Speciality Food Magazine May 2024

10 PRODUCT NEWS Take stock with our new food and drink round-up @specialityfood Two Farmers launches premium craft ciders Plastic-free artisan crisp brand, Two Farmers, has recently brought to market two ciders, made with 100% Herefordshire produce. Ideal for the discerning drinker, and crafted with passion, the duo includes MediumDry Cider (a bright, golden drop, with the freshness of crisp apple), and Pixley Berries Fruit Cider (balancing plump juicy berries with apple in perfect harmony). Sean Mason of Two Farmers says, “We think the best cider fruit is grown just south of Ledbury, Herefordshire (in our local parish). Nestled on the Marcle Ridge, the orchards have the perfect limestone soil and microclimate to grow outstanding cider fruit including the famous Michelin and Dabinett apple varieties. The acidity and sweetness in our apples are beautifully balanced, which combines to make outstanding Two Farmers Cider.” Business partner, Mark Green, adds, “The Pixley Berries Fruit Cider is produced using our neighbour’s world-renowned strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant fruits which are freshly harvested from their farm in Pixley. The Two Farmers ethos is about locally grown and made withminimum food miles. Our ciders are all 100% Herefordshire produce. The perfect pint with your next packet of award-winning Two Farmers Crisps!” The pair have worked with cider experts Matt Slocombe and Nick Ingham to develop the range. Matt says, “Nick and I are delighted to have teamed up with Mark and Sean to create Two Farmers Cider. We slowly ferment the best Herefordshire cider fruit, let nature take its course and then blend with only natural ingredients to deliver the crisp, clean and fresh flavours that are full of natural apple taste.” twofarmers.co.uk Dairy-free brand unveils new barista-style oat milk Rude Health has just brought to market its newest dairy-free drink – Organic Oat Barista. Four years in the making, the milk is being pitched as the perfect partner for coffee lovers, and has a clean deck of just four ingredients – spring water, organic oats, organic cold-pressed sunflower oil, and sea salt. A high oat content of 14% ensures it will froth up for creamy coffees, while lending a natural sweetness. Rude Health co-founder, Camilla Barnard, says, “With the foundations of the Barista category having been laid, there is still significant opportunity for growth. ‘Barista’, ‘oat’ and ‘organic’ are all growth drivers. The shelf is currently dominated by long ingredients lists with emulsifiers, stabilisers and acidity regulators, and we know consumers are not only looking for great functionality and brilliant taste, but clean deck, organic ingredients. We’ve used our years of dairy-free drink experience to craft what we believe is the ultimate trade up, and we can’t wait to hear what our customers think.” rudehealth.com New high-protein pasta launches Windmill Organics has recently added a range of high-protein orzo pastas to its Profusion brand –meeting the growing demand for protein-packed, functional food. Orzo, also known as risoni, is a form of short-cut wheat flour pasta, shaped like a large grain of rice. It’s been growing in popularity thanks to its quick cooking time and flexibility. Profusion’s orzo is made with 100% chickpeas or red lentils –making it a high-protein, fibre-filled, gluten-free option. Noel McDonald, founder and director of Windmill Organic, says, “The ethos of our Profusion brand is about extracting the most nutrient-dense foods from the plant world and combining them cleverly, to create fuel perfect for active bodies and brains. And with that inmind, we’re delighted to announce the arrival of this new gluten-free orzo range, and are confident the combination of high protein content, vegan-friendly, and organic attributes will ensure it’s a hit amongst flexitarians, vegans, eco and health- conscious consumers, and a whole variety of shoppers with specific dietary needs.” windmillorganics.com Maldon Salt extends foodservice range Following the successful launch of Maldon Salt’s new flavoured products into the retail market last year, the seasoning expert has answered calls from the foodservice sector to offer its Garlic Sea Salt and Chilli Sea Salt in larger, catering-sized formats. Available now, each of the salts will be available in a 500g tub. Maldon’s new Garlic Sea Salt is an expert blend of the brand’s hand- harvested flakes with wild and roasted garlic, while Maldon Chilli Sea Salt offers a spicy, aromatic taste, ideal for adding instant heat to dishes or even adding a point of difference to premium cocktails and mocktails. Maldon Salt commercial director, Robert La Francesca, says, “We’re delighted to be able to launch the latest two additions to our flavoured salt range in a larger, 500g format. We know the pressures that professional kitchens are under and our Garlic and Chilli Sea Salts offer chefs and caterers the ability to elevate dishes with ease, boosting flavour and seasoning to perfection in one hit. To continue to support the Maldon Salt Garlic and Chilli Sea Salt range, we will be running a 360-degree national marketing campaign throughout May, which will include sampling, a digital, social and influencer programme, alongside a programme of activations and events.” maldonsalt.com