May
With summer around the corner, brands are ramping up NPD across drinks, snacks and impulse.
Drinks & RTDs
Tango x Au Vodka RTDs
Tango enters alcohol for the first time, tapping into the RTD boom with two new flavours: Orange and Apple.
Heineken
Heineken has officially entered the functional beverage market in the UK with the launch of Outd00r Brewing. The 0.0% ABV isotonic lager is formulated with hydration-focused ingredients like sea salt, magnesium, and Vitamin C.
Red Bull Summer Edition
Red Bull has launched new Citrus Zest, featuring the tart and refreshing flavour of Japanese sudachi, zesty lime, and subtle hints of pomelo.
Fanta Grape (UK rollout)
Fanta Grape has officially rolled out across the UK as a permanent fixture in the core lineup,
Pepsi Max Tropical
Expands the flavoured cola range with pineapple, mango and peach, pushing further into flavour-led soft drinks.
Liquid IV
Liquid IV rolls out sugar-free powdered hydration range.
Nescafé
Nescafé continues iced coffee expansion with canned RTD duo.
Shaken Udder
Skaken Udder launches new high-fibre milkshake range in two new flavours: Mint Choc and Banana. The new drinks have 7.6g of fibre per bottle.
Innocent
Innocent has launches a trio of creamy dessert-inspired smoothies. The new drinks contain blended fruits and coconut milk and are available in Like Strawberry Cupcakes, Blueberry Muffin-ish, and A Bit Like Lemon Pie.
Fever-Tree
Fever-Tree has launched an exciting new range of cocktail mixers expertly crafted to take the fuss out of making cocktails at home. The new range includes Espresso Martini, Classic Mojito, and Classic Margarita.
Dairy, Snacks & Impulse
Takis
Takis has expanded its snack lineup with new innovations, most notably the UK introduction of Takis Blue Heat and the release of Takis Intense Nacho
Ferrero
Ferrero launches 10 Wonka lines in Netflix partnership
Nescafé
Nescafé continues iced coffee expansion with canned RTD duo.
Bertolli
Bertolli launches butter-based sku.
Fox’s
Fox’s jumps on the matcha boom with new limited-edition cream biscuit.
Biscoff
Biscoff teams up with Tomorrowland to launch a limited-edition espresso biscuit.
June
June brings new arrivals for the summer months, from ice creams to sauces perfect for BBQ spreads, as well as exciting new drinks launches in exciting flavours.
Pukka
Pukka has refreshed their range of slices with a new bright packaging. They have added a Cheese & Pickle Slice to the range. This is a vegetarian slice with potatoes, cheddar cheese and sweet pickle wrapped in puff pastry.
The Lions Kingdom
The Lions Kingdom is an exotic meat brand. Featuring products such as Ostrich Fillets and Ostrich Grillsteaks, Antelope Burgers and Antelope Sous Vide Steaks, Buffalo Burgers and Buffalo Steaks.
Gymkhana Fine Foods
From the Michelin-starred restaurant, Gymkhana, launched a range of easy to cook chicken and salmon dishes. Available in Tandoori Spatchcock Chicken, Chicken Tikka Thighs, Green Tikka Salmon, And Green Tikka Chicken Breasts.
Florette
Florette salad has launched a new Asian Salad targeting younger, trend-led consumers. The salad is a mix of leafy greens with radish and carrots. The bag also contains a Japanese style dressing and seaweed-inspired sprinkle.
Nanna Tate
Nanna Tate, by Branston, has launched ready to cook Baby Potatoes, desired for quick and easy summer cooking.
Dough Licious
Dough Licious has launched a new Birthday Cake Cookie Dough and Gelato Bites, with a vanilla cookie dough and premium vanilla gelato coated in sprinkles.
Pilgrims Choice
Pilgrims Choice cheese has introduced a new snack: cheddar sticks paired with a smooth roasted red pepper dip.
Olly’s Olives
Olly’s has released a new range of olives called Best Dressed Olive Pots. The olives are from Greece and come in Garlic & Basil, Chimichurri, Piri Piri, and Smoky Red Pepper.
Nando’s
Nando’s retail lines now have new flavours in the Coat and Cook range. All customers need to do is add chicken and vegetables. The flavours include: Peri-Honey, Peri-buffalo, Roasted Garlic, Original, and Hot.
Pizza Express
Pizza Express has added their Pizzanaise sauce to its much-loved retail range, alongside Hot Honey Drizzle.
McVitie’s
McVitie’s have launched Melt in the Middle chocolatey Mini Puds to their line-up. The new treat features bite-sized chocolate sponge cakes with a dark chocolate flavoured gooey centre. Eaten hot or cold.
Angel Delight
Nostalgic favourite Angel Delight has launched a Cake Shop range of desserts with a Birthday Cake and Cookies & Cream flavour.
GÜ
Gü has added two new flavours to their dessert range with a four layered White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake, and Fruit Crème range in Lemon & Yuzu, Raspberry & Strawberry, and Mango & Passionfruit flavours.
Twix
Twix has launched a new Hazelnut flavour Twix. The bar comes in the same format as the classic Twix.
Drinks: Alcohol
Whitley Neill
Whitley Neill has released two ready to drink gin-based drinks. Available in Rhubarb and Ginger Gin with Ginger Ale and Yuzu, and White Strawberry Gin with Lemonade.
Jam Shed
The popular red wine brand has launched a wine and cola premix, inspired by the Spanish drink Calimocho.
Heineken
Heineken has launched a functional alcohol-free bar, with added electrolytes, vitamin C and magnesium. Available in Original and Lemon flavours.
Brothers
Brothers has launched a range of lighter alcohol Cider Shandy’s in two flavours: Classic Lemon and Dark Cherry. The drink is lower in calories than most alcohol-free cider and has around 30% less sugar and 1.2% ABV.
Drinks – Alcohol-free
Irn Bru
The famous Scottish fizzy drink has just dropped a new Cherry flavour in their zero sugar drinks range. The new line is available in 500ml and 2 litre bottles.
DASH
DASH Water has a new flavor called DASH Pink Lady Apple sparkling water. The water is made with wonky fruit.
Plenish
Plenish, the healthy ‘shot’ company, has added two new shots into its health range: Ultra Tumeric, and Ginger, Lime & Mint.
Starbucks X Nestlé
Starbucks and Nestlé have launched Starbucks Coffee Craft Concentrate for at home drinking. The coffee concentrate is made with Arabica beans in Rich Black, Signature Smooth Caramel, and Creamy Vanilla.
Kenco
Kenco coffee has also launched three concentrates, designed to be used with milk and water – hot and cold. Customers can find flavours including Unsweetened Black, and Caramel and Mocha Espresso.
