New food products are being released at record rates but retail sales are not reflecting similar growth. The new product number increases have been led by company responses to changes in consumer preferences, which have dictated an increased health and environmental focus. Confectionery, beverage, yoghurt, cereal and bread products have been among the food sectors which have seen an extensive batch of new products boosted by health supplements. Antioxidants, probiotics, vitamins and minerals... ...Read more »

Cadbury, with the help of UK manufacturers Frederick’s Dairies, are set to introduce two new ice-creams to supermarkets in the UK. The flavours are based on two of the company’s most popular brands; Flake and Dairy Milk. The Flake version will be vanilla ice-cream with flake pieces mixed in while the dairy milk option will have chunks of Cadbury Dairy Milk combined into a chocolate ice-cream base.  Read More →

The Kettle chips brand has recently launched four new types of chips into the US market. The new flavours are: Simply Sea Salt, Hand Picked Jalapeno, Country Onion with 3 Cheeses and Creamy Buttermilk Ranch and it could be expected that these products will be made available here in Australia soon.  Read More →

There has been a clear shift in consumer preferences over the past 5 years as people seek to enhance their lifestyle. This has led to an explosion of drinks and confectionery with caffeine and vitamin supplements designed to replenish and boost energy levels. Consequently, it is no surprise that energy drink sales increased by over 400% worldwide over a five year period. Now confectionery companies are trying to cash in on these new preferences with Hersheys and Mars creating new confectionery to... ...Read more »