Speciality Food Magazine - May 2025

13 The clean-label broth brand has released Chicken Ramen and Beef Pho Instant Bone Broth as limited edition launches. The new products contain authentic flavour and nutrition and provide the same convenience as a conventional stock cube, but contain no artificial additives or ultra-processed ingredients. Chicken Ramen is a smooth, umami broth infused withmiso, garlic and ginger for a Japanese-inspired dish, while Beef Pho is deep and aromatic with the authentically Vietnamese taste of star anise, cinammon and cloves. Freja’s award-winning range brings together slow-simmered bone broth with vegetables, herbs and spices, providing consumers with high levels of protein, collagen, and all nine essential amino acids. They are made with only natural ingredients including grass-fed beef and free-range chicken, and are gluten and dairy-free. Jess Leather, co-founder, said, “The stock and broth category is flooded with ultra-processed options that rely on artificial flavourings rather than real ingredients, and this is often worse when you get into the World Foods aisle. We wanted to change that and create a healthy, flavourful, store cupboard hero. Our Instant Bone Broths are made with real, slow-simmered bone broth, bringing a delicious, restaurant-quality taste without the additives - just great flavour and great nutrition in one easy and convenient step.” frejafoods.com Sorso releases timesaving meal solutions Sorso’s range of tomato and red pepper-based products has been designed to help consumers cut down onmidweek prep by providing the same depth of flavour and nutritional benefits as cooking from scratch. The range consists of sauces, concentrated pastes and gazpachos that contain no added sugars, preservatives or additives and contain premium vine- ripened tomatoes selected for their natural sweetness and vibrant flavour. All natural and gluten-free, the products can form the base of many every day dishes. Sandra, founder, said, “I was frankly tired of blandmeals and an unhappy family, so I decided to trymy hand at making the kind of tomato-based sauce I remembered having as a kid, transforming our dinner table to enjoy quality family time over a delicious and nutritious meal. I’mnow on a mission to give busy families the same opportunity by bringingmy sauces to everyone, to feed families around the UK.” sorsosauce.com Freja releases broths inspired by Asian cuisine Realfoods Organico makes wholesome addition to range The wholefood supplier has welcomed a six-strong range of jarred beans and pulses to its selection. Sourced from Italian family farms, the new products – Borlotti Beans, Chickpeas, Red Kidney Beans, White Cannellini Beans, Black Turtle Beans and Fine Peas – have all been grown using techniques which ensure high levels of fibre and that they hold their shape without becoming too starchy in texture. Every batch of beans in the range has been hand sorted, soaked overnight and pressure cooked before being bathed in Sicilian sea salt. Charles Redfern, founder of Organico, said, “As one of the tastiest, most sustainable food categories on the planet it was important that we lent our weight to the great bean and pulse debate by doing our bit to ensure they stay front-of-plate. Needless to say our ‘as nature intended’ beans and pulses represent the most ‘planet positive’ range you’ll find on shelf, adhering to our uncompromising organic and environmental impact targets in terms of pesticides, climate and biodiversity.” organicorealfoods.com New Infused Olive Oils fromOlives Et Al Olives Et Al have launched a three-strong range of infused olive oils which have been infused and bottled by hand in Dorset. Available in Chilli, Lemon and Basil variants, each item in the range is made with 100% extra virgin olive oil –making them entirely seed oil-free – and is perfect for dressing, drizzling, dipping and marinading. Chilli Olive Oil is infused with a range of chillies for optimumflavour and balance, including Aleppo pepper for rich, earthy sweetness; Lemon Oil, infused with lemon oil and zest, provides a citrussy punch; and Basil Olive Oil is delicious served with tomatoes and pasta. Lewis Slayden, head of business development, said, “As an ex-chef and avid barbecuer, I’mpersonally very excited to use these inmarinades and dressings. The bright, bold design has real shelf presence and does justice to our food ethos of keeping things simple. With Olive Oil more popular than ever, it’s a perfect addition to a summer range.” olivesetal.co.uk Nashi creates hangover prevention drink A science-backed drink based on Korean pear juice has been created to support alcohol metabolism, and is now available for UK retailers to stock. Nashi is designed to reduce the severity of hangovers and is inspired by a Korean tradition in which Korean pear juice is used as a hangover remedy, an ancient tip that has been verified by modern studies. Made from 100% Korean pear juice, each can of Nashi provides the 220ml dose that has been proven to support the body’s alcohol breakdown process. The new product taps into the growing mindful drinking and wellness-driven alcohol alternatives market, and is to be consumed 20 minutes before drinking alcohol for optimum effect. Taya Jackson, co-founder, said, “We created Nashi because we believe life is for living, whether that means hitting the gym, enjoying time with family, or simply getting through the workday without a pounding headache. We’re not about encouraging excessive drinking – we’re about making it easier to enjoy a balanced lifestyle so you can have the night before and the morning after.” nashipearjuice.com specialityfoodmagazine.com