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Steve
13-08-2004, 03:21 PM
I have added 2 new products to the site.

Tiger White drinks is an alternative to dairy and soya and comes in a sweetened and unsweetened version. You can find some more information on the website or in out product listings.
http://www.dairyfree.org.uk/images/upload/20040813071825.jpg


Some more info on the company and products:

With growth in the dairy alternatives market exceeding 25 per cent over the past two years, July will see the entrance of new Tiger White, a brand that promises consumers a taste of Mediterranean diets whilst avoiding milk and soya.

Tiger White has been developed for the UK market by adult soft drink specialist Bottlegreen Drinks Co. and is based on the Spanish classic beverage known as horchata de chufa. This is the first time that a chufa-based product has been widely available in the UK.

The Tiger White brand aims to grow the dairy alternative market by attracting new consumers that are seeking healthy options as part of a Mediterranean diet. It also hopes to create fresh interest amongst those shoppers demanding real flavour from dairy alternatives but have failed to be convinced by soya milk’s taste profile.

Roger McDermott, Bottlegreen’s commercial manager for the Tiger White brand comments: “The market for horchata de chufa in Spain is huge with 100 million litres sold each year – that’s twice the size of the UK soya milk market. We’ve refined the traditional Spanish recipe for the UK audience and produced it without the use of additives.

“Naturally nutrient rich, Tiger White’s additive-free status and milk-like qualities combine to offer a strong proposition to dairy alternative shoppers. Two brands have dominated the British offering for some time and we believe that Tiger White can invigorate the market with striking packaging, great taste and a unique product story.”

High in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, new Tiger White is typical of the healthy foods that combine to make up the highly regarded Mediterranean diet. And as a drink suitable for all ages, government health officials may be pleased to learn that Tiger White is naturally low in salt, saturated fat and sugar.

Impactful black and white Tetrapak cartons communicate the provenance of the drink’s recipe and ingredients to the consumer and reinforce Tiger White’s Mediterranean diet credentials.

Small co-operative farmers in Southeast Spain take responsibility for growing the chufas – also known as tiger roots - which are in fact the tuber of the sedge plant. The cultivation helps to maintain a traditional system of small open fields that create a perfect habitat for a rich fauna - a marked contrast to the factory farming of soya beans by agriculture’s global giants.

Processing, blending and packaging also takes place in Spain.

“Tesco a has been the first to list Tiger White,” adds Roger McDermott, “and all of the other multiples have expressed strong interest. A listing with Booths is already scheduled for later in the year.

“We’ll be supporting the launch of Tiger White with a major PR campaign that runs through until next spring, bolstered by instore activities and a presence at consumers events.”

Tiger White is initially available in two variants, both packaged in one litre cartons; Unsweetened Tiger White carries a recommended selling price of £1.59 and Sweetened Tiger White – naturally sweetened with apple juice – is priced from £1.65. It will be positioned in store amongst other ambient dairy alternatives.

Copper
13-08-2004, 06:47 PM
This sounds interesting. I look forward to giving it a test if my local Tesco ever stock it. I have been amazed at their inability to control stock this week. No soya dream for the whole week (not for the first time). The real shocker was no spuds!!! Well I lie there were 6 bags of new spuds and 3 very large bags of spuds for mashing etc. My mother wanted a small bag of spuds she could use for mashing - I had to buy a very large bag :(

Also why do they stock lactolite on a very high shelf!? I am less that 5 foot tall so I have to ask other customers to reach it for me.

I dislike shopping at the best of times, so running out of things for weeks on end makes me mad.:rant:

Pam
14-08-2004, 07:20 AM
I have found that dairy free stuff in general seems to run out and not be replaced for some time at most supermarkets, I've been waiting for a couple of weeks for Morrisons to get plain Yofu back in stock and there have been many occasions when they haven't had any unsweetened soya milk. I've also had many wasted trips to Tesco and Sainsbury's for Free From Chocolate only to find the shelf bare.

Morrisons is usually fairly good at stock control for general groceries, though a salad ingredient occasionally might run out and they once ran out of carrots at christmas. I also find that the choice in bread is a bit limited by the time I get there on friday tea time after work. But I am a creature of habit and prefer to go to the same place every week so I put up with it and make do with what I can get.

Lan
14-08-2004, 01:33 PM
Hi all,

This is terrible. I hate it when the dairy products are low. Maybe we should write and complain.

I know I have sent an e-mail to Sainsbury's about the lack of their free from soft cheese and, surprise suprise, no answer as yet. Will definitely keep you posted on the result.

Maybe we should all stand up together and tell these supermarkets what we really, think. Only then, may they actually take notice. One complaint seems to be ignored. 400 would be a number even they couldn't ignore.

Kind Regards,


Lan. :bleh:

matt
15-08-2004, 04:52 AM
i have to say i'm not a great fan of morrisons/safeways because they are a cut price store they tend not to care too much about customer services. i find the best has to be waitrose. a little more expensive but i've never seen them run out of their own dairy free milk, and complaints are dealt with then and there.
i've heard nothing from sainsburys either but if they've only had a couple of complaints then it's no suprise. i don't think we're going to get all 400 to complain. something for the email when you send it steve.

lynn@sector.co.uk
18-08-2004, 01:49 PM
Sainsbury's Customer Services Help Line told me that they have discontinued their Free From cheese spead.

Lynn

Hi all,

This is terrible. I hate it when the dairy products are low. Maybe we should write and complain.

I know I have sent an e-mail to Sainsbury's about the lack of their free from soft cheese and, surprise suprise, no answer as yet. Will definitely keep you posted on the result.

Maybe we should all stand up together and tell these supermarkets what we really, think. Only then, may they actually take notice. One complaint seems to be ignored. 400 would be a number even they couldn't ignore.

Kind Regards,


Lan. :bleh:

Lan
18-08-2004, 09:22 PM
Hi all,

I am unable to eat Tofutti cheese as it is too herby. I really enjoyed the Sainsbury's Free From Soft Cheese. Am I the only one?

If not let's bombard them with complaint e-mails. I feel this is disgusting as it is the only soft cheese I and many others can digest.

Please feel free to e-mail them, if not for yourself, for all the people who enjoyed it.

Kind Regards,

Lan. :rant:

Copper
19-08-2004, 01:27 PM
Going back to the Tiger White topic :) I have just returned from my local Tesco with a smile on my face. They had Tiger White on the shelf and a free tasting session. The unsweetened was ok and the sweetened was even better. I can see myself having cornflakes for breakfast - I can't remember the last time I had those.


It costs £1.65 for a litre carton.

matt
20-08-2004, 05:03 AM
cornflakes for breakfast! don't we live life on the edge! glad tesco's is now stocking it. i may have to get out there and buy some. thing is i've got used to black tea and coffee so don't know if it's worth the hassle. the problem i often found was that they stocked stuff for a while but every now and then they forgot to reorder so for a few days no stock. all supermarkets seem to be guilty of that with dairy free.

good to hear we have another option though.