All New product development articles
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Analysis & FeaturesRishRight: how a shared passion became an award-winning chilli brand
Yuan Gao and Rina Su are on a mission in bring ‘aromatic without burning’ Chinese qin chilli to a UK audience
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NewsBoost launches zero-sugar electrolyte water range
Functional water is one of the fastest-growing segments in soft drinks, according to Circana data
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NewsAll Things Butter expands into cottage cheese category
The brand has announced the launch of three variants which roll out in major multiples from January 2026
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NewsUkrainian kombucha brand Spraga makes UK debut
The drinks are made using organic tea, organic cane sugar, and a living ‘scoby’ culture
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NewsBrewDog takes on Trip with functional alcohol-free beer brand Mello
BrewDog’s move into functional comes amid growing interest in the category from consumers and retailers
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NewsOreo adds Creme Egg flavour cookie for Easter 2026
It will hit grocery and convenience channels after Christmas
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NewsKellogg’s Crunchy Nut adds trendy Hot Honey cereal
The NPD is claimed to offer ‘the perfect blend of sweet and heat’
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NewsAir Up adds milkshake-inspired pods after UK sugar tax change confirmed
Pods in Banana Shake, Blueberry Shake, and Strawberry Shake have launched via DTC
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NewsCointreau evolves Cocktail Twists lineup with canned duo
Tins in Original Margarita and Passionfruit Margarita have rolled into Waitrose stores
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe launches over 170 festive products
This is an increase on last year, when the business produced around 130 lines
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NewsWaitrose brings back tearless Sunions this December
The onion variety ‘maintains its strength in storage, mellowing and sweetening over time’, and has a similar flavour profile to other brown onion varieties, according to BASF, which first launched it in the UK in 2022
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NewsPrimula brings back Pigs in Blankets cheese spread in Iceland exclusive
The ‘festive favourite’ flavour combines the brand’s creamy cheese with ‘smoky notes of pigs in blankets’
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NewsLindt taps matcha trend with Tokyo-Style chocolate bar
A limited run of 200 bars will hit Lindt’s London Piccadilly store this week
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NewsFree AF booze-free cocktails land grocery debut in Morrisons
Free AF is the bestselling non-alcoholic RTD brand in its native market
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NewsDoritos trademark activity points to Scoops spin-off
Owner PepsiCo has applied to register ‘Doritos Scoops’ as a trademark with the IPO
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NewsGold Top Extra Thick Jersey Cream back this Christmas, Graham’s says
Seeking to capitalise on growing consumer demand for less processed, full-fat dairy, the limited-edition SKU will be available at selected retailers during the festive period
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Comment & OpinionWhat Prime and Pepsi AM tell us about the power of momentum
In a year when tens of thousands of new products launched but most failed to gain traction, the brands that grow are the ones that move. Kimberley Upton, head of effectiveness at Zeal, on why momentum will decide who wins in fmcg
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Analysis & Features2025’s most exciting Christmas foodie innovations
Festive booze, cheese, centrepieces and sarnies abound, with the flavour of gingerbread appearing in chocolate reindeer, Pepsi… and Doritos
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NewsCalifia launches limited-edition Holiday Nog in Whole Foods Market exclusive
Available only at Whole Foods Market, Holiday Nog has been made with almond milk and contains just 50 calories per recommended serving
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NewsHilltop Honey boosts capabilities with ‘multimillion-pound’ Newtown factory
Hilltop can now manufacture sweet pie fillings, condiments and peanut butter