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Candy given zing with new lemon variants
This month's rundown of the latest novel launches from the food industry looks at two new lemon-inspired variants in the confectionerymarket, with chocolate and mint producers looking to generate interest with unique flavors. In other news, an olive oil producer is extolling the virtues of harvesting by moonlight, while a dried soupmanufacturer is focusing on the health-conscious consumer. Starting in the UK, Thorntons has launched a new limited edition flavor of Thorntons Chocolate Block to "celebrate 100 years" of the Thorntonsbrand. The new Cloudy Lemonade variety, claimed to be inspired by the traditional soft drink, is described as white chocolate that contains popping candy and lemon oil. While the ingredients are notespecially novel, the product is an interesting example of repositioning a traditional flavor for a new category, as well as providing nostalgia appeal that ties into the company's centenarycommemorations. Meanwhile, Peppersmith is another UK confectionery manufacturer focusing on the possibilities of lemon, with the release of a new Sicilian Lemon & Fine English Peppermint flavor of its sugar-freePeppersmith Fresh Mints. As well as being sugar free, the mints are said to be free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. This additive-free positioning and the use of elaborate flavorssuch as Sicilian Lemon seem to be a way of exploring mints' premium potential, thus opening the door for other more sophisticated flavors in the category. Moving to olive oil, the Brazilian producerVictor Guedes is introducing its new Gallo Colheita Ao Luar Extra Virgin Olive Oil to its domestic market. The name means "moonlight harvest" and, according to the producer, the olives are picked atnight when temperatures are lower, something it claims helps to preserve the oil's aroma and quality. Aside from the unusual new angle on olive harvesting, the concept allows the producer to...