Speciality Food Magazine May 2024

specialityfoodmagazine.com 29 Baileys Treats ANTHON BERG Vinaigrettes and dressings MARY BERRY’S DRESSINGS Organic Kimchi SUMA Milk & Dark Milk Chocolate Bars FIRETREE CHOCOLATE Brand new for this year is a collaboration between Anthon Berg and Baileys cream liqueur. Through teaming up, Baileys, the UK’s leading cream liqueur and Anthon Berg, which has a 140-year stronghold in marzipan production, have created a luxurious confectionery treat. The marzipan round is covered in Anthon Berg milk chocolate with a swirl of dark chocolate as decoration and the taste of Baileys cream liqueur. The dual branded gift boxes include seven individually wrapped pieces. worldofsweets.co.uk Kimchi - Korea’s fiery, funky answer to sauerkraut. Take some cabbage, slice it up, and give it a good ol’ massage with salt to draw out excess water and make it tender. Chuck in garlic, ginger, and Korean chili flakes, maybe a splash of tamari for an extra umami kick. Kimchi’s secret lies in its fermentation magic. Those friendly bacteria get to work, transforming the humble cabbage into a tangy, spicy masterpiece. It’s crunchy, fiery and downright addictive. Suma’s chilled kimchi is top quality: organic, vegan, unpasteurised and traditionally made here in the UK. Perfected for the fermented foods trend. suma.coop/wholesale Introducing Firetree’s new chocolate bars: 40% cocoa Solomon Islands Milk Chocolate and 50% cocoa Philippines, Mindanao Island Dark Milk Chocolate. Using directly sourced cocoa grown in the rich soils of remote volcanic islands, these new bars are created as the perfect introduction to the rich, complex taste notes of Firetree’s bean-to- bar chocolate. The new 70g bars are joined by a 40% milk Hot Chocolate and exquisite Chocolate Thins. firetreechocolate.com Mary Berry’s Dressings has added two new dressings to its popular range - a Honey & Apple Cider Vinaigrette and a Sticky Ginger & Chilli Dressing. The delicious Mary Berry’s Honey & Apple Cider Vinaigrette (235ml) has a perfectly balanced sweet and sharp flavour profile and taps into the growing consumer popularity of apple cider vinegar. Mary Berry’s Sticky Ginger & Chilli Dressing (235ml) is perfect to dress salad leaves or as a marinade and dip for Asian- inspired dishes that continue to grow in popularity. rhamaronline.com STOCK CHECK S P E C I A L I T Y F O O D M A G A Z I N E * 2 0 2 4 * FILIPINO BANANA KETCHUP RONIB’S KITCHEN A tangy, sweet, slightly spicy Filipino- style ketchup, made with real fresh bananas. Unique and very moreish. ronibkitchen.co.uk BARON JERK SEASONING SOUS CHEF A classic Caribbean seasoning to be used as a wet marinade. Made in St Lucia with predominantly Caribbean- grown ingredients, from hot peppers to spices. souschef.co.uk SRIRACHA HOT HONEY WILDERBEE One of the IT ingredients of 2024, tapping into the ‘swicy’ trend. Ethical, organic wildflower honey is infused with Scotch Bonnet chillies and traditionally fermented sriracha. wilderkitchenfood.com FLAVOURSOF THE FUTURE We delve into the flavour profiles setting consumers imaginations and taste buds alight in 2024 K eeping up with the ‘next big thing’ in food and drink is an endless job. Global travel and social media mean consumers have access to, and want to explore, new flavours, combinations and innovations constantly. So, what are the ‘tastes’ they’re reaching out for right now? FLAVOURS LESS TRAVELLED According to Bidfood’s 2024 report, consumers are very enticed by authentic and traditional world cuisine, as they try to get closer to the ‘real thing’. In fact, 56% said they would pay more for a dish if they perceived it as authentic. They’re especially interested in Mexican, Eastern European and Caribbean food. SWEET AND SPICY ‘Swicy’ is growing rapidly across multiple categories, from condiments to snacking. Hot honey, especially, is considered the ‘one to watch’, with shoppers choosing it to bring extra life to everything from noodle bowls to salads and sandwiches. NEWWAVE PLANT-BASED In 2023 some products aimed at the vegan and vegetarian market disappeared from shelves as companies failed to pivot and respond to increasing consumer demand for cleaner ingredients decks, and less processing. The industry is now responding with products that put real food first. Whole Foods Market says, “We’re seeing new and emerging protein- forward products with mushrooms, walnuts, tempeh and legumes in place of complex meat alternatives.” We sampled some very interesting vegan products at 2024’s IFE in London, including ‘meaty’ shiitake mushroom stems from Australian brand Fable Food Co. ON THE UP Sweet and spicy flavour profiles Hot honey Truffle Caribbean sauces and condiments Mexican sauces and condiments Eastern European ingredients Premium-flavoured ice cream and gelato British fusion food New wave plant- based food THE GLOBAL INSTANT NOODLES MARKET IS PROJECTED TO GROW BY 6.12% BY 2032 FORTUNE BUSINESS INSIGHTS