Speciality Food March 2026

18 PRODUCT NEWS Take stock with our new food and drink round-up @specialityfood A new range of organicWorld BeanMeals has been announced by Biona, in a bid to feed the growing consumer appetite for premium and healthy ready meal options. Inspired by global flavours, made with certified organic ingredients and crafted around beans and chickpeas, the range consists of Bean Chilli Mexican Style, Chickpea Coconut Curry Indian Style and Chickpea Tagine Moroccan Style. Eachmeal in the new range is plant-based and a good source of fibre and protein, and contains no added sugar, preservatives or artificial additives. Tracklements’ announce latest Special Edition product Wiltshire-based business Tracklements has announced the latest iteration in its popular Special Edition line: Sweet Carrot & Pink Peppercorn Relish . Amodern twist on a traditional Bengal pickle, the relish is made with naturally sweet carrots and Bramley apples, and brought to life with fragrant ginger, garlic, coriander seeds, pink peppercorns and a little chilli. Sweet and crunchy with a mild warmth frompepper, it is delicious served with Indian dishes – from snacks and dals to curries – as well as with cheese and grilledmeats. Liz Cuff, marketing director at Tracklements, said, “We can’t promise it will help see in the dark but this vibrant Special Edition will certainly liven up shelves. It’s a superb showcase of when sweet and sour really works. We suggest customers try it with poppadoms or in a “superior” cheese sarnie – freshly baked bread, a good slab of Wensleydale and a hearty helping of this inexplicably tasty pickle; or it’s perfect with a mug of tea after a spring-time walk.” tracklements.co.uk New chapter for Salty Dog Craft crisp pioneers Salty Dog are back with a fresh newflavour alongside a revamped look. The new range consists of Prawn Cocktail, Sweet Chilli, Ham&Mustard, Roast Beef, Salt & Vinegar and Sea Salt and the new Jalapeno & Paprika. Dave Willis, co-founder of Salty Dog, said, “Perhaps it’s fair to suggest that we’d got a little set in our ways. Having carved out a diverse vocal following, a far-reaching retail landscape and an unflinching commitment to flavours with extra zip! In 2025, a change in our production set-up provided the kick up the backside we’d needed, with a slew of NEW suitors reminding of our brand’s unique cache and retail potential, whilst pointing out that the appetite for heartfelt disruptor brands has never b een greater. “The feedback oiled our ambitions ( sunflower oiled) to get back on the front f oot and introduce ourselves to a new generation of fine crisp enthusiasts, because in these healthier living times, true snackifists only break ranks for something trulymemorable!” saltydog-grrr.com Sea salt brand dips toe into drink seasoning Cornish Sea Salt have released a new product designed to elevate at-home mixology as well as boost the flavour of a wide range of dishes. Spicy Marg – a combination of the business’s signature mineral-rich sea salt flakes, harvested on the Cornish coast, and a strong chilli kick – taps into the growing demand for flavour-led and versatile ingredients that make entertaining deliciously effortless. The new product can be used to add a punch of flavour as a finishing salt for a range of Mexican-inspired dishes, fromnachos, tacos and grilled corn to fries and sharing plates, as well as in the form of a margarita seasoning: by running a lime around the edge of their glass and dipping it into the salt mixture, consumers can create a bold and bar-worthy cocktail in moments. Anais Hancock, marketingmanager at Cornish Sea Salt, said, “Created for the modern tequil a lover, The Cornish Sea Salt Spicy Marg blend adds a bold, spicy kick to a zesty classic margarita, delivering a lip- tingling twist.” cornishseasalt.co.uk The glass jar format is convenient and premium, catering to the increasing desire for plastic-free packaging. Carmen Ferguson, brandmanager at Biona’s parent company Windmill Organics, said, “We’re hugely excited to enter the readymeal category with this new range of World BeanMeals and believe it’s a great time to do so, as many consumers are now looking for healthier and non- processed quick-cook options which are also premium, adventurous and a bit different to the norm, so this new range should really hit the spot.” biona.co.uk Biona creates new ready meals