Speciality-Food-Magazine-September-2024

Gourmet snack producer Mr Filbert’s has released its latest launch: Asian Savours Mochi Rice Bites. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and palm oil- free, these puffed Japanese rice snacks join the B Corp-certified brand’s Chilli Rice Crackers to complete its Asian Savours range. They are available in three flavours: Teriyaki, Tom Yum and Oriental Black Pepper. Mark Taylor, MD at Mr Filbert’s, said, “It’s an exciting time for us here at Filbert’s; growing our range on the success of our Chilli Rice Crackers, we’re now offering three new distinctive flavours, Teriyaki, Tom Yum and Oriental Black Pepper. Talking with our customers, who are always looking for new and innovative products, we’re sure our Asian Savours range is going to be a big hit – even a future bar-snack classic!” mrfilberts.com 29 specialityfoodmagazine.com Suma unveils Winter Berries kombucha Suma has added a newflavour to its popular range of traditionally-made natural, low calorie and vegan-friendly kombuchas. Made the traditional way for a drink that is lower in calories than other similar products and containing a billion kombucha cultures, Suma’s kombucha is craft-brewed using natural ingredients and contain no artificial sweeteners or alcohol. Winter Berries is the latest addition to the range, and offers a combination of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, hibiscus and rosehip which provide well-balanced sweet and tart flavours. The new drink can be enjoyed on its own or as a mixer, and joins Cola Kombucha, Ginger Kombucha, Strawberry & Raspberry Kombucha, Lychee & Lemongrass Kombucha, Elderflower & Lemon Kombucha and Peach & Turmeric Kombucha in the range. suma.coop Mr Filbert’s launches Asian Savours The Happy Pear’s retail range enters UKmarket The Happy Pear, founded by Dave and Steve Flynn, is an ambassador for plant-based eating and has produced popular cookbooks from its base in Ireland, where it also runs a café, shop, regenerative organic farm, roastery and online courses. This month The Happy Pear launch two retail products into the UK: high fibre granola and Vita Vibe vitamin drinks. Plans are afoot for The Happy Pear’s ambient range in the UK to be extended, and for its popular chilled product range – which includes fresh pesto and hummus – to join these ambient launches in the UK market. Dave and Steve Flynn, founders of The Happy Pear, said, “We are very excited to be able to bring our healthy product range to consumers in the UK. At a time when people are paying more attention to ingredient lists, our range provides retailers with the opportunity to stock a quality selection of products that fit in with current demands for healthier choices and convenience, but with zero compromise on flavour. Our range is perfect for anyone looking to up the ante on their healthy eating. Offering ideas that breathe new life into breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner; our products promise amazing taste, real quality with natural – never ultra processed – ingredients.” dundeis.co.uk