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FOCUS ON OUTDOOR DINING: SAUCES DRESSINGS, OILS VINEGARS, ICE CREAM, ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
from FFD April 2021
Here comes the sun
With the COVID outlook becoming more positive and the warmer months on their way, it’s time to gear up for customers who will be looking to eat outside, and in larger groups. We begin with sauces & dressings before moving on to oils & vinegars, ice cream (p30), barbecue hardware (p29), and alcohol & mixers (p37).
Compiled by Lynda Searby
Northampton-based newcomer Vicky’s Kitchen has come to the table with a line-up of Caribbeaninspired condiments derived from recipes that have been passed down four generations. These include a BBQ sauce based on birch-smoked vegetables flecked with smoked scotch bonnet (RRP £4.40; trade price £2.70), and a trio of hot sauces (RRP £4.20; trade price £2.50).
vickkitch.com
Soybeans are naturally fermented with a blend of spices to make this Indonesian-style sweet soy sauce (kicap manis) from Mak Tok, whose flagship product is chilli paste. It can be used for dipping or to add natural sweetness and a warm aroma to Asian cooking. RRP £3.95; trade price £2.50.
maktok.com
Previously only selling direct to consumer, Pico Sauces has partnered with ShelfNow to allow indies to buy a single case without incurring hefty shipping costs. Pico launched after discovering a gap in the market for Indian hot sauces. Its four-strong line-up comprises: Punjabi Ketchup, Varansi Tamarind Chutney, Konkan Mango Chilli Sauce and Naga Ghost Pepper Sauce (RRP £2.50; wholesale price £1.50).
picosauces.com
Catering company Mr Pigstuff has crafted a range of sauces to complement its barbecue food offering – a sideline that is taking off in its own right. Bridging the gap between condiment and marinade, the five sauces in the line-up are Xox2 (Chinese-inspired hot sauce), Lime & Green Chilli, Tomato, Chilli & Tamarind, Barbeque and Pineapple & Ginger. RRP £5; trade price £3.25.
mrpigstuff.co.uk
Following the success of its hot sauces and marinades, world flavours sauce brand MAHI is launching a trio of vegan marinades. The Peri Peri Hot Marinade, Peri Peri Garlic Marinade and Wing Marinade will be available from Empire Bespoke Foods from June, with pre-orders already being taken. RRP £2.79.
saucymahi.co
Spice brand Yugo is relaunching its fusion sauces as a vegan range to cater to increased demand for plant-based foods. Designed as “all-purpose sauces for foodies who are better at eating than cooking”, the new line-up will take in Miso Chipotle, Curried Sun-Dried Tomato and Chipotle Barbecue. RRP £5.95 for 125ml.
yugospice.com
Halen Môn has created a ketchup for pickle lovers with its new Gherkin Relish. Combining tangy pickled gherkins with dill and, of course, Anglesey Sea Salt, the relish has taken an old school burger accompaniment and reinvented it. RRP £4.85.
halenmon.com
Italian food label Stefania Calugi has treated its truffle mayonnaise to a packaging redesign for the spring season. This preservative- and glutenfree mayo promises to elevate sandwiches, burgers, fries and meat dishes. RRP £6.90 for 130g.
tartufi.it
Béarnaise sauce meets Dijon mustard in the latest creation from Graham’s. Containing 10% tarragon, Graham’s Steak Mustard is the ideal accompaniment to a sirloin, ribeye or fillet. RRP £4.35; trade price £16.20 for a case of six.
grahamsmustard.com
After breaking into the free-from space last year with a 10-strong sauce collection, Slightly Different is expanding its offering to include a trio of salad dressings. Sonia Fox founded Slightly Different Foods after identifying a gap in the market for low FODMAP foods. The Slightly Different range is vegan, gluten-free, free from all 14 major allergens and suitable for IBS sufferers.
