Ferrero Foodservice has expanded its Nutella bakery range with the launch of Nutella Biscuits, combining the iconic chocolate hazelnut spread with a golden baked biscuit base.
The individually wrapped biscuit pack ticks the convenience box for consumers on- the-go, with three biscuits to a pack and just 7kcal per piece.
As the proud parent of the UK’s number one chocolate spread brand, Ferrero Foodservice’s latest innovation will add value to grab-and-go to vending, cafes and bakeries. In fact, research shows that coffee shops and bakeries see the highest consumption of biscuits out-of-home.
“This is an ideal opportunity for operators to tap into the rapidly rising demand of biscuits – whilst consumers can enjoy their favourite cocoa and hazelnut spread,” said Zareen Deboo, Foodservice Channel operations manager for Ferrero UK & Ireland.
“Introducing Nutella Biscuits to the mix is an easy way to premiumise your snacks using the brand power of Nutella, as well as adding something new and exciting for customers to enjoy! We know consumers will love it, and so will your sales.”
The biscuits joins a bakery range set to elevate snacking and on-the-go choices for customers, which includes the soft textured Nutella Muffin.
Nutella Biscuits can be ordered in a case of 28 packets.
Zapp’s is venturing beyond its best-selling chips with the launch of Sinfully-Seasoned Pretzel Stix.
Available in convenient 5oz and 16oz take-home packs, Zapp's Sinfully-Seasoned Pretzel Stix are available in two bold flavours: namely, Voodoo (spicy and uniquely Cajun with a hint of smoky BBQ sweetness); and Jazzy Honey Mustard.
Zapp’s has a New Orleans style all its own, but these two offerings are sure to perk up the sights, sounds and soul of The Big Easy.
“Zapp’s is a beloved brand, particularly with everyone's favourite flavour, Voodoo,” said Utz Brands senior VP of Marketing Stacey Schultz.
“Our new Zapp’s Sinfully-Seasoned Pretzel Stix takes New Orleans-inspired flavours even further. For fans who expect big, bold flavour, Voodoo and Jazzy Honey Mustard are daringly different and sure to please.”
Founded in 1985 by Ron Zappe, Zapp’s New Orleans Kettle Style Potato Chips include a range of snacks that exude Mardi Gras joie de vivre, including Cajun Dill Gator-Tators, Spicy Cajun Crawtators, Hotter ‘N Hot Jalapeno and Mesquite Bar-B-Que, among others. Pennsylvania-based Utz acquired Zapp’s in 2011 and continues to boost the passion to delight Americans with standout snacks.
Zapp’s Sinfully-Seasoned Pretzel Stix can be found in leading retailers across the US.
New Delhi-based NextG Apex India has expanded its better-for-you breakfast range with Mamafeast’s Chocoflakes.
Made with wheat solids, flour (maida) and cocoa powder, each 26g pack has the equivalent protein and fibre content of one roti and is designed to be delicious anytime, at the nominal price of Rs. 10 (11 pence).
Mamafeast takes its tagline seriously, and continually strives to give mothers access to affordable, healthy and delicious breakfast options for their family. Its healthy breakfast options – including muesli, cornflakes, peanut butter and chocolate spread – are high in protein and dietary fibre, while being 0% cholesterol, gluten-free and vegan.
“Mamafeast is ‘The Mother of all Good Things’ edible and nutritious that will be relished by the entire family,” said Amarnath Halember, executive director and CEO of NextG Apex.
“Hence, when we were brainstorming about the next product to expand our portfolio, we thought of something that delights children, in particular, but will be loved by every family member as well. That’s how we zeroed in on Chocoflakes; but we formulated a kind that is nutritious as well as delicious.
“Since it’s a single-serve pack, the product will have a distinct freshness every time it is consumed; something not possible when we purchase bulk packs. In this fashion, you never compromise on health or freshness when you serve this tasty breakfast cereal.”
Ahead of India’s 75th International Day celebrations (to end on 15 August 2023), NextG Apex has pledged to earmark 1% of Mamafeast’s sales to mama & kid welfare, with the vision to make a lifetime commitment to empower over 1 lakh (a hundred thousand) women over the next 3-5 years. The company’s aims to do this by providing 360-degree development across economic development, health, education and better livelihoods.
“Our other promise to ourselves is to always keep all our products affordable,” added Halember.
“We appreciate the fact that mothers, and fathers find it challenging in these tough times to provide the best value for their family. And we always want to give whatever support we can to them.
“Hence, our single-serve Chocoflakes packs are priced to not pinch their pockets while giving children the energy of the mischievous monkey adorning the packs from the nutritious, fresh cereal they consume.”
Mamafeast products are available in retail and e-commerce, as well as Mamafeast’s e-store.
Bakkavor-owned brand, The Delicious Dessert Company, is making Halloween frighteningly delish this year with two spooky additions to supermarket shelves across the UK.
Halloween Profiteroles are covered in a ghoulish orange fondant, oozing with cream and finished with a dark chocolate lacing, while Mummified Eclairs are filled with sinfully rich choc mousse and wrapped in white chocolate lacing. Both products are rolling out in Tesco’s and in Sainsbury’s (from 25 October).
The new product launches follow a series of other launches this year by The Delicious Dessert Company, including American-style Long Johns in June, and a range of quintessentially British eclairs to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
“Halloween this year is about lifting spirits in more ways than one, and this is just what we hope to do here,” said Claire Smith, head of Insight at The Delicious Dessert Company.
“We are excited to bring two limited edition products into stores around the UK. This builds on the other launches we have had this year, which have surpassed expectations. As with our other ranges, these limited-edition Halloween cakes give a twist to a popular classic, as we set about re-inventing popular dessert products for a new age.”
