Speciality Food Magazine - May 2025

specialityfoodmagazine.com 23 OLIVES ET AL TRUFFLE SALTED ROASTED NUTS Luxurious kiln roasted peanuts, cashews and almonds flavoured with truffle salt. olivesetal.co.uk PROPER NUTTY SMUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER A uniquely textured nut butter containing only 99.5% peanuts and 0.5% salt. Deliciously versatile. propernutty.co.uk NUTS ABOUT NUTS Rich in health benefits, flavour and versatility – no wonder nuts are trending in 2025 N uts are big news in 2025. While just a few years ago the market was focused in on snacking – with salted or dry roasted peanuts dominating proceedings – these days the options are far more varied (and delicious). Consumers can now uncover a wealth of nut snacks whatever their dietary preferences, whether they’re keen on their inherent health benefits or seeking indulgence. Nuts can be coated in fine quality chocolate or presented as part of a heart-healthy snack mix; the choices are endless. There’s a whole host of other options on the market, too, from plant-based milk alternatives to Asian-inspired condiments and sauces, and nut and seed-heavy granolas and muesli, meaning that every meal of the day provides opportunities to go nuts. Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and pistachios are proven strong sellers, but keep an eye out for lesser-known options to satisfy your shoppers’ taste for new. A TASTE FOR PISTACHIO Nuts also have the ability to go viral; Dubai chocolate being a prime example. A chocolate bar filled with pistachio creme and crispy knafeh, created by Fix Dessert Chocolatier became a worldwide sensation in 2024 and spawned all manner of iterations – including in the speciality food market. Dubai chocolate hasn’t only inspired chocolatiers and mainstream retailers including Marks & Spencer to create their own version of the treat; pistachio has become a trending flavour across the board – from bakery products to hot drinks, as well as pizza toppings and in the form of pistachio pesto – and this trend is set to stay for months to come, as the season for pistachio ice cream and pistachio topped Burrata beckons. Truffle & Percorino Roasted Nut Mix FOREST FEAST Truffle & Pecorino Roasted Nut Mix from Forest Feast is a new gourmet snack blend featuring slow-roasted peanuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, and macadamias, seasoned with zesty Italian Pecorino cheese and enriched with the earthy flavour of black truffle. This innovative offering caters to the growing market for premium, high-quality snacks, providing a standout option in the snacking category. forestfeast.com STOCK CHECK RAISE SNACKS RASPBERRY Delicious clusters of nuts and seeds with fruity raspberry flavour. High in fibre and protein, and gluten-free. raisesnacks.co.uk BUTTER BIKE CINNAMON RAISIN PEANUT BUTTER Plump, juicy raisins and toasty warm cinnamon lace a rugged peanut butter for a naturally sweet and moreish spread. butterbike.co.uk Cocktail Hour Nuts 140g is a nut mix to get you in the party mood with its combination of chilli cashews and peanuts, hickory smoke seasoned almonds, and caramelised sesame hazelnuts, as served in some of London’s most famous cocktail bars. This mix is one of Cambrook’s specialities with their know how in the art of baking, seasoning and caramelising the best grades of nuts. A unique and irresistible sweet and salty combination perfect for the Cocktail Hour or indeed any hour! cambrookfoods.co.uk C ocktail Hour Nuts CAMBROOK [The nut] trend is driven by the increasing health consciousness among consumers, as well as the rise in veganism and vegetarianism. As a result, there is a growingmarket for innovative and sustainable nut-based products, such as nut milks, butters, and snacks SOURCE: STATISTA