Nutella Plant-Based

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Ferrero Announces Launch of Nutella Plant-Based in European Supermarkets

Ferrero has announced the launch of a plant-based version of its much-loved chocolate hazelnut spread, Nutella, in select European markets. In the new spread, milk has been replaced with plant-based ingredients such as chickpeas and rice syrup, reportedly providing the same taste and texture as the original Nutella recipe. With the launch, Ferrero is targeting the increasing number of consumers choosing to cut down on or completely avoid animal products. Nutella Plant-Based has been certified as vegan by The Vegetarian Society. “We welcome Ferrero’s efforts to meet the needs and expectations of the millions of consumers following plant-based and vegan diets,” said Vanessa Brown, Head of Trademarks at the Vegetarian Society. “We are pleased to announce that the new Nutella Plant-Based meets the Vegetarian Society’s …

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Ferrero to launch plant-based Nutella

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Ferrero to Launch Plant-Based Nutella in Italy

Italian multinational confectionery company Ferrero has revealed that it will launch plant-based Nutella in Italy this autumn. The announcement comes as Ferrero celebrates the 60th year of the iconic chocolate hazelnut spread. According to askanews, the new spread was presented to retailers earlier this month at the NielsenIQ event Linkontro in Sardinia. The recipe is reportedly very similar to the original, aside from the fact that milk powder has been replaced with an as-yet unconfirmed plant-based ingredient. Original Nutella will remain available. The plant-based Nutella is said to be aimed at flexitarians and lactose-intolerant people, and will reportedly be certified vegan. However, it appears that the spread will still contain palm oil, a controversial ingredient among ethical consumers. “We like to be a partner of …

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