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Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market.

UK juice and smoothies brand Innocent has introduced a new range of dessert-inspired, indulgent smoothie varieties, launching in Tesco stores from today (11 May 2026).

US-based frozen novelties brand Chipwich has announced two new flavour additions to its Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich range: Vanilla Chocolate Almond and Brown Butter Pecan.

The new variant combines blueberry jelly with raspberry popping boba, mirroring flavour and texture cues popularised by bubble tea and Asian desserts.

The move reflects a broader strategy among dairy manufacturers to reposition yogurt as a flexible, all-day snack rather than a breakfast staple.

Premium ready meal brand FieldGoods has collaborated with UK-based natural nut butter brand Pip & Nut to introduce a limited-edition Peanut Butter Brownie.

Müller UK & Ireland’s Müller Rice brand has added a new, limited-edition flavour, Churros & Honey, to its rice pudding line-up.

Carnation, a brand under Nestlé, has launched its latest product: Pistachio Flavour Drizzle.

The English Cheesecake Company has unveiled its latest dessert flavour, Banoffee Pie Cheesecake, a product designed to merge two beloved British classics.