Six on the shelf: from frozen treats to smoothies & meal kits
From low-cal ice blocks and healthy smoothies to meal kits and salad dressing, the latest new product developments have been designed with the approaching summer in mind for range of ages.
ManGO beyond the fruit bowl
At just 56 calories per serve, the Frosty Fruits Mango Sorbet stick has fewer calories than a whole mango. Made with real mango puree and marbled with passionfruit sorbet made from real passionfruit juice, the treat come in a mango shape with no artificial colours or flavours. It’s available in a six-pack at grocery stores, with single serves at petrol and convenience stores.
Dressing up for entertaining
Birch & Waite’s Gourmet Coleslaw Dressing has landed at Woolworths just in time for the entertaining season. The creamy dressing brings a gourmet twist to classic coleslaw with a balance of tang and light sweetness. The gluten-free dressing is batch crafted in Australia for classic coleslaws or as a creamy side for BBQ or sandwiches. Available in a 250 mL bottle, it does not contain added preservatives, artificial flavours or colours.
Meal kits expand into food solutions
Meal kit provider Marley Spoon has expanded into breakfast options, single-serve ready meals, easy lunches, add-on snacks & drinks, alongside specialised ranges catering to different dietary needs, including GLP-1 support, high-protein and calorie-conscious options. Demand for the GLP-1 support recipes has seen 110% month-on-month growth since its launch in May, and the high-protein segment is also on trend. There are meal kit subscription options across a range of budgets.
Healthy boost for older Aussies
The Pure Food Co, which supplies meals to more than 600 aged care homes across Australia, has developed a range of nutrient-rich smoothies designed for aged care residents. Containing 10 g of protein, 4 g of fibre, more than 25% of an older person’s recommended daily calcium intake and more than 700 kJ of energy per serve, the smoothies were specifically designed to help older adults maintain their nutrition between meals. Available in 1 L cartons that can fit in a small fridge, the smoothies come in two flavours, with another berry flavour to follow.
Freezing the strawberry matcha trend
The Connoisseur Strawberry Matcha stick has frozen one of the year’s biggest drink obsessions — #strawberrymatcha. Green tea leaves are ground into a vibrant matcha powder, folded through smooth ice cream and swirled with strawberry syrup which is then encased in a layer of strawberry-flavoured pink choc. Launched at Coles, the sticks are available in a multipack of four.
High-protein in a pudding
Fresh Fodder enters the chilled dessert aisle with its High Protein Pudding available exclusively at Coles in three flavours, including a nostalgic collaboration with all-natural seasoning brand Mingle Seasoning, Cinnamon Donut, as well as Choc Brownie and Tiramisu. Each pudding contains 20 g of protein, no added sugar and is gluten-free.
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