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The Collective is adding to its plant-based dairy portfolio with the launch of new dairy-free kids 'suckies' yogurt pouches. The plant-based children's offerings are made from the brand's creamy oat and coconut yogurt alternative blended with real fruit. These will be available in two flavours including strawberry and peach and apricot. The pouches contain live cultures and calcium for strong bones and Vitamins D and B12 for immune support. The releases are free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives, as well as soy and nuts. Sarah Smart, CEO of The Collective UK, said: "Our 'suckies' range has always proven to be incredibly popular among kids and we saw a particularly huge increase in sales during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, again spurred by a rise in families trying to opt for the most nutritional snacks that crucially still deliver on taste". "With so few dairy-free options available for children, we are delighted to be launching this new range that will address this gap in the market, ensuring that delicious and healthy snacks are available to all" Smart continued. The new dairy-free ‘suckies’ range is set to launch across UK retailers nationwide in September.