Speciality Food March 2026

specialityfoodmagazine.com Clean label dressings brand enters market A new brand is entering the British fine food category, on a mission to redefine the condiments scene with its range of boldly flavoured and clean-label dressings. TOSS’s range consists of Green Goddess, Sweet Tahini, Miso Magic and Viva La Vinaigrette. Ticking the versatility and flavour-forward boxes, the dressings can be used for dipping, drizzling, dunking and marinating and are vegan-friendly, gluten and refined sugar- free, andmade using only real ingredients – giving shoppers a lighter alternative to conventionallymayonnaise-rich dressings. Sophie Devlan, co-founder of TOSS, said, “We are here to bring big flavour energy back to the dressing aisle. I have always been obsessed with great salad bars, the colours, the creativity and that feeling of building something fresh and exciting inminutes. I wanted to recreate that experience at home without relying on the bland, beige or ultra processed dressings that dominate supermarket shelves. “With TOSS, my goal was to create something I would be proud to keep onmy kitchen counter, playful, fun and full of personality, inspired by the brilliant brands I love that have disrupted other categories. We want to make it easy for people to eat more plants, cookmore creatively and bring that same sense of joy and abundance into everydaymeals.” toss-world.com Luxury hot chocolates launched by Divine Chocolate Divine have released a three-strong Luxury Hot Chocolate Collection, all centred around responsibly sourced, Fairtrade cocoa and featuring indulgent flavours. The three products in the range are: Luxury Hot Chocolate, which delivers a classic, full-flavoured cup of smooth and creamy hot chocolate; Hazelnut Praline, roasted hazelnut blended with cocoa for a rich and nutty taste; and Salted Caramel, a combination of cocoa and buttery sea salted caramel. Vegan-friendly and B Corp-certified, the range contains only premium, ethically-sourced ingredients. Lydia Stubbins, groupmarketing director at Divine Chocolate, said, “We know customers are increasingly seeking responsiblymade, indulgent hot drinks that don’t compromise on taste. Our refreshed Luxury Hot Chocolate Collection brings this to life, with rich new flavours that take our premiumhot chocolate offering to the next level. “Our ‘made to matter’ approach ensures quality and ethical sourcing at every stage – fromGhanaian cocoa farms to the finished cup. This gives retailers a product that delivers exceptional taste while telling a strong ethical story, meeting growing consumer demand for responsiblymade, premiumhot drinks.” divinechocolate.com Seedless variants join Fearne & Rosie’s range B Corp-certified Fearne & Rosie, the UK’s fastest-growing jambrand, is adding two new seedless products to its range. Raspberry Seedless Preserve and Strawberry Seedless Preserve are the first reduced sugar seedless jams on the market, and offer the same delicious taste as their seeded jams while being super smooth. Each of the new jars are packed with 51 raspberries or 31 strawberries, contain 40% less sugar than standard jams, are vegan-friendly and are made using all natural ingredients. Rachel Kettlewell, founder of Fearne & Rosie, said, “Launching our new seedless jam range feels like a natural next step for the brand. With no added concentrate and no seeds, we’ve taken two of our flavour favourites andmade them seedless, while keeping everything else our customers know and love exactly the same. The seed debate can divide opinion, so we thought it was time to make sure there was something for everyone. “Seedless is 14% of the category and we’re excited to provide a fruit filled, lower sugar option for consumers. As a brand, we are focused on continuing to bring energy and excitement to the category by offering delicious, ‘better-for- you’ choices, and the ‘Seedless’ launch presents an exciting range extension opportunity for us.” fearneandrosie.co.uk PARTNER CONTENT TAKING CARE OF THE SQUARE STUFF So that fine food retailers can concentrate on what their business is all about Squaremakes instant insights at your fingertips possible, making it easier than ever tomake informed decisions and plan for the future with confidence. Like “howmany deli-made sandwiches have sold in a day?” or “which customers can’t get enough of the new pasta in stock”, Square puts all your business data in one place. It’s all about tools that serve you, not the other way round. With a user-friendly dashboard, Square unlocks a new level of ease for your whole team. ATTRACTIVE AND CONVENIENT First impressions count in fine food retail – fromyour enticingly decorated shop window to the countertop stacked withmust-have additions to the basket. Awell- designed space is essential and Square’s beautiful hardware is made for the countertop, housed in a sleek design that not only looks, but feels good too. To add to the toolbox, Square launched a free, conversational AI feature last month. This new user- friendly solution allows businesses tomake clearer, faster decisions rooted in their own data. Working inside the tools sellers already rely on, Square AI aims to speed up processes even further and put time back into retailers’ hands. Square takes care of the ‘Square Stuff’ so that you can get back to the thing you built your shop for in the first place. It’s no wonder 4.5million businesses worldwide use Square as part of their day-to-day. square.com W e all want one less thing to worry about –managing stock, payments, cash flow. That’s ‘The Square Stuff’. As an all-in- one system for payments, POS, reporting, and access to funding, Square handles all the things that get in the way, leaving you free to do what you do best: building relationships, curating products, and hunting down the next big thing – whether that’s the ingredients for a perfect grazing platter, the finest locally-sourcedmeat, or a range of trending tinned fish. STREAMLINE, SIMPLY Square is designed to evolve as your business does, helping to streamline operations and enhance customer experience your way. From farm shops to food halls, grocers to delis (like Lulu’s deli here!) it’s intuitively built to work for retailers, no tech expertise required. The all-in-one system simplifies the day-to-day bymanaging inventory, connecting online and offline channels, and taking payments. And, when you’re ready to grow, it will growwith you, helping youmanage new locations, more employees and bigger ambitions. Take Square’s Loan System– this flexible financing solution for businesses processing payments with Square ensures sellers are supported through the highs and the lows, allowing loans to be used for more inventory, new equipment, cash flow, or anything else to keep the business moving. Square takes care of the ‘Square Stuff’ so that you can get back to the thing you built your shop for in the first place LULU’S LONDON LULU’S LONDON LULU’S LONDON