BioPak has launched seven new core products which are designed to provide a much more environmentally-friendly alternative to the plastic packaging.
BioPak’s new products include various sizes of chip boxes, chip cups, wrap wedges, sandwich wedges, ice cream cups, sushi trays and taco boxes.
The new sandwich wedges and wrap wedges are made from sustainably sourced FSC Mix certified paperboard, with a waterproof Ingeo bioplastic lining and window. The chip boxes and scoops are made with sustainably sourced FSC-certified paper and are certified industrially compostable.
The ice cream cups are also made using FSC-certified paperboard and can be bought with domed lids which are perfectly portioned for service ice cream or frozen yoghurt. BioPak is now also stocking medium-sized sushi trays and two compartment taco boxes.
“We’re excited to launch these new products and add to our extensive range of food packaging,” Leanne Osborne, managing director of BioPak UK, said.
“We’ve known for a while now that there is high demand for a more sustainable range of packaging from the quick service restaurant sector in particular, so I look forward to offering these products to our customers and partners."
SPAR is set to expand its bakery range with the launch of a brand new white thick sliced bread. This new addition complements the popular medium sliced option introduced in February last year, offering shoppers greater variety and catering to changing demands.
SPAR said the launch addresses growing market trends, with own label bread sales on the rise and thick sliced bread gaining significant popularity. By introducing this sought-after format, SPAR aims to fill a key gap in its range and meet increasing customer demand for high quality, affordable bakery options.
"The new SPAR white thick sliced bread offers shoppers exceptional quality and value, reflecting the growing demand for own label products. Meeting customer needs is a priority for us, and introducing this variety ensures we cater to a wide range of preferences," Katy Button, SPAR UK trading controller, said.
“In 2025, we plan to expand the range by introducing a brown or wholemeal option. This initiative will drive greater volume and deliver even better value to our customers.”
Available now in participating SPAR stores across Scotland, England, and Wales, the new SPAR white thick sliced bread (800g) has a RSP of 99p.
Premium Italian sparkling drinks brand SanPellegrino has unveiled its brand-new Zero Added Sugar range in the UK, crafted from real Italian fruit juice.
The new SanPellegrino Zero Added Sugar drinks are a delicious, fruit beverage option with 0g added sugar. Made with real juice from the sun-kissed fruits grown and carefully hand-picked in Italy, the new range comes in two flavours – Limonata (lemon) and a brand-new Pesca & Clementina (Peach & Clementine) with each 330ml can containing less than 22 calories.
The new product range is part of SanPellegrino’s brand repositioning which includes a refreshing new design to its core range.
“At SanPellegrino we pride ourselves in crafting our Italian sparkling drinks using high quality juice from fruits grown in Southern Italy and the Mediterranean, offering consumers an authentic Italian drinking experience,” Alan Dabner, senior brand manager at SanPellegrino, commented.
“We know that many more Brits are seeking alternative drinking options, especially as we move into the new year, and we are therefore extremely excited to offer new delicious, 0g added sugar citrus drinks with SanPellegrino Zero Added Sugar.”
Available now in Tesco Extra and Superstores (RRP £4.50 for a multipack of six cans), the range will become available in other retailers this Spring.
The Zero Added Sugar variants join the brand’s core range of Italian sparkling drinks, which is made up of six flavours including Limonata (Lemon), Aranciata (Orange), Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange), Melograno & Arancia (Pomegranate & Orange), Pompelmo (Grapefruit) and Limone & Menta (Lemon & Mint).
Memers Vape, established by Shenzhen SKE Technology, the creator of the UK’s best-selling SKE Crystal Bar, has unveiled its latest innovation: the Dr. AIR vape series.
SKE said the ‘groundbreaking’ product marks the official entry of the vaping industry into the age of AI-powered vaping, setting a new benchmark for intelligent, personalised vaping experiences.
Memers Dr. AIR and Dr. AIR X are advanced AI-powered pod vape devices designed by Memers Vape in collaboration with Shenzhen SKE Technology.
