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26 June 2025

There's a new jelly for you to try

65% of children want to see more jelly on their school menus

Are you ready for the new McDougalls No Added Sugar Jelly?

To celebrate the launch of McDougalls No Added Sugar Jelly, we asked 500 children to share their thoughts on jelly themed desserts. It includes their favourite pairings and what makes it more exciting.Here are some of the highlights.

  • 65% of children want to see more jelly desserts at school
  • Almost a quarter of children (24%) list jelly as a favourite school dessert.
  • 54% say jelly is more exciting when mixed with fruit.
  • 42% want fun shapes.
  • 34% are excited by bubble tea pearls in jelly.
  • 81% of children eat dessert at school daily or a few times a week.
  • 53% of 9-year-olds and 50% of 10-year-olds eat dessert every day.

Our culinary team have also been busy creating some exciting new recipes Take a look at the links below for some new inspiration.

McDougalls Strawberry Cheesecake
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McDougalls Boba Jelly Selection
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McDougalls Fruit Jellies – Raspberry with Water Melon and Mango with Orange Fruit Jellies
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McDougalls Lemon & Lime and Fizz Jelly
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McDougalls Orange, Mango and Coconut Jelly with a Tropical Fruit Salad
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Raspberry and Rhubarb Jelly with Mascarpone & Chocolate Crumb
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McDougalls Strawberry and Vanilla Jelly with Ice Cream
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