Britvic-owned Tango has launched a new flavour as part of its Tango Editions rotational flavour series – Paradise Punch – an orange, mango and tropical blend with zero sugars. Ben Parker, GB retail commercial director at Britvic, said: “A variety of pack formats are available including 2L and 1.5L bottles, as well as 330ml multipacks, catering for at-home consumption – an occasion which has become increasingly popular amid hybrid working patterns”. The Tango Paradise Punch Sugar-Free drink will be available nationwide from mid-February.

Intersnack Group-owned crisp brand, NikNaks, is launching shredded chicken in its classic flavours – Nice ‘n’ Spicy and Rib ‘n’ Saucy. The range will be available in Iceland stores across the UK from 30 January, for an RRP of £4.00 per 450g bag.

Amcor has announced the European launch of its new PrimeSeal and DairySeal Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films for meat, fish and dairy products. The company says it can lower carbon footprints by 80% in comparison with existing PA and PE thermoforming films. The thermoformable films are heat resistant up to 100°C and are made with low Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH) content, as well as being certified as recyclable within PE streams by Cyclos-HTP. Amcor says the films are highly transparent “with a clear gloss to help demonstrate the quality of products to shoppers by creating a tight, wrinkle-free packaging”. Ranging from 85 to 200 microns thicknesses with custom-engineered forming, the packaging is puncture and abrasion resistant to ensure the company’s packaged products are sufficiently protected. “Meat, fish and dairy producers today are looking for better choices when it comes to more sustainable packaging,” said Rosalia Rosalinova, senior marketing manager, Amcor. “As our customers look at ways of reducing their own carbon footprint, we are constantly evolving our product portfolio to support them. Our new thermoforming films offer both businesses and consumers a better choice when it comes to recycle-ready packaging.”

Australian alcoholic drinks retailer, Endeavour Group, has signed an agreement with Moët Hennessy to buy Cape Mentelle Winery for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1970, Cape Mentelle is one of the founding five wineries of the Margaret River region in Western Australia. Cape Mentelle will be added to Endeavour Group’s Paragon Wine Estates portfolio, which offers a range of premium wine brands across Australia and New Zealand. Endeavour Group's CEO and managing director, Steve Donohue, said that the acquisition is "an important next step in enhancing Paragon Wine Estate’s fine wine portfolio, giving the business a premium presence in Western Australia". He continued: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Cape Mentelle to the Endeavour Group and Paragon Wine Estates families and to see it continue to grow on a global scale while giving more people across Australia access to its fantastic range of wines”. Estate director Penny Dickeson, viticulturist Dave Moulton and senior winemaker Eloise Jarvis will all remain with the business. Completion of the transaction is pending licensing approval.

Aunt Bessie’s has launched a new five-product meat joints range, available in Iceland and Food Warehouse stores and online. The meat joints range includes Beef Topside with Salt and Black Pepper, Bacon Topped Chicken Crown, Honey Glazed Gammon, Crackling Pork Joint with Salt and Pepper and a Bacon Topped Turkey Joint. All five of the joints come in a ready-to-cook foil tray and can be cooked once defrosted or straight from frozen. Andrew Dale, senior brand manager at Aunt Bessie's, said: “The new frozen meat joints build on Aunt Bessies’ existing category vision, making frozen a destination for meal inspiration and providing simple but complete meal solutions for shoppers. Roast dinners are synonymous with long preparation times and pre-planning – but with the new meat joints from Aunt Bessie’s, consumers can cook a roast dinner with greater convenience and for less cost.” He continued: “... The new meat joints offer the benefit and convenience of frozen alongside good value for money, which is particularly sought after given the current cost of living situation. We want to be able to help shoppers get maximum taste and value for what they’re buying for minimum cost and preparation time.” Included in Aunt Bessie’s roast dinner bundle is one meat joint plus any three of the following, Golden Yorkshires, Crispy & Fluffy Roasties, Fluffy & Buttery Mashed Potato, Sage & Onion Stuffing Balls, Honey Glazed Parsnips, Sweet & Tasty Carrot & Swede Mash, Cauliflower Cheese, Proper Apple Pie, Scrumptious Apple Crumble, Jam Roly Poly and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Richard’s Rainwater has opened a potable rainwater collection site in Louisiana, in partnership with Faubourg Brewing Co and its parent company, Made By The Water. According to Richard’s Rainwater, the new site is the largest of its kind in the world. Louisiana's “first-ever” rain capture facility for drinking water is expected to collect more than 2 million gallons of water each year. CEO Taylor O’Neil said: “Collecting rainwater in New Orleans made sense as it’s one of the top three rainiest cities in the US”. He continued: “Faubourg Brewing Co has a rich history of creating quality products and supporting the local community. We are excited to partner with their leadership team to create jobs, support disaster relief and make their facility the most water-conscious brewery in the country.” Richard’s Rainwater is the nation’s first FDA-approved rainwater collection company, capturing newly fallen rain and packaging it into recyclable aluminium cans or glass bottles. Dan Griffin, vice president of operations at Made By The Water, commented: “We’re excited that Faubourg’s state-of-the-art facility is playing an important role in reducing waste in our community while also creating quality jobs in New Orleans East”. He added: “...we have a great respect for pure water as it is the number one ingredient in craft beer, and this partnership with Richard’s further solidifies our commitment to wastewater reduction and responsible use of natural resources. In this case, being good stewards of our environment is also good for our business.”

