Cheese Buyer - May 2025

53 specialityfoodmagazine.com ACCOMPANIMENTS THE UK CONDIMENT AND SAUCES MARKET IS EXPECTED TO GROW ANNUAL BY 5.51% BETWEEN 2025-2030 STATISTA OLINA’S BAKEHOUSE SEEDED TOASTS – FIG & ALMOND Premium double-baked toasts filled with the goodness of flaxseeds, dried figs, almonds, honey and Greek yoghurt. gourmetpartners.co.uk STAG BAKERIES STORNOWAY SEAWEED SHORTBREAD The briny, seaside notes of seaweed, melting into buttery sweetness, make this biscuit an absolute joy to eat with blues and minerally, creamy goats’ cheeses. stagbakeries.co.uk ISLAND BAKERY CHEESE BISCUITS – HARISSA & CUMIN Sustainably made, all- butter biscuits combining Isle of Mull cheese with the gentle, warm spice of organic harissa and earthy cumin. islandbakery.scot HAWKSHEAD RELISH The succulent taste of apricots, tart cranberries and orange make this warming relish, made with garlic, ginger and spice, sing on the cheeseboard. hawksheadrelish.com CROOKED PICKLE CO SPRING VEG CHILLILILLI The brand’s signature piccalilli is woken up with turmeric, habanero chilli mash, cayenne and aromatic coriander and cumin. crookedpickle.co TRACKLEMENTS MANGO & CHILLI CHUTNEY An award-winner, pairing juicy, sweet mangoes with roasted cumin, coriander seeds and fresh chillies. Glorious with farmhouse and vintage Cheddars. tracklements.co.uk SPICE AND ALL THINGS NICE The world of relishes, chutneys and pickles is heating up, with brands across the UK firing up their NPD to include jars offering a tantalising tingle. Consumers are favouring, they say, products laden with chilli (including single origin varieties) and warm spices. Rather than being overpowering, they want these accompaniments to bring flavour to the cheeseboard, so it’s important to try before you stock to make sure whatever you choose is well balanced. DELICIOUSLY DIFFERENT Grazing boards and charcuterie platters are still all the rage, and the kind of shopper putting these together is setting out to impress. They’re paying attention to detail, and want to buy something a bit different from the norm. While they’ll probably offer a few safe bets in their cracker selection, they’ll also be looking out for biscuits that make their guests go ‘ooh’. The addition of dried fruit is a winner, bringing sweetness and a toothsome chew to the eating experience, and spices like chilli, turmeric and ginger are frequently being sought out. Be sure to have a fewwild cards in stock alongside your regular varieties to keep your offering fresh. 60% OF CONSUMERS EAT SAVOURY BISCUITS WITH CHEESE MINTEL A TASTE OF TRADITION There’s a wave of nostalgia sweeping across Britain at the moment, and it’s making a strong impact on the food scene, as the flavours of yesteryear continue to resonate with consumers. Make sure, in the pursuit of ‘newness’, you don’t forget to include all the shelf stars your customers love, from red onion, tomato and fruit chutneys to chilli jam, piccalilli and pickles. DRIVERS CARAMELISED RED ONION CHUTNEY Sweet and sticky, this chutney is a fabulous all-rounder that’s as at home on a cheese platter as it is tucked into a cheese toastie or sandwich. pickle-lovers.co.uk GODMINSTER STICKY FIG CHUTNEY Deep, rich and filled with fresh figs. This crunchy, sticky chutney is a game-changer when paired with truffle cheese or alongside game dishes. godminster.com COTTAGE DELIGHT CHEESE MAKER’S PICKLE One of the brand’s top sellers, loved by customers. This brings together berries, rhubarb, plums, carrots and onions for a fruity, fragrant finish. cottagedelight.co.uk