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.
The Co-operative Food is marking this year’s Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations with the launch of two limited-edition British beers: Jubilation and Salutation. Launching in Co-operative stores nationwide on 2 May 2012, the new Truly Irresistible premium own-brand ales are brewed
Specialist bean company Easy Bean has won Fairtrade status for a third product – its Spanish Puchero pot. The award-winning Spanish Puchero – Fairtrade white beans with Riojan chorizo, red pepper and pimentón – is said to be the perfect standalone choice
Sunpride is launching a range of exotic fruit juice drinks to tap growing sales growing interest in exotic flavours in the UK. According to IRI EPOS data, the tropical fruit juice market is now estimated to be worth around £140m
Holland’s Pies, the North West producer of pies, puddings and pastries, is launching a new eight inch sausage roll in its popular chilled range. The new Sausage Roll will be available in Tesco stores and independent convenience stores across the
Ethical British bottled water company, Life water, has landed a deal to supply its limited edition bottles to Waitrose as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The bottles will be available at 170 stores nationwide from mid-April and will feature
Spar UK is relaunching its own brand soft drinks, bringing new flavours and modern packaging to the range. Four new lines will be added to the selection, including Spar Summer Fruits and Citrus Juice Drinks, both 500ml; Orange Glucose Energy Drink 380ml
The Co-operative Food has added new main course products to its own-brand ready-to-cook Eat In range. The Eat In range provides pre-prepared meat, poultry and fish main course products, plus ready-made vegetable side dishes that are easy to cook. New main dishes
Primula, the squeezy cheese brand, is launching a limited edition Primula Burger Cheese to coincide with National Barbecue Week (28 May – 3 June 2012). Primula Burger Cheese can be used instead of conventional cheese slices and squeezed onto burgers,
The Co-operative Food is launching a new Ploughman’s Salad box targeting the on-the-go market. The Co-operative Ploughman’s Salad features British Wiltshire cured ham, Cheddar cheese, a pork pie, salad, boiled egg, coleslaw and potted chutney. The ready-to-eat product is said
Emerge, the value for money sports and energy drinks brand manufactured by Cott Beverages, is adding a Tropical Berry flavour to the range. It is the third variant in the Emerge Sport line up and joins the already popular orange
Award-winning Walthamstow Spar and its neighbouring Eat 17 restaurant have launched Bacon Jam – a cult condiment, which the duo claim will get foodies’ pulses racing country-wide. Described as a delicious, addictive snack in its own right; the versatile relish,
French’s, the American Mustard brand, is adding eight new products to its range to target the barbecue market. According to the company, the new condiments will appeal to any BBQ foodie who wants authentic American flavours at any time of the
The Co-operative Food claims it is livening up mealtimes with the launch of a Truly Irresistible Fruit Burst Salad. The new salad is a blend of pearl barley, giant couscous and lentils, mango, butternut squash, cranberries and pomegranate seeds, topped
Crisp brand Tyrrells is launching a range of premium English Tortilla Chips. Tyrrells claims it has given an authentic Mexican Tortilla recipe a twist by infusing the corn chip with English chives coated in provenance-rich English seasonings. The TorTyrrells Tortillas
Benson’s Totally Fruity, the Gloucestershire-based apple juice producer, is claiming a UK first by winning Red Tractor Accreditation for its juice products. Red Tractor accreditation is a mark of quality assurance created in 2000 to build confidence in the quality
The Co-operative Food is stocking the Real Easter Egg for the second year running. The Real Easter Egg, made by the Meaningful Chocolate Company, is claimed to be the only Easter egg to explain the Christian understanding of Easter on
Britain’s number one malt loaf brand is launching a limited edition Union Jack pack, designed by award-winning creative marketing agency Sunny Thinking. Soreen marketing manager, Katherine Collins, said: “What a great year for Great Britain. The Olympics, the Queen’s Jubilee, Wimbledon,
151 Products – a leading UK supplier of discount household products – has developed a range of wet glove wipes designed to make everyday home cleaning quicker and easier. The unique Duzzit Wet Glove – a disposable cleaning wipe –
Gerber Juice Company is launching a range of drinks for young children based on the popular children’s TV show, Lazy Town. The range is said to be free from artificial sweeteners, flavours, colours and preservatives. The TV programme, which is aimed at two
Easy Bean, the premium prepared meals company, has extended its presence in Waitrose with four of its vegetarian one-pot meals now available in 114 stores. Easy Bean is also available at 20 Booths stores, independent outlets, via Waitrose.com, Ocado and
Energy cereal Fuel has secured a listing with Sainsbury’s and unveiled a new look. The brand is already on sale at Tesco, where it is available in more than 450 stores. The energy-packed breakfast granola features a new brand message,
The Co-operative is extending its own label ready meal range and claims the new products provide cost-conscious shoppers with a great-value alternative to a pricy evening out. Launching on 2 May 2012, the new lines include: Truly Irresistible Beef Bourguignon
Linda McCartney Foods is claiming a first with the launch of Fish Free King Prawns. According to the company, the products will allow consumers to create a wide range of vegetarian dishes, without compromising taste or quality. The spring NPD
Euro-Colombian soft drinks start-up brand JUNA has secured a listing with upmarket retailer, Harrods. JUNA claims to be introducing UK consumers to a variety of new and natural fruit drink flavours from the South American Andes; Lulo, Guanábana and Mora.
Smokehead, the Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Ian Macleod Distillers, has released a new limited Rock Edition. According to the company, the product is designed to celebrate its credentials as the ‘rock n’ roll spirit of choice for 2012’. The
