The Omega-3 bandwagon is gathering pace, with the latest development the launch of a range of oils and seeds containing essential fatty acids.
Virginia Harvest is behind the products, which contain Omega-3, 6 and 9 and are going on shelf in Waitrose next month.
The company has developed three speciality oils to be used as salad dressings and for cooking - a cold-pressed Styrian pumpkinseed oil, rich in Omega 3 and 6, a hemp seed oil and
Omega 3.6.9, an oil which combines the full benefits of all three fatty acids.
The speciality oils are all packaged in 250ml pouches for easy pouring.
Speciality oils are driving growth in the £178m cooking oils market, according to TNS, growing in value by 33% year-on-year [52 w/e April 24, 2005].
In the seeds category, the company is launching crushed sunflower & pumpkin seeds and shelled hemp seeds, both in 100g bags and containing essential fatty acids.
All products will hit the shelves on September 26.
A variety tub containing three versions of Mini Babybel cheese has been launched by Bel UK. The product contains 18 portions, six each of Original, Cheddar and Emmental.

Fairtrade drinks brand Fruit Passion has launched a range of 200ml juices in pure orange, pure tropical and pure apple flavours.

Eatwell UK has introduced a Bacon Cheese Burger to its Fast Feasters range of chilled microwaveable sandwiches and burgers.

Cadbury Trebor Bassett is offering more than 15 million prizes which can be won through an on-pack promotion on Dairy Milk.

Shropshire Spice is adding a gourmet touch to Christmas this year with a Wild Mushroom stuffing variety.

The Village Bakery has introduced new packaging for its traditional Christmas product range, which includes organic Christmas puddings, wheat-free Christmas cakes, mince pies and stollen.
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