Speciality-Food-Magazine-JanuaryFebruary2025

12 PRODUCT NEWS Take stock with our new food and drink round-up @specialityfood Tracklements and Joe & Sephs have partnered up to produce Fresh Chilli Jam Gourmet Popcorn – a perfectly balanced blend of sweetness and chilli heat in delicious snack form. The new product brings together Tracklements’ Fresh Chilli Jam’s notes of chilli, garlic, onions and the piquancy of cider vinegar and lemon juice with Joe & Seph’s crunchy air-popped popcorn coated in smooth caramel for a moreish treat. Guy Tullberg, managing director of Tracklements, said, “We’re delighted to be working with Joe & Seph’s who represent the pinnacle of popcorn excellence. Tracklements has perfected the art of making the UK’s tastiest condiments over the last 50 years – it’s a skill which can’t be hurried and we’re all in favour of taking the time to create the best flavour, something Joe & Seph’s understand.” AdamSopher, co-founder of Joe & Seph’s, said, “We’ve always sought partners who share our passion for quality and craftsmanship, and Tracklements’ commitment to traditional recipes, natural ingredients, and environmental responsibility perfectly aligns with our own values. Together, we’ve created something truly special, combining their award-winning fresh chilli jamwith our handcrafted gourmet popcorn to deliver a unique, bold flavour experience. This partnership feels like a natural extension of both our stories, and we can’t wait for our customers to enjoy this delicious fusion!” joeandsephs.co.uk Forest Feast releases indulgent new treat The premium snacking brand has launched Peppermint CreamDark Chocolate Almonds in a move to satisfy the growing demand for indulgent snacks. For this new product, oven-roasted almonds are coated in a peppermint- infused white chocolate before being topped with crunchy sugar crystals and covered in Belgian dark chocolate. As with the other items in the Forest Feast range, each batch of Peppermint CreamDark Chocolate Almonds are handcrafted in Co. Armagh. Bronagh Clarke, marketing director at Forest Feast, said, “Mint chocolate has seen a real resurgence in the last year and now we have paired this with our oven roasted almond for a unique delicious snack.” forestfeast.co ‘Breakfast with purpose’ hits UK shelves The Good Grain x PerfectTed have joined forces to launch ready to eat Matcha Latte Overnight Oats – a first for the Britishmarket. The new breakfast product combines natural plant-based, nutrient-rich and fibre and protein-packed Overnight Oats fromThe Good Grain with clean caffeine, calming L-theanine and a natural energy boost fromPerfect Ted’s ceremonial-grade matcha. The result is an on-the-go breakfast or snack that provides long-lasting energy, calming focus and nutrition with no refined sugars. Jubilee Fox, founder of The Good Grain, andMarisa Poster, co-founder of PerfectTed, said, “As female founders, we’re so proud to bring something completely new to the market. This isn’t just about oats or matcha – it’s about creating a product that supports health, energy, and convenience without ever compromising on taste. We’ve combined the best of what both brands offer to create a product that’s innovative, healthy and in a convenient format. We’ve poured our passion into this collaboration, and we know consumers are going to love it.” Website address to come Foodie partnership creates ultimate ‘sweet heat’ snack Nirvana take on British best bitter Dedicated low/no brewery Nirvana ha s released Nirvana Best – a 0.5% ABV amber ale – its take on a classic British best bitter. The new beer is available in 500ml bottles and kegs, and is a full-bodied, rich andmalty beer made using Maris Otter and Amber malts. Oats and English Goldings hops provide earthy, spicy and floral notes, so that the end product promises a complex yet refreshing bitterness with subtle caramel understones. Becky Kean, founder and brand ambassador, said, “Since we started back in 2016, we’ve had requests from customers for a ‘real ale’ or traditional best bitter. Now, as we approach our 10-year anniversary, we’ve brewed one that ticks all the right boxes – an outstanding homegrown beer, featuring classic ale malts and hops.” nirvanabrewery.com