Orange, Ginger & Chilli, Raspberry & Mint and Coriander & Lime are the three new salad dressings on offer. RRP £3.95-£4.25 for a 240g bottle.
slightlydifferentfoods.com
Hawkshead Relish is showing that there is far more to ketchup than tomato with the introduction of four new sauces designed to “spice up BBQs and beyond”. Characterised by vibrant colours and textures and clever flavour combinations, the range comprises: Posh Pickle Sauce – a burger relish derivative packed with gherkins, dill and onions;
Spiced Mango Ketchup – a rich mango chutney with a soft pouring consistency; Smoky Mustard Sauce – a mild Dijon with a smoky tone; and Hot Beetroot Ketchup – with beetroot, horseradish and a kick of chilli. RRP £2.99 per jar; trade price £12.99 for a case of six.
hawksheadrelish.com
Not for the faint-hearted, this new vegan Bloody Mary Ketchup from Birmingham-based chilli sauce brand Pip’s is bursting with scotch bonnet heat. The base is a rich, natural tomato sauce with anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce alternative Henderson’s Relish and lime. RRP £6; wholesale price £4.
pipshotsauce.co.uk
Featuring Cinder Toffee Stout from New Bristol Brewery, this is
GingerBeard Preserves’
take on a Carolina mustard BBQ sauce. Hints of Crunchie bar and an underlying mustard punch make for a condiment that could be drizzled over mac & cheese or pork belly. RRP £4.25; trade price £2.50.
gingerbeardspreserves. co.uk
Tracklements cites rising demand for fiery, chilli products as the motivation for launching Hot Chilli Sauce. The stalwart says “bucket loads” of fiery habanero and jalapeno chillies ensure this latest addition “packs a wallop of a chilli kick”. RRP £3.80 for 230ml.
trade.tracklements.co.uk
With aromatic floral notes and a peppery kick, this mono-varietal Taggiasca EVOO is from a restored olive grove in Liguria’s Impero Valley. It is the first oil the trees have produced in generations, thanks to the Nudo olive tree adoption programme that has helped to restore abandoned groves and protect traditional olive farming. RRP £20 for 500ml; trade price £12.
nudoadopt.com
Retailers looking for ethical brands should check out these two EVOOs from the non-profit organisation Sindyanna of Galilee. Available via The Oil Merchant, Extra Unified Olive Oil (RRP £14/500ml) and Extra Peaceful Olive Oil (RRP £16.95/500ml) are produced by Israeli Jewish and Arab women who share a vision of peaceful coexistence and channel their profits back into women’s education.
oilmerchant.co.uk
White balsamics with added mustard or thyme
The Fine Cheese
Co is now carrying
Acetomodena’s
range, which takes in the full gamut of balsamic products, from Extravecchio – a 25 year aged traditional DOP balsamic with an RRP of £85.70 – to white balsamics with added mustard or thyme (RRP £13.70). A small, familyrun business with over 100 years’ experience, Acetomodena uses Lambrusco and Trebbiano grapes from its Modena vineyard.
finecheese.co.uk
Following the popularity of its blackberry vinegar, Peacock Farm has launched a raspberry vinegar. Currently on sale in 20 stores in Nottinghamshire, the vinegar adds sweet fruity flavour to G&Ts, pancakes and salad dressings. RRP is £4.50 for 250ml; trade price £3.60.
peacockfarm-muston.com
Balsamic Vinegar with Honey is the newest addition to the Greenolia family, available to via FOS Squared. Made from Greek wine vinegar, grape juice and flower honey, the condiment is said to be ideal for adding a gourmet twist to fresh vegetables or vinaigrettes.
greenolia.gr
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Artisan Olive Oil Company
has added three new oils to its portfolio: aix&terra organic chilli oil - an infused olive oil, hand-made by aix&terra in Provence (RRP £9.95 for 200ml); Diliberto Organic Fiordidrupa Organic – a medium green fruity EVOO from Sicily (RRP £14.75 for 500ml); and Moulins Mahjoub organic early harvest chetoui organic EVOO (RRP: £11.70 for 500m).
artisanoliveoilcompany. com
Willy’s Wellness – Will Chase’s health & wellness brand – has been expanded to take in two apple cider vinegar-based elixirs, designed to ward off illness. Willy’s Organic Live ACV with Honey & Tumeric contains “immune-boosting botanicals”, while Willy’s Organic Live ACV Fire Cider is a fiery blend of native roots and spices. RRP £6.95 for 500ml; trade price £4.20.