Long-time St. Louis icon, Companion Baking, is refreshing its look and packaging.
Confirming it’s “the same great bread you know and love,” the company said the packaging “delivers not only an all-new look but additional proficiencies that make the beloved product even better for longer, including:
- Giving the bread a whole extra day of shelf life
- Improving the preservation of its physical condition
- Conserves the integrity of the product overall and especially Companion’s unique model and production path
- Additional tamper-evident and tamper-resistant abilities
- Increased efficiency in staff needs on the bakeshop floor
Quite simply, it keeps Companion’s signature crusty crust, well, crusty!
In addition to the material benefits, the playful Companion birds are put to work on the packaging, walking consumers through the toasting and serving suggestion instructions. This is a favourite hallmark of designer Aaron Segall, who conceptualised and has been with the brand since its foundation in 1993.
The new packs are rolling out across all Fresh Thyme and Schnucks outlets throughout the US Midwest.
Turn your friends green with envy with a Halloween creation made from 88 Acres’ Pumpkin Seed Butte. The smooth, creamy spread has been developed from roasted pumpkin seeds, with a hint of sea salt – and will beat any pumpkin spiced snack this season. There are two butters in the range, one with a subtly fruity finish and an unsweetened version.
The brand – a serious contender in the better-for-you space founded by Nicole Ledoux in 2015 – also offers recipe suggestion for consumers, such as Pumpkin Seed Butter Chocolate Cups, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins and Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Pumpkin Seed Pesto.
All of 88 Acres’ nutrient-rich, plant-based, allergy-friendly seed bars, protein bars, seed butters and seed’nola are made in its zero-waste bakery in Boston and without any tree nuts, peanuts, wheat gluten, soy, palm oil, GMO ingredients, artificial flavours or isolated proteins.
Available online for a one-time purchase price of $14.99.
Bobo’s are ramping up its message of ‘being the best’ because it says:
- Its products are an easy after school pick-me-up
- They’re made for on-the-go snacking
- They will keep you energised throughout the day
Its range of oat bars, baked goods and better-for-you snacks are made in small batches with real ingredients that are typically stocked in your own kitchen cabinet.
They’re perfect for people with active, busy lives who make conscious food choices to treat their tastebuds, bodies and families with love.
Available from leading retail outlets across the US, including Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart and more, the products retail from $19.99 (12-pack Toaster Pastries) to $29.88 (12-pack Oat Bars).
Keen to satisfy the growing demand from customers for free from snacks that offer a ‘conscious snacking’ alternative to potato crisps, UK healthy snacks wholesaler Vegan Store and independent wholesaler Faire now stock the Purely Plantain Chips range.
According to We Love Purely, both retailers and independent wholesalers have seen a massive rise in consumer and trade demand for small, independent makers and suppliers offering sustainably sourced products and boasting positive environmental credentials.
Purely’s Ecuadorian-grown plantain – a cousin of the banana – is a savoury fruit considered a dietary staple throughout Africa, South-East Asia, Central and South America. Here, plantain crisps are already a much loved street food snack, packed with antioxidants, magnesium, fibre and vitamins.
Plantain is now growing in popularity in the UK and Purely, a brand with a social conscience, is increasingly being seen on shelf at mainstream supermarkets, including Co-op, Ocado, Holland & Barrett and WHSmith Travel.
HFSS compliant, Purely Plantain Crisps are kettle-cooked in Ecuador and seasoned with care to create Wild Garlic, Nice & Spicy and Sea Salt packs that are perfect accompaniments to drinks, particularly the UK’s favourite tipple G&T.
“We started making plantain chips because we wanted to create a healthier alternative to potato crisps and wanted to reach out to a wider audience to enjoy them as we know how delicious this unsung, yet more nutritious cousin of the banana is,” said the company.
Purely Plantain Chips are 100% natural, and are free from gluten, wheat, sugar, additives, dairy, palm oil and trans fats. RRP of £1 for a 28g snack pack and £1.99 for a 75g sharing bag.
Mrs Crimble’s – the gluten-free bakery brand by Ecotone UK – is tapping into the ongoing flavour trend for caramel with a six-pack of Caramel Macaroons.
Mrs Crimble’s signature coconut macaroons, the indulgent new cakes are available now in ASDA stores nationwide, RRP £1.50.
A great treat to chase away the Autumn chill, Mrs Crimble’s Caramel Macaroons are light and moist in texture with a golden appearance.
The newly-released Caramel Macaroons are the latest product innovation from the popular British brand that has specialised in gluten-free cakes, bakes and nibbles since 1979.
Today, the brand is a stalwart in the free-from cakes category and holds the largest market share at 41%, according to IRI data to 10 September 2022. Mrs Crimble’s Big Choc Macaroons is a UK number one, accounting for 18% of all free-from cake sales.
“Caramel and salted caramel are a beloved flavour trends, especially in cakes, and felt like a natural fit for Mrs Crimble’s cult macaroons,” said Bryan Martins, Mrs Crimble’s marketing & category director at Ecotone UK.
“The sweetness of the caramel marries perfectly with the coconut base and moist texture of the macaroon, resulting in a truly indulgent and delicious treat for all to enjoy. We’re confident the new product will perform well with consumers looking to cosy up in the colder months and treat themselves to a delicious free-from cake. Gluten-free shoppers shouldn’t have to miss out on the delicious taste of a caramel cake and now they don’t have to.”
On shelf now, the distinctive pack design features the inviting caramel colours together with Mrs Crimble’s recognisable pink hearts and endearing wooden spoon character, who has a growing social media fan base.
Available from leading retail outlets nationwide.