Speciality Food October 2024

14 PRODUCT NEWS Take stock with our new food and drink round-up @specialityfood SHORE reveals Salt & Balsamic variant Fearne & Rosie unveils new look Producer of reduced sugar spreads, Fearne & Rosie, have unveiled a sophisticated new look created in partnership with Bun Studio. As the fastest growing jambrand in UK grocery, Fearne & Rosie is on a mission to provide consumers of all ages a healthier alternative to conventional jams and spreads. Rachel Kettlewell, founder of Fearne & Rosie, said, “In order to become the market leader in jams, we need to broaden our appeal and become more mainstream, offering an accessible, premium alternative. Our dream is to one day become the UK’s most loved and trusted family brand, helping to educate and inspire healthier lifestyle choices, and this is another exciting step on that journey. We want to be both accessible, and indulgent, sitting beautifully in customers’ kitchens andmaking them smile. We’re so excited to hear what our customers think, and hope they will be encouraged to keep and reuse the jars too”. Victoria Hemphill at Bun Studio, said, “Our mission was to create a natural, more mature look and feel whilst being mindful not to lose the essence and playfulness of the existing brand. Logo refinement, soft textures, hand-drawn illustrations and a simplistic colour palette helped us achieve this. The packaging looks clean and striking on shelf with the red berry lids aiming to give consumers a sense of home and comfort. Working with Rachel was brilliant and I feel we managed to capture everything she had hoped for.” fearneandrosie.co.uk The latest launch from the Scottish snack producer was created in celebration of the business selling over onemillion packs of seaweed chips in the past 12months. The newproduct is available in 80g share bags and 25g individual impulse bags, and joins SHORE’s range of better-for-you seaweed crisps which are also available in Peking Duck, Sweet Sriracha, and Lightly Salted flavours. Keith Paterson, founder of SHORE, said, “We continually get requests for new flavours and with the phenomenal growth of the SHORE brand this year, now is the right time. The newSalt & Balsamic flavour will make our seaweed chips ever more accessible. A twist on a classic crisp flavour, it has had incredible feedback fromall who have tried it during our development process. Since launching in 2020 SHORE has attracted a growing, loyal fan base, thanks to the combination of great foodie flavours and better-for-you credentials. We believe the newSalt & Balsamic flavour does a great job of ticking both these boxes.” shoreseaweed.com John Farrer & Co expand Signature range Kendal-based coffee roasted John Farrer & Co – the oldest in the UK – has expanded its Signature range of speciality coffees with the launch of three new variants. The Signature collection focuses on small-batch, single origin, seasonal coffees from across the world, and now boasts the Brazilian Boa Vista –which has a distinctive creamy body and notes of tropical fruits, lemon and honey with a floral finish – La Gloria Estate fromPanama, Central American –which has a smooth body with notes of caramel, tropical ftuit and citrus – and Mubuga Natural fromnorthern Burundi in Central East Africa –which offers a complex flavour with notes of blackcurrant and stone fruits, finishing with dark chocolate and caramel. All three options are available in resealable bags of whole beans or pre-ground. Rob Baines, general manager of Farrer’s said, ‘‘Boa Vista, La Gloria Estate andMubuga Natural are extremely high-quality coffees, each has distinctive characteristics and interesting flavour profiles. We’ve taken our usual care in sourcing from small-scale growers to be able to offer our customers three distinctly different coffees. We have limited availability of each so if you would like to try themyou’d better be quick.’’ farrers.co.uk New Blackcurrant variant fromMarlishWaters MarlishWaters has expand its range of canned-at-source spring waters with the launch of Marlish Sparkling British Blackcurrant. For the new product, the sustainable producer has combined Herefordian blackcurrants with slowly filtered spring water – and no artificial flavours or preservatives – to create a drink that is full of flavour and naturally light in calories. Marlish Sparkling British Blackcurrant joins the range of drinks produced and packaged onMarlish Farm located in Northumberland, and sits alongside Pink Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon, Raspberry, Brazilian Orange and Elderflower, as well as still and sparling spring water and tonics andmixers. Joe Evans, co-founder and director at MarlishWaters, said, “We are incredibly excited to be launching the latest addition to our spring water range, Sparkling British Blackcurrant. The perfect grab-and-go refreshment for those looking for something light and fresh when on the move. Marlish Blackcurrant offers an exciting, sustainable alternative to the usual sugar and calorie-laden choices you’re too often faced with during those out-of-home moments. “As consumers continue to become more andmore health and environmentally conscious, they’re looking for options in the fridge that reflect this. Marlish Blackcurrant – as with the entire Marlish range – aims to provide that guilt-free option. Low in calories, sugar free and sustainably produced on Marlish Farmusing 100% renewable energy, withMarlish Blackcurrant we’re continuing in our mission to make people and planet friendly soft drinks that bring some excitement to the category. “From farm shops to cafés, gardening centres to pubs, our sparkling flavoured water range provides operators and retailers with an offering that really captures the customer’s eye. Packaged in vibrant, bright cans to deliver the ultimate standout on shelf, Marlish Blackcurrant doesn’t deviate from this. With its distinct purple hue, when it’s time for quick drink, there’s really no missing our latest edition!” marlish.co.uk The British Hamper Company have expanded into the wholesale market, making its range of premium artisan products available to wholesalers. The range includes high quality products such as Cornish Fudge, All Butter Cheddar Biscuits, Lemon Butter Shortbread, Raspberry Zing Jam, fine teas and handcrafted sweets. The move will allow retailers to stock individual products from the range, while the business’s popular hampers will still be available to purchase online. James Tod, managing director of The British Hamper Company, said, "Entering the wholesale market is an exciting step for us, as it allows our artisan products to reach a broader audience through retailers. We’ve spent years perfecting our product range, focusing on the best of British craftsmanship and produce. By offering these items to wholesalers, we are enabling retailers to meet customer demand for premium, quality-driven gifts that are suitable for any occasion." britishhamper.com The British Hamper Company welcomes wholesale customers