Drinks Buyer 2025

19 specialityfoodmagazine.com FLAVOURS PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT ‘ EXOTIC AND TROPICAL FLAVOURS SUCH AS MANGO, PINEAPPLE, POMEGRANATE, AND RED GRAPE ARE GAINING TRACTION, REFLECTING A GROWING APPETITE FOR BOLD AND UNIQUE FLAVOUR COMBINATIONS. THESE EXOTIC OPTIONS NOT ONLY ADD A TOUCH OF SOPHISTICATION TO BEVERAGES BUT ALSO ALIGN WITH THE BROADER TREND OF GLOBAL FLAVOUR EXPLORATION ’ GLOBAL MARKET INSIGHT GLOBAL FLAVOURS CHAPMANS OF LONDON ORIGINAL CHAPMANS DRINK A taste of Nigeria – blending sparkling blackcurrant, blood orange and pomegranate juices with cucumber and bitter extracts. chapmansoflondon.com DIISTIL YUZU DISTILLATE Handcrafted and double vacuum distilled, this spirit captures the aromatic, unique flavour of Japanese yuzu in the bottle. diistil.com TRENDING FLAVOURS 2025 ● Elderflower ● Turmeric ● Hibiscus ● Jasmine ● Lemongrass ● Rose ● Ginger ● Mint BOTANICAL GRAPEFRUIT BOTIVO DRINKS BOTIVO An award-winning non- alcoholic British botanical aperitivo infused with rosemary, wormwood, orange zest, gentian and thyme. botivodrinks.com MALVERN GIN MALVERN CELLO LEMON The distillers’ take on a classic limoncello, infusing a neutral base spirit with Italian lemon peel and pink grapefruit peel. It really packs a punch. malvern-gin.co.uk FOREVA FARMERS ELDERFLOWER & HONEY TONICWATER Sustainably made on the brand’s Herefordshire farm, using natural elderflower and real local honey, bringing elegance to any mixed drink. forevafarmers.com THE ARTISAN DRINKS CO PINK GRAPEFRUIT & BLOOD ORANGE SODA Lifted by a pinch of salt, this gently sparkling soda is absolutely crammed with the flavour and zestiness of this citrus fruit duo. artisandrinks.com NUISANCE DRINKS MINT, CUCUMBER & CHILLI Low calorie and made with 100% natural ingredients, combining cooling cucumber with the freshness of mint and a touch of spicy chilli. nuisancedrinks.co.uk JUBEL BEER CUT WITH GRAPEFRUIT Lighter than your average beer, this comes in at under 125 calories per can, with 63% less sugar than cider. Juicy, with a balanced bitterness. jubelbeer.com of consumers want to try new and unusual flavours from around the world FMCG GURUS ¾ SHED ONE DISTILLERY In Ulverston on the edge of the Lake District, Shed One Distillery’s husband-and-wife team, Andy and Zoe Arnold-Bennett, create and produce an array of London Dry Gins, Gin Liqueurs, Botanical Vodkas, and charity Gin Jelly Marmalade. The atmospheric micro distillery in a former old calf shed is home to unique spirit-inspired experiences and, as a Climate Positive business, Andy and Zoe are wholly committed to sustainable practices including sourcing many botanicals from the local area. Shed One Distillery has now also entered the premium RTD market. Their Fancy Frolic Gin is mixed with an exclusive Cumbrian Tonic Water, created to perfectly complement the classically distilled craft gin. shed1distillery.com