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Dolmio has expanded its ready-meals portfolio with the launch of a new high-protein range designed to meet the growing demand for convenient meals that support health and wellbeing goals.
The new Dolmio Active range comprises three cupboard-ready pasta meals combining Italian-inspired recipes with high protein. The range is available exclusively in Tesco and is designed to be ready in two minutes.
The launch includes Sundried Tomato & Chicken Rigatoni, Jalapeño & Chicken Fusilli and Zesty Chicken Fusilli.
Each product is high in protein, low in sugar and contains no artificial colours or flavours. The range targets the growing number of consumers seeking to increase their protein intake beyond traditional fitness and breakfast occasions.
According to data cited by parent company Mars Food and Nutrition, more than 43% of UK adults have increased their protein intake over the past year, rising to two-thirds of 16–34-year-olds. Searches for high-protein foods also increased by 105% in 2025 compared with the previous year.
Dolmio is launching the range as the UK ready meals category continues to expand, with the market projected to reach £1 billion by 2028.
Alongside Dolmio Active, the brand has introduced three additional ready meals: Veggie Packed Fusilli and Rigatoni Arrabbiata under the Dolmio Classics range and Creamy Tomato & Chicken Rigatoni under Dolmio Feasts.
Hana Hutchinson, European brand director at Mars Food and Nutrition, said: “As consumer expectations and needs around mealtimes continue to evolve, we're seeing a growing demand for meals that are tasty, accessible and healthy. Our new Dolmio Active range, and the continued expansion of our wider ready meals offering, is all about giving shoppers an option that can seamlessly fit into their daily lives.”
The new Dolmio Active products are available exclusively in Tesco stores nationwide, while the new Dolmio Classics and Feasts products are available nationwide.
