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NEW IN STORE
BICKFORD’S STIRS UP READY-TO-DRINK ICED COFFEE
Bickford’s has launched a ready-to-drink iced coffee range, its first variety of products developed on its new bottling line. The release also coincides with the centenary year of Bickford’s Iced Coffee Syrup in production.
With an established history in coffee, Bickford’s group marketing manager Chris Illman said the ready-to-drink iced coffee range – which includes dairy options of Classic Coffee and Extra Shot, as well as an almond milk based iced coffee – was the next step.
“As we enter the centenary year of our Iced Coffee syrup, a ready-to-drink coffee option was an obvious
NESTLÉ TAKES STARBUCKS HOME
Nestlé has collaborated its coffee brands with Starbucks, releasing a new range of coffee capsules through both its Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto brands. Nestlé and Starbucks joined forces in August last year to create a global coffee alliance, where Nestlé has the perpetual rights to market Starbucks consumer packaged goods and foodservice coffee and tea products around the world, outside of Starbucks coffee houses. It excludes ready-to-drink products.
“The Starbucks by Nespresso partnership now provides an exciting opportunity for us to offer our premium coffee to even more Australians, with a range tailored to a variety of tastes and lifestyles,” said Starbucks Australia CEO Chris Garlick.
Both Nespresso and Nescafé Dole Gusto will each have six signature
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flavours of Starbucks coffee capsules.
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto range includes Caramel Macchiato,
Cappuccino, Blonde Espresso, Espresso Roast, Americano House Blend and Veranda Americana. The Nespresso range includes Blonde Espresso Roast, Single-Origin Colombia, House Blend Lungo, Single-Origin Sumatra, Caffe Verona and Espresso Roast flavours.
flavour to start with on our fantastic new production line,” said Illman.
The new iced coffee range will be introduced in Foodland, Drakes and OTR in South Australia, before rolling out to Bickford’s national channels.
HARVEST GOURMET JOINS
PLANT-BASED PATTY TREND
Nestlé has launched a new plant-based burger with a four-star health rating exclusively into Woolworths
BUBBLY NEW SODA RANGE FROM CAPI
Capi has released Soda+, its first range of products designed as a flavoured mixer drink, with no added sugar.
The new range was developed by Capi’s head of innovation Thurman Wise as a result of extensive research, consumer testing and trend analysis – with statistics showing vodka is still the king of white spirits in Australia (Mintel).
Capi CEO Emma Evans said Australians spent more than twice as much on vodka last year than gin, and was excited to get Soda+ into the market for summer.
“Capi is always innovating and we took a step back to look at the entire beverage market globally,” said Evans. “We travel frequently and were able to identify first-hand the gap in the market for the vodka soda consumer. The desire for a no-sugar, natural, premium product exists but we believed it could not be a single flavour extension but an entire range.”
The initial launch of Capi Soda+ will have three flavour varieties – Lemon and Basil, Blood Orange and Sage, and Grapefruit and Rosemary – with further flavour development underway for 2020.
Capi Soda+ will be available from 11 November online and in select stores.
stores around the country.
The Harvest Gourmet Incredible Burger is vegan,
produced with a blend of natural plant extracts (beetroot, carrot and capsicum) using proprietary techniques to imitate the texture, taste and cooking experience of a meat burger.
“These new burgers don’t compromise on flavour, texture or cooking experience. They underline Nestlé’s increased focus on tasty, authentic plant-based food,” said Nestlé marketing manager foods Tracy Hardwick.
“We believe this trend is here to stay, as consumers look at different ways to enjoy and balance their protein intake and eat more meat-free meals.”
The Harvest Gourmet Incredible Burger also uses oil from chopped coconut to give the burger its marbled appearance, with soy and wheat protein providing nutritional benefits. RRP is $12.00 for two patties.
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