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COOPERS SEES RED FOR 160TH ANNIVERSARY
To celebrate 160 years of beer making, Australia’s largest independent family- owned brewery, Coopers, has released Regency Park Red Ale, a local take on an Irish variety.
The ale is distinguished by its rich malt character arising from the selection of two varieties of caramalt combined with crystal and roasted malts. The caramalts impart a distinctive ruby red colour to the ale, which is crowned with a fine creamy head.
Managing director and chief brewer Dr Tim Cooper – the sixth generation in the brewing lineage – said the limited-edition brew, named after the location of the brewery, was the perfect addition to the portfolio in this anniversary year.
“Coopers has been crafting traditional ales since 1862, when Thomas Cooper began brewing with the exclusive use of malt and hops in his brews.
“The use of drum-roasted caramel malts creates a rich red hue, while Coopers’ signature top fermentation and natural conditioning contributes to the full flavour
A SLICE OF HEALTH
Functional food and beverage company My Muscle Chef has expanded its range of breakfast and snack products with the Oat Slice collection. The protein-rich on-the-go snacks provide nutrition to power both mental and physical muscles, so customers can face the day with a sustained release of energy.
Designed and approved by a nutritionist and dietitian, the Oat Slice range is packed with a complete gut care complex to help support overall gut health and immunity.
Ryan Pinto, My Muscle Chef’s advanced sports dietician said, “We’ve included a unique gut health complex containing prebiotic fibre and probiotics along with the goodness of wholegrain oats and protein to help
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COYO GOES GREEK STYLE
Leading plant-based yoghurt brand Coyo has launched its newest coconut yoghurt flavour, Greek Style.
Coyo’s Greek Style Coconut Yoghurt is certified organic, dairy free, vegan, allergen free, preservative free, kosher certified and retains the delicious, thick
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and the cloudy appearance from the fine yeast sediment,” Dr Cooper said. “A selection of all-Australian hops, including Eclipse and Melba, delivers a
delicious hop – forward aroma. Drinkers can expect flavour notes of stone fruit, grapefruit, mint, and zesty orange peel,” Cooper said.
support your gut health and immunity.”
The products are made with Australian wholegrain
oats, contain 20g of protein, prebiotics and probiotics, and come in three flavours: Apple & Cinnamon, Maple Syrup & Almond Butter, and Chocolate & Almond. They are also free from artificial colours and flavours.
The slices are available from the My Muscle Chef website and selected retail stores for RRP $4.95 each.
and tasty tang the dairy version offers. Co-Founder of Coyo Sandra Gosling said, “We
know that the most important thing we make is a difference and want to continue to inspire a positive food future by giving conscious consumers the ingredients they need to create meals that not only nourish their family but also contribute to human and planetary health and wellness.
“Many of the world’s favourite recipes include Greek yoghurt as a key ingredient. So last year, we set out to redevelop it in a way that could be enjoyed by everyone.”
Dairy Greek yoghurt is the largest and most popular subcategory globally, accounting for more than half the dollar sales within the sector.
Coyo Greek Style Coconut Yoghurt is available from Woolworths and selected retailers for the RRP $9 for 500g and $13 for 900g.
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HARDYS ZERO
Low in sugar and low calorie, the Hardys Zero range offers wine lovers looking to moderate their alcohol consumption the chance to enjoy their favourite drops without the alcohol. Accolade Wines Zero lead winemaker Paul Burnett said low and low- alcohol wines no longer means a compromise on taste.
“With new innovative technology, that’s no longer the case. Thanks to Accolade Wines’ significant investment, we can now offer a superior tasting experience versus other zero-alcohol wines. It’s a game changer for the industry,” Burnett said.
Accolade Wines has first-to-market access to the leading-edge technology, Zero Tech X, which produces quality zero-alcohol wines with retained natural flavours, aroma, and body.
With the alcohol removed but natural flavours of full-strength wine retained, Hardys Zero requires less sugary additives compared to traditional de-alcoholising techniques.
The Hardys Zero Shiraz 2020 is available in Coles supermarkets nationally for RRP $13 is available at. The full range will be available later this year.
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