This Cottage Delight convenience range is being launched by the specialty food brand in the UK in a bid to help it make its handcrafted jams, chutneys and pickles more accessible by consumers.
The product range has been developed exclusively for the convenience store channel and is meant to elevate shopper expectations with what they can find at their nearby retailer. Shoppers will be drawn in thanks to eye-catching packaging, while the premium flavor and quality will keep them coming back. The range includes sweet and savory varieties alongside sauces to ensure there's something for anytime of day.
National Account Manager Tony Price spoke further on the inspiration behind the Cottage Delight convenience range saying, "Premiumisation is key to Cottage Delight, because consumers now understand the real costs of cheap food, in terms of its environmental impact, and need to be sure of the provenance of what they buy. Edible escapism is another major factor, with a third of consumers buying more treats, weekend, and midweek ‘pick me ups’ and treats as pleasurable and occasional necessities."
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