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HOT to go!
Queensland-based chilli farm Sweet Heat Co. has launched its take on reimagined hot sauce, Hot To Trot. The sauce features a contrasting fusion of sweet and spicy flavours. The American-inspired hot sauce combines fiery Carolina Reapers and sticky Australian Mixed Blossom Honey.
Chocolate gold
Diageo’s Baileys and Mondelēz International’s Cadbury Old Gold have joined together for the launch of the alcohol-free Cadbury Old Gold inspired by Baileys chocolate block, combining the rich taste of Cadbury Old Gold dark chocolate with a smooth flowing Baileys Original Irish Cream flavoured centre.
50% plant 50% meat
Harvest B has launched a diced beef and a diced lamb protein pieces blend. The slow-cooked product, which comes pre-prepared for ease of use in the foodservice industry, consists of a 50:50 ratio of animal to plant protein.
Light and ‘bubly’ beverage
In the US, PepsiCo has introduced ‘bubly burst’, a lightly sweetened sparkling water beverage with fruit flavours, bright colours and no added sugar. Six flavours include: Triple Berry, Peach Mango, Watermelon Lime, Pineapple Tangerine, Cherry Lemonade and Tropical Punch.
Level up in a can for gamers
Arla Foods Ingredients’ PROGAMER is a canned drink solution aimed towards gaming enthusiasts. Consisting of whey proteins, amino acids and vitamins, the 310 mL beverage features 15 g of protein, including 3767 mg of branched-chain amino acids. It also contains taurine, magnesium, zinc, caffeine and vitamins A, B3, B6 and B12.
Protein now comes in violet
Menz’s Violet Crumble has entered the wellness snacking market. Available as 55 g bars the BSc Soft Protein Bar x Violet Crumble Chocolate Honeycomb and BSc Soft Protein Bar x Violet Crumble Caramel Honeycomb both feature BSc’s new candy-like soft protein bar technology.
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