Speciality Food September 2025

favourite stockists, a dreamy and tiny wine bar, told us about a cocktail they made with our Chilli Jam. A baker that folds our Apple & Cider Chutney into their sausage rolls, a vegan salad dressing that is wiped up with our spiced apple and walnut chutney.” A staple worth investing in It’s all too easy to let your chutney and pickle selection sit quietly while other and pickles can be a real point of difference for independents,” says Nikki. “These products encourage basket spend and lend themselves to cross-merchandising. They also tell a story – especially when they come from a trusted artisan producer like Cottage Delight. Stocking a mix of traditional bestsellers and trend-led innovations allows retailers to cater to a broad customer base, from loyal locals to curious foodies.” specialityfoodmagazine.com 31 CHRISTMAS 2025 THE BAY TREE SPICY TOMATO & CARAMELISED ONION CHUTNEY Th e Bay Tree’s most popular chutn ey – the perfect balance of tang, spice and sweetness and deliciously versatile. thebaytree.co.uk CROOKED PICKLE CO SPRING VEG CHILLILLI Pi ccalilli with punch. Packed with fre sh, cr unchy veg, this wakens the sense s with a generous dose of fruity habanero. crookedpickle.co W ELSH HOMESTEAD SMOKER Y SMOKED CHORIZO JAM T his sticky jam bursts with the smok y, savoury, spicy notes of Spanish chorizo and is incredibly versatile. welshsmokery.co.uk RADNOR PRESERVES WELSH CIDER & LEEK CHUTNEY A celebration of the Welsh larder, this delicious chutney combines Hallet’s C ider, apples and leeks. Fabulous wit h Welsh rarebit, pork pies and sausage rolls. radnorpreserves.com THE GARLIC FARM RED ONION RELISHWITH JALAPENO & GARLIC Bring extra pizazz to cheese and gr azing boards, sausage sandwich es and grilled meats with this fiery, allium-forward relish. thegarlicfarm.co.uk THE CORNISH JAR HOT GARLIC CHUTNEY De ep garlic flavour meets bold ch illi int ensity. Use in curries, stir-fries o r sandwiches when your meal needs a proper kick. thecornishjar.com COTTAGE DELIGHT MANGO & AUBERGINE CHUTNEY Made using an authentic Indian spice blend, this chutney is as much at home on cheese on toast as it is alongside a curry. cottagedelight.co.uk TRACKLEMENTS STICKY FIG RELISH Plump ripe figs are soaked in spiced vinegar and cooked gently with rich , dark sugar. Tangy, sweet and luxurious tasting. tracklements.co.uk SNOWDONIA PEAR, DATE & COGNAC CHUTNEY A seductively sweet combination of snow pears, aromatic cognac and slowly ripened dates. snowdoniacheese.co.uk DRIVERS PICKLES SPICY CALYPSO CHUTNEY Sweet, a little spicy, and with a r ounded, rich taste, this is a gorgeous chutney, packed with real pieces of mango and pineapple, alongside peppers and chillies. pickle-lovers.co.uk HOW TO SELL CHUTNEYS AND PICKLES Nikki Wedgewood, marketing lead at Cottage Delight, shares her retail tips ● STORYTELLING IS KEY We recommend creating themed displays that highlight usage occasions — think ‘Perfect Pairings for Cheese Night’ ● SAMPLING Where possible, is a powerful tool, we provide free point of sale material to support either manned or ‘silent’ tastings ● POSITIONING CHUTNEYS AND PICKLES NEAR COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS Like crackers, charcuterie, or wine — encourages impulse buys ● DON’T UNDERESTIMATE SEASONALITY: chutneys and pickles make fantastic gifts, so they deserve a spot in festive and foodie gifting displays year-round sections of your store benefit from attention – they’re always going to sell, after all, and their shelf life tends to be pretty safe – but by doing so you’re missing a potentially valuable opportunity. It’s well worth investing some time into perfecting your selection, tailoring it to your audience, and being smart about how you promote it to provide another point of difference from the supermarkets. “Awell-curated range of chutneys