A choice of exhibitors at this year’s World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) have launched new and exciting product ranges which deliver more choice and health benefits for airlines and passengers alike.
Propercorn is a primary-time exhibitor at this year’s WTCE and following the launch in their 20g popcorn bag range in 2011, the corporate this week unveiled a brand new and smaller 10g bag, following feedback from airlines. Within the cabin, the brand new range takes up less space for storing and for passengers, with each bag coming under 50 calories, the health benefits include: high in fibre; low in salt; natural ingredients; wheat-free and vegetarian friendly.
“I’m finding that passengers now expect a healthy option for snacks and at WTCE this week, we’ve had great interest from major flag carriers in our new 10g bag range, which we developed specifically for the show,” said Aaron Glover, Head of Sales for Propercorn.
Following their success within the 2011 Mercury Awards (Winners Food and Beverage) for “it’s just…my bag of fries”, Green Gourmet targeted WTCE because the biggest show to launch a brand new range of goods under the “it’s just…” brand.
After entering the airline market just two years ago, Green Gourmet have continued to conduct market research and its latest Buy-on-Board and Complimentary additions include southern fried chicken poppers and fries and croque monsieur. The newest products deliver tailor-made solutions for airline operators which are easy to make use of in addition to hitting certain price points.
“We give the chance to deliver “high street” quality products to airline passengers. As an example, the newest range of mini-ciabattas that we’ve launched this week could be tailored to fit one or more special dietary requirements, e.g. gluten-free,“ said Neil Humphries, Sales Director at Green Gourmet.
The company confirmed they’d received many enquiries and interest following the launch at WTCE.
FLYHIDRATE is another new exhibitor who identified WTCE because the best showcase to launch a brand new powdered range in their liquid ready-to-drink hydration system, following extensive feedback from airlines.
The new powdered galley pack replicates the company’s liquid system. With its lightweight design, the galley pack incorporates compact and straightforward to make use of packaging; it’s also cost-effective because it has a shelf lifetime of two years.
FLYHIDRATE is the results of a two-year collaboration between food innovators, nutritionists, researchers on the University of Otago and funding by the hot Zealand Ministry of Science and Innovation. The exceptionally dry air in aircraft cabins is an important reason behind the lack of approximately 1 extra litre of water every 5 hours during flying, which has many subsequent effects on body functions. To counter dehydration, the pack has a singular multi-electrolyte composition which enables better fluid retention than drinking plain water.
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