Speciality-Food-July/August 2025

35 THE FIVE specialityfoodmagazine.com Our pick of homeware and gifts that will help your establishment stand out from the crowd 1 CIRCULAR & CO Recycled Coffee Cup Perfectly catering for the British consumer’s thirst for on-the-go drinks in a brilliantly sustainable format, the Fabric Cup in the Made From range from Circular&Co is 100% recyclable and made using materials including fabric waste, trainers, bubble gum, recycled coffee grounds and traceable marine plastic such as disgarded fishing nets. circularandco.com 2 STELLAR Oak Chopping Boards The new Pure Oak Chopping Boards from Stellar fit into any kitchen decor and are crafted from 100% pure red oak. Their unique grain patterns and softly curved carving make them an attractive and practical gift – perfect for food prep or as a serving platter. Available in two sizes – 47 x 23cm and 53 x 29cm. stellar.co.uk/ 3 HYDRO HERB Fresh Herb Kit Made in Suffolk from recycled, recyclable or biodegradeable elements, these kits are perfect for cooks who like to use fresh herbs in their dishes – or cocktail lovers who use freshmint in their mojitos. The organic solution in the kit is vegan- certified, and the kits don’t require any soil or electricity, just lots of natural sunlight. Windowsill gardening at its best! hydro-herb.co.uk 4 FRANTOIO MURAGLIA Ceramic Olive Oil Bottle A true celebration of Apulian artistry and flavour, this hand-painted ceramic bottle from Frantoio Muraglia is both a collectible and a culinary gem. Crafted by local artisans and filled with bold, intensely fruity extra virgin olive oil from 100% cold-pressed Coratina olives, it’s rich in taste, antioxidants, and heritage. A striking addition to any kitchen or a gift guaranteed to impress. justgourmetfoods.co.uk 5 PROP OPTIONS Scandinavian Birch Cake Stand This pedestal cake stand is a natural fit for the homewares sections in independent retail establishments. Available in a range of natural wood finishes and sizes, as well as colours that boast a striking wood grain, these stands can also be personalised –making them an excellent gift for bakers who love to showcase their cakes with natural flair. propoptions.co.uk KEY TAKEAWAYS Faye Cookson, buyer at Cotswold Fayre, shares her tips for maximising the homewares opportunity Retailers need to be more consumer aware than ever before; consumers increasingly want to know and understand where and how things are made and what effect the products that they are buying will have on our planet Merchandising is key (our Garden Centre sector do this so well!). Consumers will buy what they can picture in their space so think POS, lifestyle images/displays, lifestyle settings and styling Homewares and gifting trends can sometimes move quickly, so don’t over buy, buy to sell out quickly and create that demand for the next season Choose suppliers that align with your brand values, so your messaging and communications are consistent across all your platforms Multiple categories and price points will also help enhance consumer basket spend throughout the year Homewares remain a strong category for independent retailers, especially in lifestyle-led settings where customers seek pieces that combine function and personality 1 2 3 4 5