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NEW IN STORE
HARVEST GOURMET EXPANDS RANGE
Nestlé’s Harvest Gourmet is adding Veggie Balls and Veggie Bakes – Italian Style to the range.
Veggie Bakes – Italian Style has 47 grams of veggies per serve, bring Italian flavours to life with zucchini, tomato, mozzarella, herbs, and spices.
The Veggie Balls have 24 grams of veggies per serve, and are a bite-sized blend of carrots, peas, and corn.
Nestlé head of marketing – Foods Nicole Fox said the new range caters to the 42 per cent of Australians actively looking to reduce or exclude animal products from their diet.
“We understand the increasing appetite for meat-free alternatives as Australians become increasingly conscious of their
A SPARKLING BOTANICALLY BUILT TIPPLE
Inspired by the sangrias of Spain, Altina has developed Sansgria, a sparkling ruby red wine that is naturally alcohol free.
Altina co-founder Dr Christina DeLay said consumers were seeking better for you non-alcoholic alternatives and Sansgria was a natural extension to Altina’s existing white and rose variants.
The Sansgria is made from botanicals and features native Australian riberry, sweet orange, cayenne pepper and green apple.
“The taste profile is complex and refreshing, with a hint of spice and vanilla. As with the rest of our range, Sansgria is formulated without the need to add any sugar.
“Our carefully selected botanicals are cold-steeped for a minimum of 36 hours to capture all the wonderful aromas and
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flavours. We then triple-filter out any impurities to maximise taste and visual clarity. This gives us a broader palate of ingredients to blend with,” she said.
Sansgria is available through the Altina website and selected bottle shops.
food choices, particularly plant-based cooking at home.
“Our latest Harvest Gourmet products offer delicious plant-
based options for consumers looking to reduce meat consumption in their diet and integrate simple veggie-based meals into their weekly meal repertoire,” Fox said.
The Veggie Balls and Veggie Bakes are vegetarian, have a 4.5 and 4 Star Health Star Rating and are available at Coles nationally with an RRP of $6.00.
MALTESERS ARE POPPING
In a world first for the Mars company, Mars Wrigley Australia has launched Maltesers Popcorn. Developed and manufactured at the company’s Ballarat factory, it is the second innovation to come from
NO NASTIES, NO PALM OIL
The No Nasties Project latest product is palm oil free and has 50 per cent less sugar than its competitors. The Choc Hazelnut Spread is available in major supermarkets nationally.
No Nasties founder and CEO David Andrew said the launch coincided with return to school and Palm Oil Free Day (1 February) to reflect the company’s commitment to healthier options for kids and the environment.
It is estimated that deforestation caused by palm oil plantations in tropical climates accounts for 10 per cent of total man-made global CO2 greenhouse gas emissions. No Nasties said Zoos Victoria estimates 1000 orangutans die each year as a result of their habitat being destroyed through unsustainable palm oil production.
“The No Nasties Project is palm oil free as we believe that it is the only way to ensure that we don’t damage the future of our rainforests globally,” Andrew said.
“We believe that small choices make a big impact such as choosing palm oil free products in the supermarket.”
the plant since its $30 million upgrade last year.
The Maltesers Popcorn combines two of the most popular
screen-time snacks. Mars Wrigley also released M&M’s Brownie to the Australian market in January.
Mars Wrigley Australia marketing director Ben Hill said the team was particularly proud to develop a flavour unique to Australia that was formulated from scratch in Ballarat.
“By continuing to invest time and resources into our local manufacturing capabilities, we’re able to firmly establish our Ballarat site as a regional centre of excellence and the beating heart of our confectionery offering in Australia,” Hill said.
Mars Wrigley Australia senior scientist – Product Development Salil Tipre said, “Maltesers Popcorn is a testament to the incredible work, dedication and innovation of the team in Ballarat, and is just one of the many exciting new products we plan to unveil this year.
Ballarat produces more than two million Maltesers every day.
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