Product of the Year, the world’s largest annual consumer-voted award for product innovation, has announced that entries for the 2019 awards are open since 1st May 2018, with the deadline for submissions
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Leading global brewer, Carlsberg Group, has launched Birell, a new alcohol-free beer brand. Driven by strong consumer demand, the Alcohol-Free Beer (AFB) category has experienced 90% growth during the last
Arla Foods is set to launch into the UK breakfast food-to-go market with the introduction of its new Milk & Oats range of healthy* ready to drink beverages. Bringing the
Campari Group has launched its new super-premium Italian gin, O’ndina, in the UK. The UK is the first market to roll out the product, which will later launch globally. With
Nestlé UK is introducing a Ruby chocolate version of its iconic four finger KITKAT. Consumers in the UK will be the first in Europe to try a four finger KITKAT
Premier Foods has launched a range of indulgent Cadbury Heroes Cupcakes, taking the Heroes brand into the cake market for the first time. Available now in Tesco and Morrisons, and
Great taste perception, sustained frying colour and reduced heat deterioration are among the benefits of a new ‘alternative’ cooking oil, sourced from crops grown by British farmers. Produced from a
When it comes to chocolate eggs, bunnies and other treats, it seems there has never been so much choice for chocolate lovers around the world. According to Mintel Global New Products
Müller UK & Ireland has announced two new yogurt products as it continues to develop, manufacture and market a new generation of branded yogurt and desserts products. The dairy company, which
In the wake of Public Health England’s new calorie cutting initiative, Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is taking on the reformulation challenge with its dedicated product development service designed to
Mondelēz International has unveiled its newest global Technical Centre in Jurong, Singapore. This advanced facility focuses on innovation, developing new products and technologies for some of the company’s iconic brands
FMCG suppliers need to work harder on the basics of demonstrating how new products will drive sales for retailers, online and in-store, after recent research suggested that the UK’s grocery
The increasingly thoughtful and mindful consumer will continue to catalyze changes in the way that companies produce, package and label their products. More conscious than ever about making responsible food
Nestlé UK and Ireland has unveiled a new addition to its Yorkie range, the brand new protein enriched chocolate bar, Yorkie Pro. The new bar contains 10.5g of protein and
Puratos has launched a Virtual Innovation Centre to support their customers in bakery, patisserie and chocolate in creating the best finished goods. Puratos’ know-how is now available 24/7. As an
New research from Mintel reveals that over a quarter of consumers in France (28%) and Germany (27%) agree that low or no alcohol beer* tastes just as good as full-strength beer.
New data from Innova Market Insights reveals that California almonds were the number one nut used in new products worldwide in 2016, the tenth year that almonds have held the
Müller has identified a taste barrier in the UK plain yogurt market and plans to solve it with Müller White Velvet. As the dairy company continues to innovate and leverage
Process Components Ltd has revealed a global strategy that is set to see it extend its global territories, significantly grow its revenues and create new jobs. Having completed a global market
Leading Mexican brand Old El Paso is set to introduce White Corn Tortillas to the UK market to appeal to a growing number of consumers putting Mexican on their home
The Müller brand is targeting front of store and on the go snacking in the UK by launching two yogurt SKUs with a spoon attached. Consumers are now able to purchase
As supermarkets across the UK continue to cut the number of products they stock, sales from branded new products were down by -6.5%, which equated to losses in revenue from
Mondelēz International has inaugurated its latest global Technical Centre in Wroclaw, Poland. This state-of-the-art facility will support new products and
Willowbrook Foods, has won the ‘Best New Service and Product of the Year’ award at the recent Northern Ireland Food
Manor Farm, which is the largest chicken processor in the Republic of Ireland, and Tesco Ireland have launched the first
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food ingredients and solutions, has introduced 17 new non-GMO starches with the
China’s infant milk formula (IMF) market is poised for impressive growth in the next five years as a result of
Product of the Year – the UK’s largest independent survey of product innovation – is now in its 14th year
Global brewer Heineken has presented its latest innovation – Heineken® 0.0 – a non-alcoholic lager brewed with a unique recipe
Lactalis Nestlé, the UK fresh dairy products joint venture between Nestlé and Lactalis, has launched Aero® Heavenly – a new
This year’s Vitafoods Europe will showcase ingredients, products, and services from the widest range of countries yet, new figures reveal.
Müller is continuing to refine and energise its desserts offering with the launch of Müller Püd mmMousse. This is the
New research from Mintel reveals that seasonal launches accounted for one quarter (25%) of global chocolate new product launches in
UK-based added value meat supplier, Eurostock Foods, which has recently been rebranded as Bawnbua Foods, has announced new contract wins
UK convenience foods group Premier Foods is launching a new range of indulgent cakes bites – Mr Kipling’s Delectable Delights.
Müller UK & Ireland has launched three new yogurt products as it continues to grow the category through innovation and
With innovation a continued focus Britvic Soft Drinks has announced a new product that will offer consumers a tasty way
Premier Foods, the British convenience foods group, is introducing some tasty innovation under its Bisto brand, aiming to drive category
The context in which consumers eat, has a major impact on how they evaluate the taste of foods. This conclusion
Kefir appears to be bucking the trend that has seen launch activity in drinking yogurts and fermented beverages remain relatively
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Keurig Green Mountain, the personal beverage system company, have entered into a joint venture focused on the
One of the key growth areas in the snacks category in recent years has been fruit-based snacks. Their share of
Yoplait, part of the General Mills group, has launched Super Fruitii, a thick 0% fat yogurt on a layer of
According to Innova Market Research’s latest Global New Product Introductions Report, almonds are now the number one nut in new
Growing calls for transparency throughout the supply chain are taking clean & clear label to a new and supreme level. This comes
Dehydrated food and powdered dairy products have seen their markets grow for many years, with new and improved products appearing
UK food group Premier Foods is investing in its Batchelors brand and moving it into the microwaveable ambient pots market
A Donegal seafood company is bringing a unique Irish species of tuna – Wild Irish Albacore Tuna – back into
The awards keep on coming for Suffolk-based English craft brewery St Peter’s as it sweeps the board in the Global
With the tax on sugary soft drinks due to come into effect in April 2018, the majority of UK sports
Over a quarter of global consumers (27%) consider food and drink to be appealing if products are advertised for consumption
A sparkling milk & fruit drink, a milk & tea drink and an energy drink rich in protein are all
More energy drinks were launched globally in 2015 than in any year since 2008, with the number of energy drink
British consumers are increasingly looking for food and drink that saves time and allows them to feel they have a