Monday Distillery has released its first three non-alcoholic premixes. Its Classic Dry Gin & Tonic, Exotic Spice Gin & Tonic and rum flavoured Dark & Stormy are alcohol and sugar free.

Squealing Pig has released its Pinot Noir Gin just in time for World Gin Day (13 June). Available exclusively in Australia, it’s infused with 12 botanicals, berry flavour notes and a dash of the brand’s Pinot Noir.

The Uncle Tobys Oats team has added a new flavour to it Super Blends range, as it mees consumer demand for a breakfast option going beyond a simple bowl of oats with its new Turmeric & Coconut variety.

Sunny Queen Australia has expanded its range of meal solutions for the food service industry, launching its new variety of Crustless Quiches.

South Australian confectioner Robern Menz has introduced the Violet Crumble Dark Bag to Coles stores around the country, creating a new format of the popular choc-covered honeycomb bar for consumers.

MorningStar Farms is bringing its meat-free alternatives from the US to Australia, as it helps consumers break out of their midweek dinner routine with its plant-based protein range.

Vegan brioche buns from The Fry Family Food Co will hit Woolworths shelves around the country this week, adding a new element to the plant-based burger meal.

Krispy Kreme is partnering with Snickers for two limited-edition releases – the Snickers Ring Doughnut and the Snickers Inspired Filled Doughnut – available from this weekend.

Bulla Dairy Foods’ Choc Tops will be available to buy in stores for a limited time from this week, shifting the usual distribution model from cinemas and into Coles.

Cape Byron Distillery has opened the family vault and produced a limited-edition kumquat gin, combining the natural acidity and mild bitterness of kumquats with its Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin.

Danone has launched an ice-cream style dessert of its high-protein snack range, YoPRO. It follows Danone’s release of YoPRO in a nut protein bar format.

Bonne Maman has developed a new caramel spread, aiming to add a depth of flavour to baking recipes, as well as being drizzled over desserts.

Kellogg’s is adding plant sterols to Sultana Bran, extending the product range of the well-known cereal to help lower cholesterol.

US plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat has launched its new Beyond Beef mince products in select Coles stores around the country, offering consumers an alternative protein choice in their weekly shop.

Kraft Heinz has commissioned a new study which reveals around a third of Australians are buying foods that are lacking in protein, coinciding with the launch of its new plant-based range Plant Proteinz.

In 2017, Danone announced a commitment for its products to be healthier and more sustainable. Its latest offering in the YoPRO range is evidence of that. Kim Berry spoke with Xavier Gonzalez and Dr Michelle Rowney about its high protein bar range.