Speciality-Food-June-2025

12 PRODUCT NEWS Take stock with our new food and drink round-up @specialityfood Farrington’s MellowYellow Celebrates 20 Years The sustainable cold-pressed rapeseed oil pioneer is marking the milestone with the launch of Blackberry Vinaigrette. This bold new addition to its dressings range combines the brand’s cold-pressed rapeseed oil with cyder vinegar, mustard, garlic, sea salt and British blackberries for a tangy vinaigrette that can be served with salads, meat, cheese, bread and roasted vegetables. Duncan FarringtonMBE, founder of Farrington’s Mellow Yellow, said, “We’ve come a long way since launching MellowYellow Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil in 2005. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we wanted to create something that honours our heritage and passion for British food. Blackberry Vinaigrette is inspired by the hedgerows and brambles of our farm, delivering a true taste of home that aligns with our commitment to great flavours, quality ingredients, and versatility in the kitchen.” farrington-oils.co.uk Blendsmiths enters RTDmarket Blendsmiths has branched out from its range of hot drink powders, creating a selection of RTD sodas and shots that combine refreshing flavour with health- boosting functionality. The HOWGOOD! range consists of Lemon & Ginger Soda with ginseng and ashwagandha, andMint & Thyme Soda with holy basil and rhodiola, as well as three shots: Turmeric, Ginger andMango & Ginger. Chris Farnworth, co-founder, said, “Blendsmiths ha s always been about pushing boundaries in the drinks industry – challenging the norm and delivering bold, high-quality flavours with real ingredients. With HOW GOOD!, we’re taking that same passion beyond hot drinks for the first time, creating something that’s not only refreshing but also packed with purpose. This range is about more than just great taste; it’s about crafting drinks that make you feel as good as they taste. We can’t wait for people to experience HOW GOOD! this summer and beyond.” blendsmiths.com NewRTD innovation fromKaytea RTD experts Kaytea are bringing ‘next generation hydration’ to the UK drinks sector with the launch of a range of Instant Iced Tea Powders. The convenient new products, available in Peach &Mango, Lemon and Classic Milk Tea variants, are pre-blended and easy to enjoy by simply stirring into hot water and topping up with ice, or mixing with cold water in a blender. Containing real fruit and tea extracts, they offer a refreshing hit of natural hydration in an exciting new format. Kevin Tang, founder, said, “Unlike other instant powders or syrups that rely heavily on sweeteners and preservatives, our new Peach & Mango and Lemon Iced Tea Powders contain real tea and fruit extracts, with no artificial colours or flavours, to allow the natural flavours to shine through. In addition, our new Classic Milk Tea Powder is vegan and dairy-free, which is hard to find in the milk tea space, as many brands claim to use non-dairy creamers but containmilk protein derivatives. Ours is 100% free fromdairy ingredients. “For those looking to make the switch from syrups, our new Tea Powders allow for greater control over the strength and sweetness of the tea, so it can be tailored to taste. They are also fuss-free and easy to serve (no sticky spills to deal with) and they are highly concentrated, meaning a lower cost per cup. kaytea.co.uk Belvoir Farm introduces new-format press es Belvoir Farmhas announced the launch of 275ml bottles in place of their 250ml bottles, allowing consumers to enjoy their nature-inspired beverages evenmore. The larger bottles are available in Elderflower, Elderflower & Rose, Freshly Squeezed Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Pink Apple and Raspberry Lemonade. Pev Manners, owner of Belvoir Farm, said, “Here at Belvoir Farm, we’ve been helping nature do its thing for over 40 years. Making premiumdelicious drinks on the family farm in the heart of the British countryside. Using only quality ingredients and never anything artificial – so you can enjoy a great tasting drink anytime, anywhere.” belvoirfarm.co.uk CANS launches Mango variant The brand continues its mission to grow the ‘non-sweet’ category with its fruity new creation. Made using a combination of Alpine water, mango and effervescent bubbles – and no added sugar, sweeteners or anything artificial – the latest product in the CANS range has been produced for consumers who want to avoid overly sweet beverages with long ingredient lists. Dominic Rice, co-founder and CEO, said, “We created CANS for everyone who wants an unsweetened refreshing drink without unnecessary additives. Mango was a clear choice – it has a rich, naturally sweet flavour that we wanted to preserve in its purest form– just a few drops of real mango, alpine water, and gentle bubbles. Nothing more.” cans.co.uk Montezuma’s taps into nostalgia trend British shoppers have a taste for nostalgia in 2025, andMontezuma’s new launch fits into the popular trend perfectly. The brand’s newly-launched Neapolitan Ice CreamTruffles combine the family favourite ice creamflavours of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate in a playful truffle format. Each truffle features a smooth white chocolate shell infused with Madagascan vanilla, a smooth strawberry ganache centre and a generous coating of milk chocolate shavings. Kate Whapshott, head of marketing at Montezuma’s, said, “These bite-sized truffles are our twist on the classic ice cream trio – strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla all in one delicious mouthful. A true summer favourite.” montezumas.co.uk