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NEW IN STORE
PROTEIN PUNCH FOR CHOBANI
A new locally developed and Australian exclusive range of Chobani yogurt promises to add a hit of protein minus any added sugar. Chobani FiT offers Aussie yoghurt fans a functional and remastered yogurt serve in six of the brand’s flavours.
Chobani Australia managing director, Peter Meek, said “We like to listen to our fans and consumers, and we noticed there were certain people who were looking for high protein, no added sugar options in the yogurt category."
Formulated to include 15g of protein per pot (and 12g per pouch), the range is sweetened with the
ARTISAN JAMS GO EXOTIC
New Australian jam producer South Pacific Jam Company (SPJC) is sourcing exotic fruit from Australian growers to produce a range of high-end jams.
“It’s quality in a jar,” says founder Catherine Stace. “Australia has an abundance of tree fruits but culturally we’ve been stuck in a loop of runner fruits. Until now, we have overlooked stunning flavour profiles such as banana.”
The new jams including Banana Jam, Mango & Ginger Jam and Guava & Pineapple Jam are made with crafted blends of Australian unrefined raw sugar, coconut oil and coconut sugar to create a rich, caramelised coconut setting with up to 40 per cent less sugar than other jams and spreads.
The fruits used are either part of the Environmental Working Group’s ‘Clean 15’ list or have an added layer of skin protecting the fruit, requiring less protection strategies than soil-based runner fruits. All fruits are identifiable to Australian farms
WHITTAKER’S EXPANDS
RANGE AND REACH
New Zealand chocolate brand Whittaker’s will soon be
stocked in Coles in a deal that will see it introduce a
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Selected Coles stores in every state and territory across Australia will have either Whittaker’s 250g block range or Whittaker’s premium 100g New Zealand Artisan range, or both.
and contribute to zero wastage for farmers.
Targeted at people seeking quality pairings for artisan breads and pastries and
consumers who value taste, quality and identifiable ingredients over price, the range will be stocked in quality retail health and grocery stores and in a select number of food service venues with a RRP of $11 (250ml).
natural sweetener, Stevia.
The Chobani FiT range comes in 170g pots and a
140g on-the-go pouch format, available at Woolworths, Coles and leading Independents.
PARTY IN THE FREEZER AISLE
Catering to consumers who love to entertain at home with the convenience of frozen finger food, Patties is elevating its range of frozen quiches and vegetarian rolls through P.I.E, Patties’ proprietary sight-led innovation platform.
P.I.E is a new innovation ecosystem that empowers Patties’ staff to share new product ideas and insights based on swift data sharing and this innovation pipeline has resulted in Patties first four flavours to launch in-store via the platform.
The initial products to roll out include three quiche flavours; a signature Quiche Lorraine as well as two vegetarian options; Spinach & Feta and Caramelised Onion & Cheddar Cheese.
“We aee a growing demand for savoury finger food offerings in the category. Consumers are asking for entertaining or bite-sized options for grazing with simple new ways to make food look irresistible for guests and their families,” says Anand Surujpal, GM of Marketing & Innovation at Patties Foods Ltd.
The finger food launch includes Vegetarian Rolls, signifying a shift towards more plant-based options.
Patties Quiche is RRP $8 and Vegetarian Rolls are RRP $7.50, both in 12-packs.
“They’re always asking us for more flavours and more availability in Australia, and we’re delighted to have this opportunity to deliver this through our partnership with Coles, alongside our existing retail stockists and distributors,” says Whittakers' chief sales officer Matt Whittaker.
Whittaker’s premium 100g New Zealand Artisan range, which features innovative, premium flavour combinations that showcase artisan ingredients, will be stocked in the ‘NZ Bay’ of the international aisles in selected Coles stores.
Among the artisan flavours stocked is West Coast Buttermilk Caramelised White Chocolate.
The family-owned company, which was established in New Zealand over 120 years ago, manufactures its product from bean to bar in one factory in Wellington, New Zealand.
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