Dr. AIR X is the first pod system that can be monitored and controlled via an app using the MITS AI Platform. It comes with a 1000mAh battery and can reach up to 30W of power, ensuring a robust vaping experience.
The Dr. AIR series is positioned as a health-focused alternative to traditional smoking, leveraging AI to provide a tailored vaping experience that can help users reduce their nicotine intake and eventually quit smoking.
They are designed to be easy to use, making them accessible for both beginners and experienced vapers.
The 2.02-inch LCD touch screen adds convenience, while the side stepless airflow control lets users customise their draw. They can choose between 0.6ohm, 0.8ohm, or 1.1ohm coils for the perfect hit.
The product is compatible with 2ml/3ml Pods and supports 10+ refills, without compromising on flavour.
OREO is launching a one-of-a-kind partnership with the hotly anticipated A MINECRAFT MOVIE, in cinemas April 4.
The cookie brand has come together with the movie, set in a world where creativity is essential to one’s survival, to encourage fans to taste, play, win – serving up OREO’s most playful snacking experience to date, with money-can’t-buy prizes on offer.
Four Special Edition cookies have been released as part of the partnership, which includes a very special feature that allows cookie faithful and moviegoers to enter a world of play.
The cookies are embossed with symbols inspired by A MINECRAFT MOVIE – the iconic Pickaxe, Crystal, Sword and Creeper – all sure to excite Minecraft fans and entice OREO lovers to experience both the cookies and the film.
In OREO’s most playful gaming mechanic on pack yet, fans bite the cookie into a square and then scan the custom embossments to access a themed AR online experience, where players hunt for hidden elements from A MINECRAFT MOVIE.
The Special Edition cookies also offer fans the chance to win exclusive OREO x A MINECRAFT MOVIE prizes.
“At OREO, our mission is to bring more playfulness into the world, and our latest partnership with A MINECRAFT MOVIE is set to be our most playful collaboration yet – by paying homage to the beloved blocks of Minecraft with our iconic round cookie,” said Perrine Pierrard-Willaey, Marketing Director Europe at OREO. “We’ve seen some amazing partnerships in the past from Xbox to Batman so we hope this partnership excites fans just as much, and we can’t wait to see them taste, play and win!”
Julie Moore, Senior Vice President of Global Brand Partnerships at Warner Bros. Pictures said: “A MINECRAFT MOVIE, just like the hugely popular game that inspired it, is all about empowerment through creativity, and no cookie has inspired more creative ways to consume it than OREO. The fact that the classic circle-shape is embracing the renowned Minecraft block makes our partnership one for the ages.”
Fans looking to participate in the fun can visit www.oreo.eu or join in on the conversation on @OREOUKI.
Weight wellness snack brand, Fibre One, has started the new year with a bang with its latest campaign and brand visual overhaul, “Your Treat Should Treat You Better”.
Fronted by the pleasure-full (but still 90 calories) indulgence of Fibre One’s Chocolate Fudge Brownies, the new campaign tells shoppers that, when temptation strikes, they can treat themselves without compromise. With bold, illustrated imagery and impactful messaging, it empowers consumers to find their main character energy, backed by the ethos: life’s too short for flavourless sacrifices and bland snacks.
With a £230k investment in shopper media, both online and in-store, ‘Your Treat Should Treat You Better’ engages consumers from the aisle. A promotional price of £1 (RRP £2.25) across January further doubles down on Fibre One’s appeal at a key time of year for weight wellness seekers.
“Permissible indulgence is a popular driver for consumers as they search for options that offer maximum taste yet minimal calories – and that’s exactly what Fibre One delivers,” said JP Del Carmen, Head of Snacks at General Mills.
“Through our new campaign, we want to show shoppers that they can feel good about meeting those cravings, with Fibre One as the go-to treat that treats youbetter.
“With bold messaging and in-store visuals coupled with a fantastically low promo price, Fibre One is sure to grab attention in the snacking aisle this January.”