PLA Innovation of the Week: spring means flowers, even for yogurt

Trying to capture the essence of spring is new Andechser Natur Blossom Magic Organic Mild Yogurt, a new yogurt from Germany that is offered in two flower-inspired flavors including Heidi (a raspberry yogurt with marigold and sunflower petals). Blossom Magic is the innovation of the week from Datamonitor Consumer's Product Launch Analytics.

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New food review: coffee moves to the food aisle with "energy bean" launch

A technology-led innovation that takes ground coffee and reforms it into novel "energy beans" features in this month's rundown of the latest food launches. Meanwhile, interest in Mediterranean foods shows no sign of letting up in the US, with the launch of an unusual blend of Greek yogurt and hummus, and classic cuisine is influencing innovation in the desserts category in France.

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Manufacturers need to change sports nutrition's image to benefit from "fresh" and "natural" claims

To capitalize on the growing market for sports nutrition, manufacturers must explore ways to align with the growing demand for fresh and "natural" products among mainstream consumer groups.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a new plant-based milk substitute made from birdseed

If there was a competition for the milk substitute made from the most obscure ingredient, new Soria Natural Canary Grass Beverage (bebida de alpiste) would take the prize. Claimed to help lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels, this new drink is made from the seeds of canary grass. New in Spain, this product is the innovation of the week from Datamonitor's Product Launch Analytics.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: butter goes "Greek"

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New food review: eggs and milk step up their ethical positioning

This month's look at product innovation in the food industry notes that ethical claims are becoming more influential in the dairy market, as consumers pay more attention to the welfare issues associated with the production of eggs and milk. In other news, unusual savory flavor blends are being favored for snack products, while chilled soup is looking to boost its value as a freshly cooked meal.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: fresh milk from grass-fed cows

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New food review: energy products take a cue from medicine with capsule innovation

A new energizing powder sold in capsules and designed to be sucked through a straw rather than consumed as a drink or a shot is among the innovations to feature in this month's roundup of the latest food industry launches. In other news, cake mixes have taken a decorative turn, and a rival to peanut butter has hit stores in the US.

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New food review: nutritionally enhanced broccoli emerges as new "super superfood"

The race to develop ever more nutritionally beneficial foods has gathered pace, as revealed in this month's summary of the latest food industry launches, with the launch of a new broccoli enhanced with cancer-fighting agents. Meanwhile, the egg category could be, quite literally, set for a shakeup, with the launch of an innovative aerosol format.

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a pink soft drink for women

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