Nescafé has unveiled its latest launch, Nescafé Iced Latte, offering, for the first time ever, ready-to-drink iced coffees in the ambient coffee aisle in a brand-new multi-serve format.
Available from March in two flavours, Iced Latte and Iced Caramel Flavour Latte, these indulgent tasting lattes were specifically designed to be enjoyed cold and could not be easier to prepare. Simply shake the carton well to mix, prepare your chosen glass with ice and pour 250ml over it, then sip and enjoy!
Each carton contains 3 servings, making it easier than ever to enjoy a delicious and refreshing iced coffee at home, any day of the week.
“We are so excited to be introducing the new Nescafé Iced Lattes to coffee lovers in the UK,” Ingrid Hayes, marketing director for Nescafé UK and Ireland, said.
“Whether you’re enjoying a well-deserved break or catching up with friends and loved ones, it’s never been easier to enjoy the sweet taste and creamy texture of a perfect iced latte.
“Nescafé is dedicated to meeting the evolving preferences of consumers and we are delighted to showcase this commitment by providing even more ways for coffee drinkers to enjoy the exceptional taste of Nescafé in the comfort of their homes.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing more unique and indulgent experiences to coffee enthusiasts in the UK.”
Both products contain 92 calories per 250ml serve, are a source of calcium and high protein, contain no artificial flavours and are suitable for vegetarians.
Nescafé Iced Latte is made using 100% responsibly sourced coffee, supporting coffee farmers to improve their lands and livelihoods.
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK) is bringing retailers a premium proposition of Fox's Fabulous Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Shortcake Rounds in a new price-marked pack (PMP) format. The luxurious treat from the number one big cookie brand features crumbly shortcake biscuits coated in a generous amount of smooth, rich milk chocolate. The new format will meet the current demand for accessible products that deliver on the taste and quality that Fox’s is known for.
There is a £5m opportunity for symbol and independent impulse outlets to sell more biscuits with Fox’s , particularly with the premium proposition of the range, and this is made more accessible to shoppers with the new PMP offering. The wider premium treat segment of sweet biscuits is worth £383m and is growing by 10.8 per cent year on year. Shoppers are using biscuits as an opportunity to treat themselves and to lift their mood, presenting a further £13.8m growth opportunity for retailers in the biscuit category.
“Value continues to be a key factor for shoppers and PMP formats give them reassurance and confidence that they are not being overcharged," said Colin Taylor, Trade Marketing Director at FBC UK. "As a result, price-marked packs present an ideal opportunity for retailers to take advantage of this and allows them to tap into the premium treat segment – encouraging consumers to trade up.”
“As the colder weather and darker nights draw in, sharing is especially important for the big night in occasion. Fox’s Chocolatey Rounds are the perfect treat for these delicious moments of enjoyment, particularly as the pack size means it’s perfect for sharing with others. The Fox’s PMP portfolio can help retailers make the most of the opportunity in this category.”
Fox’s Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Shortcake Rounds PMP are available from 18 November throughout wholesalers nationwide.
The UK’s leading premium milkshake brand, Shaken Udder, is launching a campaign for convenience retailers with the chance for one lucky store to win £1,000 to spend on their next team social.
The activity which runs throughout September, is part of the brand’s 20th birthday celebrations and will focus on their ambient range of milkshakes and protein milkshakes. In order to be in with a chance of winning the £1,000 prize, convenience stores will need to take a photo of their in-store display of Shaken Udder milkshakes, go to Retailer Prize Draw – Shaken Udder on the brand’s website and upload their photo following the instructions.
The brand is hoping to see some inspiring examples of creative merchandising submitted for the prize draw and shared on social media. Photos submitted via the brand’s website will be entered into a prize draw with one winner chosen at random after the closing date of 30th September. The £1,000 prize will fund a team social, like a festive party, for the winning store, reflecting Shaken Udder’s feel-good spirit that nourishes people’s brighter side.
