Life Health Foods International Marketing Manager Mark Roper and celebrated restaurateur Ganesh Raj of the Tasting Shed discuss how attitudes to food are changing as we deal with challenges like climate change, animal welfare and placing our health and wellbeing first this World Vegetarian Month.
LISA’s Hummus and Marmite fans, rejoice! New Zealand’s most trusted vegetarian brand, LISA’s, has found its best mate in the form of iconic Kiwi brand Marmite; with the two joining forces in a ‘tasty as’ collaboration to launch LISA’s Marmite Hummus.
The quintessentially Kiwi mix combines the adored flavour of LISA’s Original hummus with the unmistakable taste of Marmite; the result is a deliciously unique product that’s set to enter Aotearoa’s gastronomic hall of fame whether you say ‘nah, yeah’ or ‘yeah, nah’ to this flavour combo.
LISA’s Marmite Hummus is the coming together of two supermarket favourites and a combination that Kiwis never knew they needed, which will be the new go-to delicious dip for crackers, pretzels, bagels, veggies, toast, chip sammies… the list goes on and on!
“LISA’s is known for its delicious flavour combinations, but this is the most interesting one we’ve released to date – and luckily, us Kiwis love to be experimental and try new flavours,” says Mark Roper, Life Health Foods International Marketing Manager.
“LISA’s is a Kiwi brand through and through, and we couldn’t be more excited to be collaborating with Marmite, another much-loved homegrown brand. We can’t wait for New Zealanders to give LISA’s Marmite Hummus a try with their own best mates and tell us what they think.”
Just like LISA’S other products, LISA’s Marmite Hummus still has the same high-quality ingredients – chickpea, garlic, tahini and a squeeze of lemon juice – plus the added bonus of Marmite-y goodness.“We’ve truly lived up to Marmite’s ‘made to be messed with’ slogan with this iconically Kiwi collaboration, and we look forward to hearing what Kiwi foodies think of our latest culinary creation,” says Pete Davis, Sanitarium™ Health Food Company National Marketing Manager.
“Marmite, and LISA’s Hummus, are both Kiwi icons in their own right, and now that they’ve come together, we hope New Zealanders will agree it’s a match made in heaven – right up there with fish and chips, or tomato sauce on a pie.”
Is plant based meat a healthier choice? A new locally researched report says a resounding yes!
Health is the #1 reason Aussies and Kiwis eat less meat, according to Life Health Food’s 2019 consumer insight research Hungry for Plant Based published in partnership Food Frontier.
The latest report from Food Frontier, released with accredited practicing dietician Teri Lichtenstein, Plant Based Meat: A Healthy Choice?, explores the health and nutrition of plant based meats. The nutritional comparison to meat is striking.
To learn more, download your copy here.
The latest addition to Bean Supreme’s range has just hit supermarket shelves over Summer 2019/20 – Bean Supreme Marinated Chilli & Lime Jackfruit, and Bean Supreme Marinated BBQ Jackfruit.
Perfect for vegans, vegetarians or flexitarians, the Marinated Jackfruit range comes in a convenient ‘pulled’ format that is ready to go straight out of the pack.
It’s big on flavour and with a texture customers will be sure to love – that means no hard bits or seeds, making it super easy to whip up a variety of tasty dishes.
Find it in the chilled section of most good supermarkets with the rest of the Bean supreme range.
Find out more about the Bean Supreme product range, or get in touch with our sales team for foodservice opportunities.
Our much-loved brand Naked Kitchen has come to the rescue for Kiwis looking for healthy, nutritious and convenient meal solutions, with a brand-new range of Eat Well chilled meals made to restore, comfort, nourish and calm.
Comprising four flavours – Green Pea, Broccoli, Spinach & Mint Soup; Tomato, Aubergine & Chickpea Bowl; Cauliflower, Coconut & Turmeric Dahl; and Mushroom, Quinoa & Puy Lentil Risotto – the meals are 100% plant-based, gluten-free, and packed with nutritious ingredients designed to help Kiwis feel healthier and happier.
True to Naked Kitchen’s philosophy, the Naked Kitchen Eat Well range uses premium authentic ingredients and no preservatives, artificial colours or flavours.
The launch comes as new research continues to reveal that Kiwis are embracing plant-based eating, with the parent company of Naked Kitchen, Life Health Foods, revealing that one in three Kiwis are reducing their meat intake, citing health as the number one reason for making the switch.
Wellness is also top of mind more than ever, with 35% of New Zealanders indicating they are more concerned about health and wellbeing amidst the current climate in 2020.
“More and more, Kiwis are looking to incorporate healthy, plant-based foods into their diet, but with our busy schedules, it also needs to be simple,” says Mark Roper, Life Health Foods International Marketing Manager. “These meals offer an incredibly easy solution to serving nutritious, yummy food, without any of the admin involved.”
To complement Naked Kitchen Eat Well’s health benefits, the range is also more sustainable. Packaged in plastics resin #2 (high density polyethylene) – a first in NZ in the premium chilled soups and meals category – Naked Kitchen Eat Well’s packaging is recyclable under the Love NZ Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme.
To find out more about Naked Kitchen, follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.