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.
Chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw is working with the baking team at this year’s BBC Good Food Show Winter (27 November to 1 December 2013). The brand will be the chocolate supplier for The Great British Bake Off Stage and will run daily
Wiltshire-based brewer Wadworth has introduced new labelling to its core range of beers to create a unified visual identity on supermarket shelves. Brewer of brands such as 6X and Horizon, Wadworth said it has responded to the requirements of the retail
Islay’s independent farm distillery, Kilchoman, is to release the oldest whisky to date. Only 10,000 bottles of the limited edition 2007 Vintage will be made available worldwide and it is expected to sell quickly. With a smoky vanilla and caramel nose
Tyrrells is expanding its range of high end snacks with the launch of its new Apple Crisps. These sweet slivers of apple are made from the whole apple, so not a morsel of the fruit goes to waste, the company
The Co-operative Food is extending and re-launching its chilled pie range with a selection of new lines and improved recipes – to inspire its customers with a variety of delicious pies that are perfect for a convenient meal and taste
Milk Shake maker, Happy Monkey, is modernising its range of kids’ milkshakes with a move to handy portion-sized Tetra Pak cartons. The milkshakes, available in chocolate and strawberry are sold in Asda, Waitrose and Morrisons stores nationwide. The distinctive
Cheeky Cow, the cheese brand from Somerset Cheddar maker, Cricketer Farm, has teamed up with the Bath-based development charity Send a Cow, which works hand in hand with poor African families, teaching them the skills they need to build new lives
The Simply Great Drinks Company, the new owners of pomegranate juice drink brand, PomeGreat, has launched a pure pomegranate juice. The new product, which comes packed in a striking 650ml PET bottle, combines pomegranate fruits from across the globe to create
151 Products – a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of quality, discount household items to the retail sector – is expanding its Queen of Cakes home bakeware range to include Pirate and Princess cupcake sets. Sold separately, the two items
Holland’s, the North West’s best-known producer of pies and pastries, is to launch a new Chicken & Gravy pie as part of its two-pack frozen range. Available from September 2013, the Chicken & Gravy Pies will be ranged in Tesco stores nationwide and will sit alongside Holland’s
Goody Good Stuff ─ a natural, gelatine-free range of sweets – has secured its third supermarket stockist. Adding to its existing high street listings, the range will hit 300 Tesco stores nationwide in late September. The latest listing – which
Flint & Co, a London-based, design-led independent supplier of quality loose leaf teas and whole leaf tea pyramids, is targeting the Christmas gift market with its range. Founded by vicar, Rev Ed Flint, Flint & Co claims it provides superior tea
Bassetts Soft & Chewy Vitamins promotional packs are on shelf in supermarkets, retail outlets, pharmacies and independent retailers across the UK. The on-pack promotion will be carried on 1.2m Bassetts Vitamins packs of the bestselling lines; each voucher is redeemable
As part of its ongoing strategy to appeal to new audiences, Nice-Pak International has signed a brand ambassador deal for its consumer wipes brand, Halo. The deal sees Halo Wipes link up with Binky Felstead from the popular E4 show
The Co-operative Food is extending and re-launching its ready meals range, with a mission to be the ultimate convenient destination for dinner solutions that can be ready in a matter of minutes. From 16 September 2013, The Co-operative’s own-brand chilled ready
Just Juice, a product within the cash and carry and convenience store sector for over 20 years, has recently updated its 500ml PET range changing its iconic red logo to black and introducing new urban styled packaging. The redesign
Frank’s RedHot recently undertook research looking at the skills British men are lacking and found dancing, telling a decent joke and having good dress sense are up there amongst the skills in which the average man performed dismally. In response
Foster’s Radler, Heineken’s new combination of Foster’s lager cut with cloudy lemon, brought a touch of Aussie sunshine and a taste of Australian beach life to shoppers with a new live brand experience campaign. Created by Arc London, the activity
Nizami Foods’ award-winning premium condiments, created by design agency Falcon, makes its debut from 8-10 September at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair, London Olympia. Nizami Foods produces a range of world cuisine inspired sauces, chutneys and chilli oils with an Indian
The Co-operative Food is launching a new Loved by Us private label and relaunching its food to go range under the brand this autumn with 30 new lines. Existing favourites will be given a makeover too, with new recipes and
As more and more Britons make the compassionate decision to go vegan (almost one in 10 people are dumping dairy products from their diets) and with UK sales of “meat free” and “free from” foods set to top £1bn this
Flavours of India claims it is bringing a sensory explosion to consumers, with the launch of a new range of authentic premium cooking sauces at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2013, 8-10 September 2013. Available in five varieties – Makhani,
Benross – one of the UK’s largest suppliers of homewares and electrical products – has secured a licensing deal with iconic British ice cream brand, Wall’s. The supplier will bring a collection of Wall’s branded kitchen appliances to the home
The Co-operative Food is introducing an artisan bread into its in-store bakery range. Launching into selected stores on 4 September 2013, The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Beetroot and Apple Bloomer is described as a great addition to a cheeseboard, and would
Organisers of the Free From Food Summit, the Food and Drink Innovation Network, will be focusing on the implications of new EU regulations on allergens for foodservice operators. Under the new regulations coming into force in December 2014, all foodservice