Nutrition brand Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) has appointed Kat Thomas as its new chief executive officer. The position was previously held by BPN founder Nick Bare who will now assume the role of chief creative officer. Thomas co-founded a ready-to-eat oats company and previously served as BPN’s chief revenue officer. According to BPN, she will use her former leadership experience in the health and wellness space to strengthen and expand the company. She commented: “It is an honour to be a part of a team so passionate and true to its founding ethics. I look forward to strengthening the BPN message and identity so we can continue to grow the BPN community.” Bare commented that Thomas is a "strong leader" at the company and is "well-poised" to take on the role.

Kellogg-owned brand Pure Organic, a producer of layered bars made with real fruit juices and purees, has added three baked cracker varieties to its portfolio. The line of baked crackers is made with 100% real cheese and added veggies, as well as being a good source of vitamin D. The flavours include: double cheddar, parmesan garlic and garden ranch. "Filled with better-for-you ingredients and a superior taste in every bite, these crackers are made for kids and parents," said Janice Spurgeon, brand manager for Pure Organic. "We're redefining the norm of snacking – first with our popular layered fruit bars and now with baked crackers – with a mission of creating treats that pay homage to old-school snacks while using quality ingredients for exceptional taste that the whole family can enjoy." Pure Organic's baked crackers' will be available at Kroger's stores nationwide for $4.49.

Unilever-owned Magnum has expanded its portfolio of frozen treats with the launch of four new ice cream flavour combinations. Magnum Double Sunlover is a coconut ice cream, paired with a mango and passionfruit ice cream swirl, a layer of mango and passionfruit sauce encased in white cracking chocolate combined with crispy coconut pieces. Magnum Double Starchaser features a swirled popcorn flavour ice cream and caramel ice cream, encased in a caramel sauce and coated in cracking milk chocolate with crunchy caramelised corn pieces. The Magnum Double Sunlover and Starchaser flavours are available in sticks, minis and tubs. The Mini Double Caramel Multipack Collection features the brand’s first-ever Caramel Almond product, The Mini Caramel Almond flavour. The new flavour is a vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce, encased in Magnum’s classic cracking chocolate with crunchy caramelised almond inclusions. Finally, the brand launched another plant-based variety, Magnum Vegan Raspberry Swirl, a raspberry ice cream with swirls of raspberry sauce, dipped in cracking Magnum Vegan chocolate. The products are available to purchase in UK supermarkets.

Mars has added three new products to its ice cream portfolio under the brands M&M’s, Twix and Dove. According to the company, the launch of the new ice creams will provide a mix of flavour profiles to satisfy every taste. The new products include: M&M's cookies and cream ice cream cookie sandwiches, which contain a combination of M&M's chocolate sweets, baked chocolate cookies, cookie pieces and ice cream; Dove mini sticks vanilla ice cream with dark chocolate and almonds; and Twix cookie dough ice cream, inspired by the Twix cookie dough bars, it provides a blend of soft cookie dough bites, real chopped Twix bars and vanilla ice cream with a caramel swirl. Jayesh Shah, Mars ice cream marketing director, said: "Mars is excited to kick off the New Year by announcing three new, delicious ice cream products". Shah continued: "We know that introducing new varieties and flavours of ice cream to fans can bring more moments of happiness, joy and togetherness, which is why we have paired our delicious Mars Ice Cream with some of our most iconic brands in the Mars portfolio, like Dove, M&M's and Twix. Our new offerings promise consumers a delicious at-home ice cream experience that can be enjoyed all year long." M&M's cookies and cream ice cream cookie sandwiches, Dove mini sticks and Twix cookie dough ice cream have already begun to hit retail shelves, with nationwide availability expected in March.

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Orchard House Foods, a UK-based provider of packaged fruit products, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. A spokesperson said the decision was made following the “extremely challenging economic and trading conditions that have badly hit Orchard House Foods”. As a result, input prices and overheads increased for the company, leading to “significantly increased pressure on cash position”. The company says plans are afoot for an administrator to step in and run Orchard's Corby, Northamptonshire, site, as well as to repay creditors and review strategic options for the business. The spokesperson added: “For our former employees at Gateshead, once an administrator is appointed, they will be able to claim any outstanding monies owed, including the delayed redundancy payments, via The Insolvency Service. We expect this to happen as soon as the administrator has been appointed and we will be providing them with additional support to help with their claims.” Further details were not disclosed.