Speciality Food Magazine - May 2025

12 PRODUCT NEWS Take stock with our new food and drink round-up @specialityfood Fairfields creates Chorizo & Red Wine crisps The artisan crisp producer has released Chorizo & RedWine crisps as a limited edition flavour. Made using natural flavourings with a sizeable hit of paprika, the new flavour will appeal to chorizo lovers with its smo ky profile with hints of garlic and fruity red wine undertones and is available in 150g sharing packs. As with the rest of the Fairfields range, the Chorizo & RedWine flavour is gluten- free and vegan-friendly. Robert and Laura Strathern, co- founders of Fairfields Farm, said, “We can’t wait for crisp fans to try our new Chorizo & RedWine flavour. Consumers are always seeking new and exciting flavour experiences, and this one delivers. As soon as we tried it we knewwe were onto a winner! As always, we’re proud of our new product development who have created this perfect flavour, as well as everyone who has worked tirelessly to bring it to life. It’s a limited edition, though, so we just hope that everyone who wants a pack gets their hands on one!” fairfieldsfarmcrisps.co.uk New special edition fromTracklements Wiltshire-based producer Tracklements has released a new special edition product ideal for warmweather foods, only available while stocks last. The new Pineapple & Chilli Relish is zesty, sweet and tangy with heat from chillies, ginger andmustard seed, and is delicious served with pork, fish and rice or alongside barbecued foods. Plus, it is suitable for vegans and those following gluten-free diets. It is an update on Tracklements’ Pineapple Achar, an incredibly popular Special Edition from 2021, following requests from retailers and consumers. Guy Tullberg, managing director of Tracklements, said, “This is such a versatile wonder, at the moment it’s givingmango chutney a run for its money in our house where we’re devouring it with a prawn curry but as soon as the sun comes out I’m rolling out the barbecue to have it with pork ribs.” tracklements.co.uk Oat Avenue produce Matcha variant Oat Avenue have added aMatcha Granola Butter to its range, offering a naturally energising spread for health- conscious shoppers. Created using roasted oats and trending matcha, the new product is a subtly sweet spread packed with antioxidants and is 100% plant-based, top 14 allergen-free, palm-oil free, refined-sugar free, andmade with natural ingredients. Granola butter is a healthy alternative to nut butters, and can be drizzled over porridge, spread on toast, served with yoghurt or eaten straight from the jar. Iva Danchova, founder of Oat Avenue, said, “Withmatcha’s popularity continuing to rise and oat-based products taking centre stage, we believe this flavour taps into both trends at just the right time. Matcha Granola Butter blends the earthy richness of matcha with the creamy, oat-based texture. It’s nut-free, plant-based, and refined sugar-free —making it a unique, health- conscious alternative for modern consumers.” oatavenue.com Biona launches chocolate-coated snacking range Biona has announced the release of a three-strong selection of organic chocolate covered fruit and nut snacks. Created to appeal to the growing number of shoppers searching for snacks that offer indulgence and flavour as well as premium quality, the new range consists of chocolate coated almonds, strawberries and cherries. The almonds are oven-roasted before being sprinkled with sea salt, while the strawberries and cherries are freeze-dried to preserve their natural flavour, nutrients and colour, before being coated in Fairtrade- certified 62% dark chocolate which is also palm oil-free. Carmen Ferguson, brand manager at Biona’s parent company Windmill Organics, said, “At Biona our snacks category is certainly an area where we see plenty of potential for further growth, and we’re delighted to bring to market these three new organic products that combine the nutritional power of nuts and fruit with the indulgence of high-quality dark chocolate. Not only are they delicious, but consumers will also like the fact they are packaged in paper, to meet the growing demand for more sustainable packaging solutions.” biona.co.uk Pork scratching- flavoured crisps enter market Crispmakers Made for Drink have partnered with pork scratching brand Mr Trotters to create pork scratching flavoured crisps. The collaboration taps into the current trend of ‘newstalgia’, whereby classics are given a new lease of life, and the product The new snack is the perfect pairing with a full-bodied real ale, white wine or crisp lager. Dan Featherstone, founder of Made for Drink, said, “Naturally teaming up with slow-cooked snacking hero, Mr Trotter is too enticing an opportunity to swerve. We simply couldn’t wait to add their unique seasoning to our glorious crisps. Something fun and tasty, for what can sometimes feel like a bit of a serious category.” madefordrink.com