willychases.co.uk
Seggiano has released the oil from its own farm as a limited edition. The organic, single-estate and mono-cultivar EVOO is made from the Olivastra Seggianese olive. These ancient trees, found in small numbers on the Northern slopes of Monte Amiata, Tuscany, are famed for the creamy, delicate oil they produce. Wholesale price £4.95 for 250ml; RRP £8.25.
seggiano.com
Taking the vinegar trend to the next level is Three By One, with a raw, unpasteurised, unfiltered cider vinegar (with the Mother), made from the sap of the coconut tree. It contains live probiotics and enzymes, amino acids, minerals, vitamin C and broad-spectrum B vitamins, and can be used in cooking or as a dressing. RRP £8 for 250ml.
threebyone.eu
Heart-healthy food producer Sussed has built on the success of its 2 calorie rapeseed oil with the addition of balsamic vinegar and olive oil 2 calorie spray oils. The IPG certified balsamic spray contains nothing but grape must and wine vinegar while the olive oil spray is made from cold-pressed Spanish olives. RRP £2.90.
sussed.ie
Zaytoun is bringing Palestinian unfiltered olive oil straight from the recent olive harvest to UK retailers. This organic, cold-pressed oil retains a light olive pulp, a product of the natural olive milling process, and has a fresh peppery, straight-off-the-press flavour and intense aroma. RRP £14.50 for 500ml.
zaytoun.uk
Hillfarm Oils has become the latest rapeseed producer to create a flavoured oil offering. Its four-strong range comprises Black Truffle, White Garlic, Smoked Chilli and Oak & Apple Wood Smoked. RRP is £3.89 for 250ml except for Black Truffle (£5.95).
hillfarmoils.com
Fussels is bringing some Mediterranean sunshine to its rapeseed oil line-up, with an infusion of pure Sicilian lemons. With its clean citrus flavour, Sicilian Lemon Rapeseed Oil is said to be perfect for dressings, marinades and shallow frying chicken or fish. RRP £4; trade price £2.63 for 250ml.
fusselsfinefoods.co.uk
La Cultivada Picual, a single variety EVOO from southern Spain, is the latest addition to the La Cultivada olive oil family. Using olives that are organically and biodynamically cultivated and harvested in October, the oil imparts notes of freshly cut grass and tomato, with a medium peppery finish.
lacultivada.com/en
Serious Rub may have been launched commercially at the end of 2020 but its creators have been making it in their kitchen and sharing it with friends for many years. Well-suited to beef, chicken and roasted vegetables, the rub comes in 50g, 100g, and 250g pouches (RRPs £3.95, £5.45, £9.95)
seriousrub.co.uk
This summer, Elite Imports Ltd will be carrying a selection of cheeses made just for the BBQ. Rougette Bonfire Grilling Cheese, from Käserei Champignon, comes in burger-shaped discs that will soften without falling apart on hot barbecues. There is also a second variety marinated in herbs and oil packaged in aluminium trays, which can be melted into a dip, mixed with grilled vegetables or diced into salads.
elite-imports-limited.co.uk
Retailers looking to up their outdoor dining offer might consider stocking some authentic American barbecue grills – floorspace permitting.
The Primo range of ceramic Kamado-style grills have been built to satisfy the demands of professional chefs and their unique oval shape is said to allow for the simultaneous use of different cooking zones.
For a slightly different take on outdoor cooking, there is the Green Mountain Grill (pictured) – which is fuelled by hardwood pellets. There are a range of accessories that can be added, such as pizza ovens and rotisseries, and the temperatures can even be remotely monitored and changed via WiFi.
primogrilluk.com greenmountaingrill.co.uk
While most mustard oils are not deemed safe to cook with due to their high erucic acid content, Hungarian producer Grapoila has developed an oil using mustard seeds that have been specially bred to contain only minimal amounts of this problematic compound. Available via Best of Hungary, the cold-pressed oil is ideal for recreating Asian dishes. RRP £6.95 for 250ml; wholesale price £4.50.
bestofhungary.co.uk
Northern Ireland-based rapeseed oil producer Broighter Gold has added Hickory Smoked Oil to its infused oil collection. Launched just in time for summer, the oil can be used to amplify the taste of barbecued fish, meat and vegetables. RRP £3.99 for 250ml.
broightergold.co.uk
Rather than just adding a smoke flavouring, Farrington’s has created a true oak-smoked oil. Its rapeseed oil is slowly smoked over wood chips for 48 hours to achieve a deep, rich taste. Mellow Yellow Oak Smoked Rapeseed Oil has an RRP of £4.50 for 250ml.
farrington-oils.co.uk
Fire up the plantbased BBQ
Sustainable Kitchen’s founder Julie Cleijne explains how retailers should approach catering to vegetarians and vegans this barbecue season.
