Mixes and blends: Our testers load up the shelf

Mr. Seltzer Alcoholic Soda Cans

Mr. Seltzer, the hard seltzer brand from the Malka Beer Brewery, is expanding its catalog and flavors while changing its format. It’s enhancing what has already been one of the most successful and delightful products in the market.

Mr. Seltzer was launched about a year ago as a 4.4% ABV alcoholic drink, bottled with flavors like "Blood Orange," "Mango Chill," and "Criminal Lime." This marked an Israeli-made entry into the world of sparkling beverages, previously dominated by overseas products. Now, it’s transitioning to cans and introducing a new flavor, "Dripping Watermelon." Still sugar-free, with no artificial coloring, low in calories (77 per 250ml), and as excellent as ever – perfect for a summer mix. Price: NIS 11-14.

Carmela Summer Collection

The outstanding food site is expanding its diverse offerings even further, providing some new, refreshing, and delightful surprises.

You’ll find, among other things, Yo Egg's hits, including vegan "sunny-side-up" and poached eggs – wonders of Israeli food-tech (NIS 39.90 for a pack of four). There's also an excellent, salty-sour yogurt stone (NIS 46.90 for 220 grams, enough to last you forever), which crumbles effortlessly over hot pans just off the stove, as well as rare Kaffir lime, adding an Asian kick to both dishes and cocktails (NIS 19.90 for a six-pack).

Additionally, there's O'sweet's spreadable chocolate, featuring far less sugar than typical products without sacrificing taste or texture (NIS 34.90 for a 300-gram jar). You’ll also find gluten-free mac and cheese and vegan mac and cheese, both quick to prepare (NIS 17.90) with just the right amount of fun indulgence, organic fruit-based ice pops for freezing (NIS 26.90 for a pack of ten), and Israeli Baghsu cookies (NIS 28.90 for two, NIS 42.90 for four) inspired by India, featuring layers of chocolatey goodness, and much more.

Kinderini by Ferrero

The popular Italian brand expands its temptations, bringing one of its best hits to Israel. We'll quietly accept the delay.

Introducing "Kinderini," butter cookies with three layers of shortcrust pastry and Kinder cream decorations, featuring no less than 18 facial expressions. All converge into table-top fun that, in our opinion, adds extra value for children – if the bag (250 grams, about 20 cookies) actually reaches them in the end. Until then, it's simply another excellent addition to the repertoire.

Raspberry-Flavored Syrup by Achva

The large food company is expanding its shelves with a new addition to its successful drink series.

This new raspberry-flavored syrup contains no added sugar and joins its companions (raspberry, grape, and pineapple) with diet-friendly claims, having less than one calorie per 100 ml of prepared drink.

The concentrated syrup, in a 900 ml bottle (sufficient for about 70 glasses or more – its sweetness certainly works even when generously diluted), delivers a good raspberry taste with a hint of childhood nostalgia, without unnecessary dietary burdens. Price: NIS 8.90-11.90.