Page 48 - Food&Drink magazine July 2021

NEW IN STORE
VEGE CHIPS SPICE-UP ITS LINEUP
Snack company Vege Chips has extended its traditional range with a hot new flavour. The plant-based Chilli Vege Chips feature hints of paprika, jalapeno, shallot leaf and garlic, with no nasty additives.
Free from nuts, soy, eggs, petrochemicals, GM ingredients, artificial colours and preservatives, the Chilli range is also dairy-free and gluten-free, meaning people with allergies or intolerances can also enjoy them.
Vege Chips managing director Rob Crisfield said the release of its fiery new flavour follows the surge in demand for spicy snack foods.
“We recognise there was a gap in the market when it came to healthier snack alternatives that pack a chilli punch,” says Crisfield.
“The Chilli Vege Chips went through a flavour house and rigorous taste testing
+PLANT NUGGETS COMBINE PROTEIN SOURCES
Plant+ has released its new nuggets, made from 50 per cent chicken and 50 per cent plant protein.
The product is gluten-free, e-free, and has a
four-star health rating.
+Plant founder Todd Robertson said, “My son was
a great inspiration for the chicken nuggets because he is a fussy eater and loves his nuggets, but nutrition has always been a concern at mealtimes.
“We don’t have to worry anymore because he enjoys the taste of the +Plant nuggets and I know he
panel to perfect the final product – it’s definitely been developed for those who love a seriously tasty, spicy snack.
“The Vege Chip Company is more than just a snack business that creates healthier and innovative plant-based products, it’s also a way of life for us, not just a business.”
The Vege Chips Chilli 100g retail at $3.80 per pack and are now available nationally at Woolworths.
is still getting all of the nutrition he needs.”
+Plant is part of the Positively Good Co. and aims
to help people make positive change for the better of their health, and the health of the planet.
Plant+ nuggets are now available for purchase with an RRP of $7.99.
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ST. ALI RELEASES RTD ICED COFFEE
Coffee roaster St. ALi has released its new ready-to-drink iced coffee cartons, collaborating with premium milk supplier Riverina Fresh.
The new range uses ethically sourced, traceable beans from St. ALi’s growers as part of its Orthodox blend.
It is presented in a 300ml carton and is now stocked in around 530 Woolworths stores across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
St. ALi founder Salvatore Malatesta said, “I grew up with Big M and I have so many fond memories of that time. Big M brings me back to beaches and surf. The St. ALi iced coffee cartons are like the speciality coffee take on it.”
“It’s a tradition we’re honoured to continue.”
The new St. ALi iced coffee cartons are now available in independent stores for RRP $5.00 and Woolworths stores on Australia’s east cost for RRP $4.00.
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NORT: “ALL THE FLAVOUR, NONE OF THE FUZZIES”
Australia’s 100 per cent crafted non-alcoholic beer Nort has launched the world’s first non-alcoholic Pacific Ale as part of its range. There’s also a Refreshing Ale, Tropical XPA and All Day IPA. Nort is brewed naturally, unlike other beers in the zero category.
Nort co-founder and owner Jaz Wearin said: “We worked hard on the recipe, ingredients and brewing process to ensure this was 100 per cent non-alcoholic, but also 100 per cent crafted beer. As a brewery owner and beer fanatic, I realised there was a massive need to grow the non- alcoholic beer category with a carefully crafted and rich in flavour non-alcoholic beer.”
Nort is available in bottle shops and online platforms.
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