As barbecue season springs into our lives again, don’t be fooled into thinking that customers won’t be needing to cater for their family and friends wanting plant-based foods at their garden gatherings. The plant-based BBQ is not a misnomer, it’s a reality and a norm. So how can you help your customers stock up on food that will satisfy everyone, from carnivores to flexitarians to fully plant-based eaters?
Be bold with store placement
Many good results have been had from a marketing campaign that involves a purposefully selected array of co-located products to plant (pun intended!) an idea in your customers’ minds. If you’re not already planning a specific ‘BBQ inspiration’ section in your store, this coming season could be an opportunity to do so. You could colocate plant-based meat and cheese alternatives with BBQ items for meat eaters. Be bold. Plant-based is the mainstream and retailers need to embrace it to stay relevant.
Find those alternatives
If you aren’t currently stocking plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, have a review of what products you do stock that are naturally plant-based, and could be sold for outdoor gatherings. Olives, nuts, salsa, dips, nacho chips, marinades, drinks and sweets would all be welcome additions for your customers to help them cater to consumers reducing animal products in their diet.
Create a big deal
Financial uncertainty is still very much a reality, so price point deals and pairing products are great ways to create customer loyalty. We suggest pairing products at different price points and demonstrating how to use products together. Something as simple as having vegetables next to BBQ skewers and a plant-based marinade could really appeal.
Be inclusive
Your customers will be mindful of making sure they can cater to friends and family with different dietary needs, so they can make sure all their loved ones feel included. So should you. That means making sure that the plant-based products you do stock do not all contain allergens such as soy, wheat, gluten, and nuts. You should aim to stock a variety of products that are free-from these allergens, as well as being plant-based. The more inclusive you can be, the more customers will keep coming back. Plant-based ice cream maker Coconuts Organic has been renamed Cecily’s after its founder Cecily Mills (read more on page 50), and relaunched in March in new packaging that capitalises on its Cornish heritage. Cecily’s is available in a range of flavours, including its flagship Mint Choc, which is packed with cocoa chips, peppermint oil and spirulina. RRP from £4.50.
cecilys.co
Plant mylks can be difficult to work with as they can overpower other flavours and taste “cardboardy”, according to Baboo. But after months of experimentation, the Dorset producer says it has perfected a vegan gelato based on Somerset oat milk. The gelato is available in Vanilla and Chocolate flavours in 125ml and 500ml tubs with respective RRPs of £2.99 and £5.99.
baboogelato.com
In a new, natural take on the ice pop, Nottingham newcomer Pola has launched Sorbet and Gelato Poles in seven flavours. Pola prioritises local, British ingredients, such as foraged elderflower from along the river Trent and homegrown roses. Retailers can purchase Poles in packs of 25 for individual sale (RRP £1.99 each) or in six-packs (RRP £9.99) from Stratford Fine Foods.
wearepola.com
Salcombe Dairy’s two new dairy-free ice creams promise to transport the tastebuds to faraway places. Rainforest Nectar is a zingy passionfruit, mango, coconut and lime creation, whilst Cloud Forest Cacao combines a coconut cream base with the Devon dairy’s very own bean-to-bar chocolate. RRP £4.95 for 500ml; trade price £2.90.
salcombedairy.co.uk
Northern Bloc has created a vegan mini tub multi-pack. The Chocolate Collection (RRP £5.49) boxes up four 100ml tubs of plant-based ice cream in two new chocolate flavours: Vegan Chocolate & Honeycomb and Vegan Chocolate Stracciatella.
