Speciality-Food-Magazine-September-2024

28 PRODUCT NEWS Take stock with our new food and drink round-up @specialityfood Wild & Fruitful create versatile Hot Honey N ew dark chocolate b ar fromUP-UP E thical chocolate brand UP-UP has expanded its range of chocolate bars w ith the launch of its Espresso Dark Chocolate Bar. Created using single estate coffee beans sourced from El Rosario cocoa farm on the North-Eastern coast of Columbia and 50% cocoa chocolate, the new launch upholds UP-UP’s mission to support farmers and ensure transparency within its supply chain. Calum Haggerty, director of UP-UP, said, “This chocolate is a testament that great flavour and ethics go hand in hand, and that’s why we’re proud of it. UP-UP brings fairness and opportunity to the chocolate industry.” upupchocolate.com Wild & Fruitful, the Lake District-based producer of jams and sweet and savoury preserves, has added a chilli-infused Hot Honey to its range. Made by infusing European golden summer honey with Scotch Bonnet chillies, the new launch is delicious served with pizza, barbecued meat, fried chicken and salads, or for giving a spicy kick to home bakes. wildandfruitful.co.uk Ramus releases Frozen Seafood range Chilled seafood specialist Ramus has extended its selection of premiumfish and seafood products with the launch of a frozen range. The award-winning business, which is a member of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition, is passionate about supplying discerning retailers with high quality fish and seafood Produced in its BRC Accredited (AA) factory. Supporting the retailer and consumer desire to minimise waste, while enjoying high quality and great tasting seafood, the new range is ideally positioned for independent fine food retailers looking to introduce or extend their frozen seafood offering. The new frozen range includes breaded fish fillets, prawns, fishcakes, seafood sticks, scampi, and Salmon en Croute, SalmonWellington and Smoked HaddockWellington for customers looking for an indulgent frozenmeal. Alistair Ramus, director and own er of Ramus Seafood, said, “We are proud to extend our ra nge of premium quality fish and seafood products wi th the launch of our frozen line. While these new additions offer convenience and value for money, they showcase the great taste and quality that Ramus Seafood is known for as well as upholding our high sustainability standards.” ramus.co.uk Chocolate Wonders announced by Booja-Booja Norfolk-based award-winning vegan chocolate makers Booja-Booja have recently launched Chocolate Wonders – bite-sized chocolates that are designed to enjoy on-the-go. The range contains four flavours: Hazelnut Chocolate Wonders, Cookie Dough Chocolate Wonders, Salted Caramel Chocolate Wonders, and Raspberry Scrunch Wonders. The new launches are organic, dairy, gluten and soya-free and sold within resealable 100% recyclable pouches. As well as containing no artificial flavourings, colours or preservatives, they are certified by the Soil Association and The Vegan Society. Matt Gilding, MD of Booja-Booja said, “Chocolate Wonders are for those moments when you just want a little tickle of Booja-Booja joy. Lots of people buy our truffles as gifts for loved ones or save them for special occasions. Chocolate Wonders are different; they’re made to bring little chocolatey smiles to simple moments. A delicious treat for yourself or to share with friends. We’ve created them especially to bring a little Booja-Booja delight and wonder into every day.” boojabooja.com