Speciality Food April 2024

17 specialityfoodmagazine.com Versatile new addition at Wild & Fruitful “ It’s an ideal condiment for serving with a selection of cheeses, white fish andmeats and is equally tasty stirred through risotto and pasta sauces to give a real hit of rich umami flavour,” says producer Wild & Fruitful of its new Caramelised Onion & Black Garlic Relish . The incredibly versatile product combines onions that have been slowly, slowly roasted and caramelised to release their sweetness, with the unmistakeable characteristics of black garlic. With black garlic increasingly gaining popularity with consumers, this is a choice shelf filler for 2024. All Wild & Fruitful products are made in small batches, with all- natural ingredients in the Lake District, under the direction of award- winning chef Jake Winter. wildandfruitful.co.uk Tracklements spices up its offering for 2024 In addition to unveiling its new-look labels in February, Tracklements has launched a raft of new products in the early part of 2024. Following shopper feedback, the brand’s Fresh Chilli Jam is now available in a larger, 345g jar, sitting alongside the classic 210g and heart-shaped jars. “After going to shows around the country, and listening to people asking for a bigger jar of our best seller, we’re very pleased to be able to offer fresh chilli jam in this new, bigger format,” say Becky Vale. The first special edition of the year, Chimichurri Chilli Relish, is also now available. Steeped in South American heritage, the brand describes it as a ‘fiesta’ of coriander, oregano, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and Bird’s Eye chillies . And it’s followed, this month, by the re-appearance of Tracklements’ Wild Garlic Sauce – so popular in 2023 as a special edition, that it is now being added to the main range. Synonymous with British springtime, the gluten-free, vegan- friendly sauce is a great partner in crime for lamb, pork, chicken and steak –making it an essential, especially for farm shops. tracklements.co.uk Juicy new launch fromColdpress Pioneering fresh-pressed juice brand, Coldpress, has just brought a new citrussy bottle to themarket . ItsMandarin flavour (in a 750ml sharing format) uses only themost fragrant, sweetest Spanish fruits and, says the brand, fits in perfectly with the ongoing ‘juice renaissance’. AndrewGibb, of Coldpress, says, “Clearly the pioneering wor k of our HPP facility in Spain, coupled with access to incredible local fruit, means that our fresh-tasting sweet mandarin really pops! It's also worth noting that mandarins are a fantastic low calorie winter fruit, jam-packed with beneficial vitamins and minerals. The deliciously distinct sweetness of mandarins also supports our juice’s expanding ‘beyond breakfast’ appeal.” coldpress.co.uk Kallo expands into plant-based crackers Natural snacking and stock brand Kallo has debuted into the crispbreadmarket with its new crackersmade fromplants . Veggie Thins are crunchy snacking flatbreads, crafted with chickpeas, making thema high fibre source of plant protein. The products are free fromgluten, suitable for vegans, and contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Available in Beetroot &Mixed Seed, Rosemary & Sea Salt, andMixed Seeds, the brand hopes they’ll prove as successful in the healthier snacking category as its award-winning Veggie Cakes, which have helped the business expand over 75%. Marketing director, AdeleWard, says, “It’s at Kallo’s core to deliver delicious, healthy products, suitable and accessible for all, whilemaking sure it’s the right thing for the planet. We’re alsomeeting the rising consumer demand for plant-based and gluten-free products that can be enjoyed at any occasion. “Our goal is to continue transforming snacking with healthy and innovative products that don’t compromise on taste. With Kallo Veggie Thins, consumers can be proud to enjoy themboth at the dinner table, and as part of the ultimate sharing board.” kallo.com