Tesco launches new fruit with unique taste and packaging 'for the first time'

Tesco launches new fruit with unique taste and packaging 'for the first time' Fans of the fruit can now have a pot all to themselves Tesco shoppers can now get their hands on a unique fruit that is said to taste naturally sweet, like candyfloss, and offer various health benefits. And for the first time, the fruit is available in new packaging that customers have not seen in the supermarket before. Cotton Candy grape snack pots have launched exclusively at Tesco. A 125g pot costs £1.25 each, or shoppers could get two for £2 with a Tesco Clubcard. The viral social media fruit treat is now available in a handy grab-and-go snack pot for the first time. Tesco says the grapes may be of interest for parents as healthy treats for their kids as they go back to school. The supermarket also says they're ideal for popping into lunchboxes, grabbing for school pick-up or taking straight to after-school clubs. Health specialists say that although the Cotton Candy grapes taste like a treat, they are a traditional grape variety. Their distinctive, fresh flavour isn't created through added or artificial sugars, flavourings, or genetic modification. Nutritionist, Suzie Sawyer, explained: "Instead, it's the result of traditional breeding techniques that have been used for thousands of years. These techniques involve carefully crossing the pollen from two high-flavour grape varieties to create a completely new and unique variety, often known as the 'offspring'." The supermarket launched these grab-and-go portions in August 2026. The pots are available in stores alongside their standard 400g punnets and 800g sharing packs, as part of an exclusive UK brand partnership. Dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton, who has a doctorate in child nutrition, said: "Cotton Candy grapes offer something a little different, with a naturally sweet flavour that often surprises people when they first try them. Many people assume such a delicious flavour must be the result of artificial ingredients, but that's not the case. "Cotton Candy grapes were developed using traditional plant breeding techniques. They contain no added sugars or artificial flavourings – their distinctive sweet taste comes entirely from the grape itself. "Two of the drivers for snacking are convenience and taste, which is why less healthy options dominate our food choices. This could change if people tried a product like Cotton Candy grapes, which are not only easy to snack on but deliver a naturally sweet flavour, making them feel like a treat." Cotton Candy is also a winner of the International Taste Institute Brussels Superior Taste Award 2026. How are grapes good for you? Eating grapes helps protect your heart, boosts brain function, and provides powerful antioxidants like resveratrol and vitamin K. They also support a healthy immune system and help keep your blood pressure low. - Heart health: Potassium and fibre in grapes help lower blood pressure and clear bad cholesterol. - Brain power: Antioxidants reduce stress on brain cells to protect memory. - Cell protection: Plant compounds fight free radicals to lower the risk of chronic illnesses. - Bone strength: Vitamins and minerals like vitamin K and calcium keep bones strong.