This is the must-have for 14 Feb 2023.
Bursting with real fruit and juice (which the producer claims ‘you can see’), the heart-shaped juice-filled snacks come in seasonal packaging, with a note to your loved one included on the pack.
HeartThrobs are the seasonal version of Welch’s Juiceful’s Juicy Fruit Snacks that have been flying off the shelves.
They come in Strawberry and Cherry flavours, and are made with natural flavours and colours, and are 100% gluten and preservative-free.
Available in US retail, including Target and CVS, for $2.00 for a 4oz bag.
Armored Fresh – which drew attention with its plant-based cheese in 2022 – is ready for another round.
The company has honed its development and produced Almond Milk American Slices, featuring a soft and chewy texture.
The South Korean producer has paid exacting attention to the cheese's melting properties to improve its unnatural texture – one of the biggest challenges in the vegan cheese market. Melting properties – the degree to which cheese melts when heat is applied – has long been considered technically difficult to implement in the vegan industry.
The company launched the plant-based cheese at CES 2023 in Las Vegas in January, hot on the heels of its plant-based cheese cubes at CES 2022, which received a sensational response and currently sold at more than 200 stores in New York.
According to the producer, the cubes have been successful at completely overturning the preconceived notion that ‘vegan cheese is hard and breaks apart’.
“Knowing there’s a big demand for such alternative dairy products, we're pleased to offer this superior zero dairy cheese,” said founder and CEO Rudy Yoo.
“With big plans to expand into nationwide markets and European market opportunities, Armored Fresh is pleased to announce our next step into this journey of innovation. Be on the lookout for Armored Fresh cheese in your local store and shop."
Yoo hinted that products in the pipeline include a Cheddar, Pepper Jack and Monterey Jack.
The baking set is designed to get kids into the kitchen, have fun and learn about the environment at the same time.
The set features all the tools – made from bioplastic – that budding bakers will need to create delicious treats, including things like a rolling pin, cookie cutters, cupcake moulds and more. Whether it’s a birthday cake or a batch of cookies, the set is guaranteed to provide hours of creative fun while teaching kids about sustainability and eco-friendly living.
The best bit: Dantoy's ‘I'm Green’ PE bioplastic is made from at least 90% sugarcane ethanol, which is a renewable source of energy. This plastic is not only better for the environment, but it also has many other benefits such as being lightweight and durable. Furthermore, it can be recycled up to seven times and can be used to create products that are safe for children.
Plastic has been a part of our lives for many years, and while it has made life more convenient, it has also caused immense environmental damage. This is why the development of bioplastics is so important.
Bioplastics are made from renewable materials such as sugarcane, instead of crude oil, which makes them much more environmentally friendly. Specifically, the Danish company’s bioplastic not only reduces the number of fossil fuels used in production but also reduces the amount of waste generated after use. As sugarcane BioPlastic is used more, traditional plastic will hopefully become a thing of the past.
Dantoy’s offering also is dishwasher safe, stamped with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel (meaning it benefits health and the environment) and contains no toxins.
The Dantoy Bio-Toy 11-Piece Baking Line is available online for an RRP of £21.
British bakery brand Warburtons has launched two new products for 2023, including 21 Seeds & Grains Thin Bagels and Gluten Free Cinnamon & Raisin Sliced Fruity Buns.
Expanding the successful of its Thin Bagel range, Warburtons has introduced a fourth product: 21 Seeds & Grains Thin Bagels.
The thin bagels comprise sunflower seeds, brown linseed, jumbo oats, malted rye flakes and sesame seeds. The bagels are boiled then baked for the authentic taste and texture, then pre-sliced for convenience. They are a source of fibre and come in at just 147 calories each.
Warburtons’ Gluten Free range has introduced Cinnamon & Raisin Fruity Buns. The buns are made from a brioche base, flavoured with cinnamon, mixed spices and caramelised sugar, and can be both toasted and untoasted.
They are also 100% gluten, wheat and milk-free.
“Consumers are always looking for new ways to make mealtimes more exciting so we’re really pleased to launch these two fantastic new products,” said chairman Jonathan Warburton.
“Thin Bagels have become incredibly popular since we launched them in 2015, and there is a great deal of growth still to come. The new 21 Seeds & Grains products are a source of fibre and great for those looking for a lighter alternative to standard bagels.
We also know that gluten free consumers are always looking for new and exciting products that are high in quality and taste great. Our specialist Gluten Free bakers have created just that as these fruity buns offer something completely new in the GF market – sweet and delicious, toasted and topped with butter.”
Both products are available in major UK retail, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, as well as online and on Amazon for an RRP of between £1.79 (4-pack of Seeds & Grains Thin Bagels) and £2.90 (Gluten Free Cinnamon & Raisin Sliced Fruity Buns.
The UK specialist baker has extended its partnership with Mary Berry and chocolatier Thorntons to launch a trio of cakes.
From an indulgent chocolate cake to sweet strawberry bites, not to mention the luxurious raspberry ripple, these cakes are bound to satisfy any sweet cravings.
The Mary Berry namesakes are two deliciously decadent sharing cakes, inspired by the queen of baking’s very own recipes – Raspberry Ripple and Indulgent Chocolate – all in the name, elegantly finished and bound to get tastebuds tingling.
With the existing range of Thorntons Bites proving popular, these Strawberry Dream Bites are likely to become a firm favourite ahead of the summer months. An exciting Easter Limited edition and a snacking sensation, these brownie bites have a layer of strawberry filling throughout and are covered in mouth-watering Thorntons milk chocolate.
