Page 48 - Food & Drink Magazine April 2020

NEW IN STORE
BLACK CAT OUT OF THE BAG
The aniseed Black Cats from Allen’s Party Mix Classic bags now come in their own lolly bag, thanks to popular consumer demand.
The Allen’s team have responded to years of requests from Black Cats fans for the lolly to have its own standalone bag.
Nestlé head of marketing confectionery Joyce Tan said: “We’ve heard their cries and are honoured to give the Black Cats Gang and all Black Cats lovers across the country what they’ve asked for.”
It will also induct 150 fans into the Black Cats Gang, celebrated with a limited edition bag with
NZ BABY FORMULA FIRST TO BE FREE FROM PALM OIL
New Zealand-based Little Oak Company’s baby formula range has been certified as the world’s first palm oil free baby formula. The all-natural product is made from goat’s milk and has low levels of lactose.
The baby formula range gained its certification from the International Palm Oil Free Certification Accreditation Programme, where Little Oak Company founder Elke Pascoe said it was necessary to create products that care equally for young ones as well as the world.
“Palm oil inhibits the absorption of calcium, fats and essential Omega 3 fatty acids – three essentials elements for a baby’s development, so we had to remove it. And it was for similar reasons that we looked to replace canola,” said Pascoe.
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“We are the first in the world to use flaxseed oil in infant formula, so we are really proud of our range.”
The LittleOak range has formulas suited across four age ranges – zero to six months, six to 12 months, from one year and from four years.
It is now available in Ritchies, Go Supermarket, FoodWorks and specialist pharmacies around the country and online.
their names on pack.
Allen’s Black Cats have been a favourite since
1961 and have been the number one lolly fans have wanted as a solo pack.
Allen’s Black Cats will be available in Woolworths stores around the country for RRP $2.95.
FINE FOOD CRACKS INTO SOURDOUGH SNACKS
New sourdough crackers from Fine Food Holdings have hit the supermarket deli cracker section, with four new flavours on offer to complement platter of cheese, dips and other toppings.
The latest OB Finest Sourdough Crispbreads come in Natural,
DANONE’S OLYMPIC YOGHURT PACKS
Charcoal, Cranberry Infusion and Fig Infusion varieties.
Fine Food Holdings sits under the Gourmet Food portfolio of
brands, where CEO Todd Wilson said he was delighted with the uptake of the new range by retailers.
“As an Australian manufacturer extensively using Australian ingredients, we wish to continue to maintain our innovative edge and, with this, the position of OB Finest as a national favourite in the deli cracker category,” said Wilson.
“A key contributing factor has been our move to the Dandenong South site in the second half of last year. By doubling our previous manufacturing capacity, we are now able to pursue further innovation, together with productivity enhancements, through continued investments in our people and site infrastructure.”
The OB Finest Sourdough Crispbreads are now available in the deli sections at Coles and Woolworths, as well as leading independent retailers and specialty delis.
GO FOR GOLD
Before a pandemic got in the way, Danone released two specially designed YoPRO yoghurts to celebrate the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (now postponed until 2021), as it partners with some of Australia’s best athletes for the launch.
The specialised packaging will feature across two new flavours – the cherry YoPRO pouch and the brand’s first dual flavour, the pineapple guava YoPRO pot. Both varieties come in green and gold packs and feature the Australian Olympics coat of arms.
World number one women’s tennis player Ash Barty, Olympic gold medallist Kyle Chalmers and Commonwealth Games gold medallist high jumper Brandon Starc are among those athletes who will be taking part in the YoPRO campaign.
Both the pineapple guava YoPRO pot and cherry YoPRO pouch contain 15 grams of protein, less than one per cent fat, and have no added sugar or sweeteners. The new products will be available in Woolworths.
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