We are well into September, but trends that defined Summer 2025 are still dominating headlines and supermarket aisles.
In this week’s round-up, private-label and branded goods continue to tap into consumer demand for confection-inspired dairy treats; while another alt-dairy maker has joined the matcha trend by introducing a new flavored plant-based milk alternative.
Scroll down to find out more about each new product release . . .
Arla launches Cultura
Arla Foods is introducing its range of gut health drinks and yogurts Arla Cultura in the UK.
With a blend of different bacteria cultures, calcium, fiber and vitamins, the cultured milk range comprises 500ml drinking yogurt in three flavors: original, raspberry and blueberry, while the potted yogurt (450g) comes in original, strawberry and blueberry.
Strings & Things launch Munch Mix
Strings & Things is launching two new Munch Mixes in the UK. Available in Cheddar Cheese & Crunchy Crackers and Cheddar Cheese & Crunchy Pretzels, each Munch Mix has two compartments: one with cheddar cheese cubes, and the other with either crunchy crackers or crunchy pretzels.
The range is launching in Asda from 4th September and available in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Ocado later in the month.
Aldi’s Angel Hair ice cream
Angel Hair chocolate – the pink counterpart of the infamous Dubai chocolate bar – has caused a stir this summer, amassing millions of views, the vividly pink chocolate comes stuffed with Turkish pişmaniye, a type of confection that gives it its ‘angel hair’ look.
In the UK, Aldi is launching the Gamberina Angel Hair Ice Cream, which marries creamy ice cream with white chocolate, swirls of pistachio and pink cotton candy sauce topped with freeze-dried raspberries. The supermarket has also restocked its Dubai Chocolate ice cream to capitalize on demand for the on-trend desserts.
Angel Hair will be landing in freezers from September 15.
Kit-Kat Matcha ice cream
And another frozen novelty, this time from food major Nestlé.
Launching this month in Thailand, Kit Kat Matcha ice cream is designed to meet the surging popularity of matcha across Asia, where consumers are increasingly drawn to its rich flavor and wellness appeal, says the company.
Formulates in Nestlé’s R&D center in Singapore, the new ice cream format delivers ‘a perfect balance of signature creamy wafer ice cream and bold matcha coating’.
Sproud’s Matcha alt milk
Plant-based alt dairy brand Sproud has also jumped on the matcha trend. The company’s new plant-based milk alternative is made from matcha and spirulina and claims to feature a ‘unique foamable quality’, has pea protein and low sugar content and can be served hot or cold.
It comes in 1L cartons are is available to purchase in the UK via the Sproud website.