Available from UK retails, including Sainsbury’s, Co-Op, Nisa Retail, Spar and Tesco, from an RRP of £1.80 to £3.75.
Canadian producer Cibo Vita – makers of Nature’s Garden Powered by Plants brand – has launched a new artisanal roasted nuts innovation in over 500 Hudson News locations.
The line has been a year in the making with extensive consumer research on taste, texture, flavour and quality.
It comprises an artisanal roasted nuts collection, which incorporates real spices in unexpected adventurous fusions. The product is Kosher certified, while the premium package design features a zipper lock closure.
“Gen Z and Millennials are leading the intense, bold, indulgent flavour trend, willing to explore uncommon combinations,” said Cibo’s CEO Emre Imamoglu.
“We are reimagining our staple products to create blends with a twist. Our inhouse food innovation scientists are tasked with creating distinctive taste sensations on an ongoing basis, elevating consumer experience and expectation within the flavoured nut category.”
The initial four flavour combinations include:
Nashville-Hot BBQ Almonds (a dry-rub seasoning with a rich smoky taste profile accompanied by cumin, paprika, garlic, celery, cayenne pepper, and dark chili seasoning)
Baja Taco Cashews (a spicy kick, citrus burst, and tangy twist applied to roasted cashews, featuring a unique Baja Taco seasoning recipe, with notes of jalapeno, sour cream, tomato, garlic, bell pepper, and lime); Ghost Pepper Ranch Almonds
Ghost Pepper Ranch Almonds (spicy punch with a tongue tingling and surprising mix of blended flavours: hickory, sour cream, garlic, onion and paprika)
Spicy Dill Cashews (notes of garlic, vinegar, onion, cayenne, and of course dill, this scrumptious spice blend is deliciously and generously applied to perfectly roasted cashews).
Cibo Vita products are available in major Canadian retailers for an RRP of $6.99.
Bako has launched a new selection of Sourdough Breads – part of its Select Finish range – to help bakers meet increased consumer demand.
During the pandemic, Brits turned to baking as a past time – with a YouGov poll revealing that 33% of all adults intended to bake sourdough, which highlights the popularity of this category. Sourdough is free from manufactured baker’s yeast, relying on natural airborne yeast to raise the loaf. This is a natural bread that is slowly fermented, resulting in a more digestible and nutritional loaf.
Bako’s Finish range includes products from sausage rolls, pies and pasties to confectionery – ready to thaw and serve, bake off or decorate; a quick and easy addition to bakery counters.
“The popularity of the sourdough loaf developed during lockdown, and since then we have seen increased demand for this tasty bake,” said Gemma Webstar, marketing manager for Bako.
“Our bakers regularly report sourdough is becoming one of their most popular products instores, so we’re delighted that we can now offer this tasty bake.
“The Sourdough’s popularity comes from taste and texture and the appealing rustic appearance of the hand-crafted bake, containing natural bursts and contrasting dark crusts. Now with the Bako sourdough, available as a frozen product to thaw and serve, it is also a convenient option for our customers.”
The range come in a variety of 8/12-pack sizes requiring bakers to simply thaw and serve, and flavours available include white, multi-seed, and 3 cheese & jalapeno loaves, plus a cheese and onion sourdough baguette.
“After a refresh in the oven, you would never know that they had been frozen and thawed,” added Bako’s tech baker Claire Powell.
“The sourdough has a fabulous aroma, a crispy outer and a lovely interior structure. They are a great addition to the BAKO range and are of the highest quality.”
Lay’s celebrates the power of joy in all its forms – be it through family, community, culture or even the perfectly crispy crunch of a potato chip. The PepsiCo Frito-Lay brand serves as a reminder for consumers to choose joy, in all of life’s ups and downs – to Stay Golden.
The brand has ignited its mission of joy with the release of a new Latino TV commercial.
The commercial features global superstar, Best New Grammy Artist Anitta and celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Latino community, set to a remix of her record-breaking hit “Envolver.”
“Beat of Joy” embodies the joy of the Latino community through the power of reggaetón, dance and voceteo, a Puerto Rican and Dominican phenomenon of modifying car sound systems to play music at elevated levels.
To add a unique and joyful sound to the campaign, Lay’s and Anitta produced the “Envolver” remix using the power of Lay’s No. 1 ingredient – potatoes – to fuel the beat. The track was recorded in a studio, leveraging the electricity created by more than 6,000 potatoes in a never-been-done-before way, setting a Guinness World Records title.
Lay’s is also bringing the “Beat of Joy” to select consumers with a voceteo kit signed by Anitta that plays Lay’s x Anitta “Envolver” remix and includes a limited edition bag of Lay’s.
To participate, fans simply comment with #StayGolden on Lay’s Instagram or Twitter for a chance to win. Fans can also join the fun on Tik Tok by recreating her transition from everyday wear to superstar glam to the tune of the remixed “Envolver” via a bite of a Lay’s chip.
According to founders Ellen Nalaboff and Sheila Airo, the name embodies their belief that the world can be healed through the power of food and love.
Love for ourselves, each other, and the planet – in a guilt-free way that is a great source of energy and focus.
The duo has been in the fitness and nutrition space for over two decades, working with thousands of diverse clients. The idea for One Love Remedy came to them after an afternoon of Pilates and TRX classes.
“As holistic nutritionists, neither of us wanted to sacrifice our personal commitment to health by grabbing just any bar, so we decided to make our own.”
One Love Remedy is designed to help consumers get through a jammed packed day with the on-the-go nutrition they need, while being mindful of the environment around them.
Available online and from selected retailers across the US.