northern-bloc.com
Tapping into the opportunity for “grown-up” ice lollies is Remeo with Sorbet Sticks. Translating fruity Italian gelato into ice lolly form, the sticks come in Trentino Blackcurrant and Alphonso Mango flavours in sustainable paper wrappers. RRP £4.99 for a pack of three; trade price £4.
remeogelato.com
Granny Gothards is looking to bring the restaurant experience to home dining with a new serving format. Camembert-style pots made from sustainably sourced wood and lined with waxed paper house 500ml of Devon ice cream churned from fresh egg yolks, milk and cream. Stockists can choose from 12 flavours, from favourites like Madagascan Vanilla and Intense Belgian Chocolate to Salted Honey, Toasted Sesame and Coconut & Charcoal. There is also the option for retailers looking to launch their own branded ice cream to have a fully bespoke label. RRP £6.99.
grannygothards.co.uk
Butterscotch and Chocolate & Roasted Hazelnut are the two latest recipes to come out of Hackney Gelato’s East London kitchen. Chef duo Enrico Pavoncelli and Sam Newman developed the Butterscotch Gelato to serve by the scoop at Secret Cinema’s Stranger Things event series last year and have now added it to their retail range. Notes of toffee and vanilla are enhanced by a sprinkle of sea salt in this slowchurned gelato made with Muscovado sugar, butter and cream. Rippled with roasted Piedmont hazelnuts and a sprinkle of sea salt, Chocolate & Roasted Hazelnut Gelato is Enrico’s take on a Bacio – a classic Italian gelato with chocolate and hazelnut. Both flavours are available via Stratford Fine Foods priced at £3.76 for 500ml. RRP £5.49.
hackneygelato.com
Beau’s is a new face on the ice cream scene, offering Italian-style gelato with a vegan and allergen-free sell. The cashew-based gelato is made in-house from scratch using only natural ingredients and no prefabricated mixes. Raspberry, Pistachio, Mint Choc Chip, Strawberry and Chocolate Chip are the five flavours available in 450ml tubs (RRP £5.99) via CLF Distribution.
beausgelato.com
Glastry Farm Ice Cream is proving it has its finger on the pulse with the addition of two new “superfood” vegan sorbets and two new ice cream flavours – all with a low-sugar and high-fibre content. The Berry Berry Blueberry and Peaches & Cream ice cream are both based on milk and cream from the farm’s pedigree Holsteins.
glastryfarm.com
Following the success of its Banana & Milk Chocolate Ice Lolly last year, Ice Kitchen set out to develop a “more sophisticated fruity version of a gourmet chocolate dipped ice lolly”. Whole blueberries are swirled into Greek-style yoghurt, then dipped in white Belgian chocolate. RRP £2; wholesale price £28.30 for a case of 24.
icekitchen.co.uk
Start-up dairy-free ice cream brand Blue Skies has created a new Caffe Latte flavour that launched in March in new livery. The vegan, soya-free, glutenfree, nut-free ice cream is made from Ghanaian coconut milk and is available in six flavours, including Simply Coconut, Mango & Passion Fruit and Chocolate & Orange. RRP £4.99 for 500ml.
blueskies.com
A childhood classic brought to life
For 2021, Marshfield Farm has taken inspiration from a childhood classic, launching a Jelly & Ice Cream flavour that combines milk ice cream with a strawberry shimmer ripple and jelly sweets. Also new is Under the Sea – blue raspberry ice cream with a raspberry flavoured shimmer ripple and caramel-filled chocolate turtles. Both flavours are available in 5l scooping and 1l retail tubs. (RRP £6; trade price £4.15).
marshfield-icecream. co.uk
2021 will see Callestick Farm launch four new flavours for the retail channel. Custard Cream, Amaretti & Cherries, Mint Choc Crisp and Dairy-free Vanilla will join the Cornish producer’s existing six varieties in 485ml compostable tubs. RRP £3.50.
callestickfarm.co.uk
Yorkshire’s Brymor Dairy is bringing ice cream lovers the taste of Christmas year-round with the introduction of a new Chocolate Orange flavour in 2l and 5l formats. Brymor ice cream is handmade on High Jervaulx Farm, from local milk and double cream.
brymordairy.co.uk
Organic ice cream label Luscious has added three new lines to its range. Salted Caramel ice cream made with Jersey milk, cream and caramel, and two sorbets – Raspberry and Mango – launch in 500ml and 120ml biodegradable retail tubs, with respective RRPs of £6.49 and £2.80.
lusciousorganics.co.uk
Experts’ eye: What alcohol trends will define 2021?
