Unilever Food Solutions has released a new range of ready-made herb and spice purees from Knorr designed to eliminate the hassle of creating them from scratch. Available in Mixed Herbs, Basil, Garlic, Paprika, Mixed Peppercorns and Ginger varieties, the purees are a versatile means of adding flavour and depth to a range of both hot and cold dishes, at any stage in the cooking process.
Anchor has invested £1m in a major relaunch of its Squirty Cream range. A bold new can design, by global branding and design consultancy, Elmwood, is set to hit the shelves at the end of June, with marketing support including high profile experiential activity and an innovative new digital strategy, all positioned to bring out the fun of Anchor Squirty Cream. Experiential activity will take Anchor Squirty Cream to 1.5 million consumers at big summer family events including the Highland Show and the Bristol Balloon Show, where kids and grownups will have the chance to have fun with the brand and create their own squirty art which can then be uploaded on a new brand website www.anchorsquirtycream.com.
Halewood International, is to launch a Moscow Mule RTD variant as part of a £500,000 investment in new product development. Moscow Mule, which contains vodka, ginger and lime, follows the launch of Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer, Lamb's Spiced Rum and Lambrini Rose this year, Halewood said. Halewood is also relaunching its Red Square Reloaded RTD beverage, which will have a recommended retail price of £2.99 for a 70cl bottle. It will be targeted at 18-24-year-old men, while the Moscow Mule RTD will be targeted at both men and women within the same age group.
Hardee's is adding a new item to its line of Scratch biscuits - Biscuit Holes, rolled in cinnamon and sugar and served with icing for dipping.
Nestlé Confectionery's KIT KAT 2 FINGER chocolate biscuit bars are to be re-launched this August with a new recipe that means they are free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives. This move, which will be communicated on pack with a banner saying 'No artificial colours, flavours and preservatives', is part of Nestlé Confectionery's overall strategy of improving its products and ensuring they can be enjoyed as part of balanced, healthy lifestyles.
Tesco is to launch of a new premium range of chilled dishes. The retailer is trialling a six-strong range of upmarket ethnic meals under a new tertiary brand, City Kitchen, which it trademarked in May. The range, which is made by Irish chilled food supplier Kerry Foods, comprises King Prawn Linguine, Moroccan Spiced Giant Cous-Cous, Chorizo Paella, Spaghetti Carbonara, Six-Mushroom Stroganoff and Chicken Tandoori Sizzler. Prices range from £3.12 to £4.16 for the 385g tubs. Tesco is targeting City Kitchen at on-the-go professionals and the trial is being rolled out across 17 Tesco Express stores located in affluent areas of London, such as St John's Wood, Belsize Park and Fulham Palace.
Diageo has launched ultra-premium vodka Shanghai White in Hong Kong, the product of a partnership between the drinks giant and baijiu producer Shui Jing Fang. 
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