Trade Marketing Manager, Alex Makin says, “We have launched this campaign to celebrate our community of brilliant convenience retailers. Our ambient shakes were designed specifically for this channel. Often convenience retailers have a lack of space for chilled drinks and this range has a longer shelf life, doesn’t require chilled storage and has zero compromise on taste.”
Shaken Udder has seen significant growth in the convenience channel since launching the Ambient range in 2022 and the brand is now worth £3.55m in convenience with 113% growth year on year**.
The Ambient milkshake range is available in Chocolush, Vanillalicious and Strawberry Dream in 330ml bottles, with Protein available in Chocolate and Strawberry. All flavours are HFSS compliant and like all Shaken Udder milkshakes, contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Shaken Udder has had incredible success since it first launched in 2004 and is now worth £32.3m with double digit growth of +26.4% year on year*. The brand has an uncompromising focus on taste and quality, using superior ingredients including real fruit and Belgian chocolate to achieve a luxurious, creamy taste.
Fans of lollipop legends Chupa Chups can now enjoy two of their favourite flavours in a cool, slush format – perfect for summertime cooldowns or after school snacks.
The new Chupa Chups Slush Pouches offer the much-loved taste of Chupa Chups as an ambient frozen slushed treat.
Available in two iconic flavours: Strawberry and Cola, the slushes are made with real fruit juice and have no added sugar. At just 41 calories per pouch, they are a great option for waistlines when a sweet treat is called for as well as being suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
The two new Slush Pouches are packed into a convenient, ambient format which is a win-win for both retailers and shoppers as they can be stored on the grocery fixture and then the home pantry shelf before being frozen as and when needed.
Packed into single flavour shelf-ready displays of 12, in distinctive Chupa Chups branding, the new Slush Pouches will sell individually at £1.25. They are expected to be especially popular with children and therefore offer a must-stock for the likes of local convenient stores as well as leisure hospitality providers.
This new range, which is co-branded with both Chupa Chups and Eezy Freezzy, is being exclusively sold and distributed by Rose Marketing UK Ltd and is fully HFSS compliant with a zero score.
"Chupa Chups is proud to partner with Rose Marketing UK to launch the most popular lollipop flavours as cooling slushie treats this spring," said Carla Fernandez-Moreno, F&B licensing manager, Perfetti Van Melle.
Complementing this new range and perfect for summer are the Chupa Chups Eezy Freezzy Squeezee Ice Pops that were launched last year, and which are also exclusively available from Rose Marketing, in four favourite flavours: Cola, Apple, Strawberry, and Orange and packed as an assorted bag of 12 x 45ml freeze pops (SRRP £1.50).
An alternative to the Ice Pops is the Strawberry Chupa Chups Eezy Freezzy Triangles, which, as they are a little bigger than the squeezee pops, are perfect for slightly larger appetites. There are eight 62ml triangles per pack which will retail from £2.00.
With 1 in 5 lollipops consumed worldwide being Chupa Chups, it ranks within the top 5 global confectionery brands and is consumed in 150 countries.
Leading premium milkshake brand Shaken Udder has expanded its popular Ambient range with a new flavour – Strawberry Dream.
Launched in 2022, the Ambient range was created to provide a luxurious milkshake offering for the convenience channel. The shakes have a longer shelf-life with no need for chilled storage and zero compromise on taste.
Shaken Udder has seen significant growth in the convenience sector since launching the Ambient range and the brand is now worth £1.75m in convenience with 66.7% growth year on year [NielsenIQ, 52 w/e 29.07.23].
Strawberry continues to be popular in convenience, representing the second largest flavour in the category. Strawberry Dream is made with succulent strawberries and cream and, like all Shaken Udder milkshakes, contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
The Ambient range is already available in Chocolush and Vanillalicious 330ml bottles, and all flavours are HFSS compliant.
The new Ambient Strawberry Dream milkshake, available in 330ml bottles, will initially launch with key convenience customers including AF Blakemore, CJ Lang, Nisa, Costcutter and JW Filshill.