Nestle has launched a range of cooked, sliced hams in the UK under its Herta brand.

The Swiss food maker is trialling four lines in Sainsbury’s stores – a beechwood smoked ham, a classic French line, a continental grilled SKU and an oven-roasted herbed product. The hams are priced at GBP2.00 (US$3.18).

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When contacted by just-food, the company declined to comment further given the launch is a trial.

The Herta brand, which Nestle acquired in 1986, is better known for frankfurters.

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