Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) has launched a limited edition of Quality Street in the Middle East region, suitable for the approaching holy month of Ramadan.

The specially designed 850g tin is exclusive to travel retail and has a sleeve that features a gold Arabic theme depicting symbolic elements. NITR customer marketing manager, Alan Brennan, notes, “This is the fifth year we have offered the Quality Street Ramadan gift tin. It fits perfectly within our Perfect Store compete...

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Almost 100 journalists from all over the world participated in the poll to select the top three innovations presented in the New Product Showcase at the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) in Cologne. The winners were presented on the morning of the third day of the fair:

1. Cacobean AG: KIDI-CHOC child-friendly chocolate with low sugar content
2. ültje: Bolivian peanuts
3. Pralibel N.V.: Dessert pralines

The top three innovations underscore not only the versatility, but also the great...
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A selection of interesting food and beverage items from the recent Fancy Food Show held on Jan. 15-17 at San Fransisco can be seen in Hartman's website. You can find here the show’s top buzz-worthy finds, as well as an outward-bound tour of where the true trends are emanating from.

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Kellogg has expanded its line of Special K products in the US with the introduction of Special K low fat granola and Special K fruit crisps. The new Special K granola contains 3g of fat per 52g serving, 190 calories and six grams of protein and five grams of fibre.

Meanwhile, the company is also bringing out Special K fruit crisps as a “healthier” snacking option. At 100 calories pre serving, the new bars are available in Strawberry and Blueberry flavours.

"When managing their weight ...

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