consumer trust, according to speakers at British Frozen Food Federation’s annual business conference on 20 February 2014. As the government continues to talk of ‘green shoots’,
The Co-operative Food is relaunching its Eat In ready meals range as Ready to Cook range with new and ready-prepared meat and poultry lines, and a selection of vegetable side dishes. The retailer has also appointed Graham Mairs, the former
Leading UK food brand Birds Eye is launching Mashtags this month, a new product inspired by social media. Mashtags are made from British potatoes and feature shapes including the iconic hashtag, @ symbols and emoticons. Primed to get people talking
Marks & Spencer has teamed up with acclaimed colourist Josh Wood to launch a range of premium haircare and colouring products. The range will be sold exclusively in Marks & Spencer stores and online. The branding and packaging design has
From February 2014, customers will be able to pick up packs of Shaken Udder’s new all-natural milkshake in cartons in Tesco stores. The retailer already stocks Shaken Udders range of 330ml bottled milkshakes and has further committed to the Essex-based
Fussy eating habits affect more than eight in 10 families across the UK, according to an online survey of more than 1,000 parents, commissioned by the global healthcare company Abbott. It found 60% of parents stating fussy eating was a cause of
Holland’s, the North West producer of pies and pastries, has launched two new premium pies as part of its new Pub Classics range. This new range is claimed to feature the finest British ingredients, and includes two flavour varieties: Peppered Steak Pie and Chicken &
The British Frozen Food Federation has launched the UK’s first frozen food app; aimed at educating consumers about the benefits and variety that frozen food can offer to families. As growth is predicted in the frozen food industry in 2014,
The Co-operative Food has added a centre piece cake to its range this spring, which it claims is guaranteed to delight cake lovers nationwide. The Co-operative’s premium Truly Irresistible Rose Cake – a light Madeira sponge with sweet raspberry jam
Value energy drink Emerge is aiming to reach new audiences and new heights with its 2014 marketing strategy, including student targeting. Building on the brand’s record-breaking marketing campaign for 2013, which helped Emerge become the UK’s fastest-growing value functional energy
