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Baby and toddler snack brand Organix is adding to its portfolio with new baby meals and kids snacks ranges, in its "biggest shake-up" in history. The new Organix Baby Meals line is designed for every development stage, with over 55% vegetables and pulses per meal. The meals contain ingredients such as grains, plant-based proteins – for example, chickpeas and lentils – and some meat options aimed at older children. The line includes First Tastes; Explorer Foods, consisting of Early Explorers Meals and Food Explorer Meals; and Sunshine Bowls. Options include purees such as Perfect Pumpkin and Easy Peas and organic meals including Creamy Root Veggies & Chicken and Very Veggie Pasta with Herbs, among others. Sunshine Bowls consist of variants Berry Sunshine Bowl with Yoghurt, Banana & Oats and Tropical Sunshine Bowl with Yoghurt, Mango and Oats. Alongside the range extension, the brand has expanded its baby finger food and toddler snacks with the release of Rice Cake Clouds, Weaning Wands and a new limited-edition Oaty Bar.

Mark Golder, managing director at Organix, said: "Supporting parents better with healthier snacks for kids aged three and over is new territory for Organix and an area we’re excited to be entering into. Our aim is to provide healthier snacks that children will enjoy eating and parents are happy to give because of their superior nutritional content." The launches are available in Asda and on the Organix website now.