Speciality Food - October 2025

16 PRODUCT NEWS Take stock with our new food and drink round-up @specialityfood Bistro Chef revamps indulgent ready meal range Bistro Chef, the premium readymeal brand headed up by chef Christophe Lacroix, has revealed that four new freezer-to-table dishes have been added to its range. Inspired by British and French cuisine, the selection now includes Basque Country Chicken, Red Tractor-assured chicken legs braised in a rich sauce with chargrilled peppers, white wine and tomatoes; Lamb Provençal, lamb shoulder cooked with olives and sundried tomatoes; Sea Bass Fillets with roasted vegetable ratatouille and garlic and basil butter; and Cottage Pie, a combination of tender British beef slowly cooked with leeks and onions, and creamymashed potato with Cheddar and panko breadcrumbs. The brand has also announced a bright and bold new look to encapsulate the quality and personality behind the chef-founded family business. Every item in the Bistro Chef range is presented in 100% recyclable packaging. bistrochef.co.uk The drinks brand have released the newflavour, featuring real fruit, for a natural energy boost that sets it apart from conventional energy drinks. Like the other products in the range, the new launch is 100% natural and plant-based, and contains antioxidants and no artificial sweeteners. It’s a blend of natural caffeine fromunroasted green coffee beans for steady energy, l-theanine fromgreen tea for focus, electrolytes fromHimalayan rock salt for hydration, and acerola for antioxidants. The brand is built on sustainable foundations – it is B Corp-certified, it sources ingredients responsibly with Rainforest Alliance, and is the first carbonated drink globally to introduce on- pack carbon footprint labelling. Huib van Bockel, founder, said, “With Peach & Honey Melon we wanted to create something bright, refreshing and exciting – but also proof that real ingredients, real energy and a better way forward, are possible. This cultural shift is already happening. From students to young professionals to the adventure community, the next generation is already leaving Artificial Energy, with its high sugar, artificial ingredients and short buzz, behind.” tenzingnaturalenergy.com TENZING launches Peach & Honey Melon variation Happy Pear releases Organic Super Greens Pesto The “champions of veg power” brand has announced the launch of its first organic product: Organic Super Greens Pesto . The new product is gluten-free and plant-based, and combines certified organic spinach and kale with toasted cashew nuts for a sauce that can be used as a base cooking sauce, a dip, on pasta or as a spread on bread. Darragh Flynn, director of The Happy Pear, said, “With The Soil Association confirming that the UKmarket for organic food and drink is outperforming conventional food and drink products, the introduction of organic lines into The Happy Pear portfolio represents a natural progression. This move is of course also consistent with the brand’s support for ethical practices, as demonstrated by The Happy Pear’s four-acre organic, regenerative farm in Ireland, and the company’s recent approval for official Certified B Corporation status.” thehappypear.ie New Special Edition fromTracklements TheWiltshire-based brand has announced the release of Shallot & Garlic Jam – the latest in its line of Special Edition products. Rich, savoury, and subtly sweet with a gentle chilli warmth, it combines deep umami flavour from slow cooked shallots withmellow sweetness fromgarlic puree, raw cane sugar and balsamic vinegar. A slight acidity comes from cider vinegar, while red chilli, sea salt and black pepper add gentle heat and optimum seasoning. It pairs perfectly with pork sausages and seasonal cheeseboards. Liz Cuff, marketing director at Tracklements, said, “Tracklements Special Edition products are perfect to create interest on shelf or by the till. Not only do we make sure they get seen in foodie press to drive shopper demand, this Autumn’s offering is ideal for seasonal eating – adding easy flavour to pork chops or a warming hake & bean stew as the nights close in.” tracklements.co.uk Halloween cider hits shelves Pulp Cider, the Herefordshire-based independent cider makers, has launched a limited edition flavour for Halloween. Smooth, buttery and sweet, the cider is made from apples said to be harvested from trees grown in the Devil’s orchard and is an innovative play on the classic autumnal flavour of toffee apples. Every bottle is produced ‘pip to pint’ within five miles of the farm, which has beenmanaged by the same family for seven generations. Susan Vaughan, director at Pulp Cider, said, “At Pulp, we’re all about fun and playfulness, and we simply couldn’t resist releasing this tasty limited edition flavour for Halloween. Autumn is simply bursting with flavourful opportunities and we hope Pulp fans and cider drinkers alike enjoy tasting this nightmarish nectar.” pulp-cider.co.uk