In association with
Herchelle Perez Terrado, Founder, The Drinks Partnership
We’ll continue to see more at-home drinking occasions as we transition out of lockdown into a different and new normal.
There has been an abundance of innovation in ready-to-enjoy cocktails, and this will only continue as the consumer is already engaged and expectations have been set for a quality experience, despite being at home.
However, cocktails can only impress and deliver a repeat purchase if the brand delivers on the promises of great quality, best ingredients and mouthfeel, coupled with real brand values and credibility to sustain that consumer affinity. Price will always be a consideration but there are some really good quality cocktails now available, which means, per serve, there doesn’t have to be a sacrifice on quality.
Jess Mason, Founder, The Drinks Maven
The UK has looked at replicating the hard seltzer and CBD drinks trends from the US, but it’s the broader umbrella trends that are the true indication as to what consumers will be buying. In the past year, we’ve seen sustainability messages and nods to wellness through low- and noalcohol, but it’s better to look at how consumers are feeling right now. We are all craving the perfect drink in the perfect venue – something that tastes like freedom.
With all of this in mind, next year will be a renaissance for much-loved classic drinks. Canned wine is likely to be on the up, as well as cocktail pouches.
Keep your eye on dark lagers and riffs on martinis, as well as wines, beers and ciders playing with wild fermentation.
Ben Franks FRSA, CEO & wine buyer at Novel Wines
Customers are increasingly comfortable with shopping online and have therefore discovered the breadth of choice available in wine. This gives lesser-known regions like those in Central and Eastern Europe (which is having a true revival in quality) and emerging wineries, both in England and in exotic locations like Asia, an opportunity to shine. It is now easier than ever to discover something new and exciting. The challenge for businesses is to find ways in which they can stand out in an increasingly digital world.
Speciality & Fine Food Fair is calling on new, pioneering drinks producers to pitch their products to a panel of expert judges, with a chance to win a free expert consultation and a stand at the Fair’s Drinks Cabinet. Apply to join at specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk/drinks-pitch-live-form.
The Organical Botanical Spirit Co distils its Organic London Dry Gin in small batches, which it says all have their own character while retaining leading notes of citrus. Approved organic by the Soil Association, the gin comes in 70cl bottles (RRP £39).
obspirit.co
The Ballin range is a collection of “ultra-smooth premium spirits” presented in painted frosted bottles (designed and made in France) that glow under UV light. The vodka and gin both have an RRP of £35 while the rum’s RRP is £36. A tequila is due to be added to the line-up soon.
ballin.london
Produced by the Jackton Distillery just south of Glasgow, the RAER brand has launched with two tipples. The naturally, smooth sweet blended Scotch Whisky comes in cases of 6 x 70cl and 12 x 5cl bottles (trade £105 and £42 respectively), while its juniper-led Jackton Gin comes in the same case sizes, priced at £147 and £42 respectively.
raer.co.uk
London Vermouth
Company has developed three new lines in 50cl bottles. No.1 Amber Limon features Kentish rhubarb, blood orange and Surrey honey while No.3 S.E. Dry contains gooseberries, Bramley apples and honey (both RRP £24). Completing the trio is No.2 a rich red vermouth made with Kentish Gamay, Sussex Bacchus, Ruby Port and 23 herbs & spices (RRP £25).
londonvermouthcompany. com In the Welsh Wind
Distillery has launched a limited edition cask-aged gin. The distillery aged 400 litres of its Signature Style gin in Palo Cortado sherry casks. The result is a rich, bronze-coloured spirit that has developed flavours of almonds, dried stone fruit and wood spice to complement the original botanical profile.
inthewelshwind.co.uk
With the hard seltzer (or alcoholic sparkling water) market growing in the UK, Two Brooks has a line-up of three 4% ABV varieties – all made with a pure British apple spirit and natural fruit flavourings. Mango Hi-Ball, Passion Star, Lime Cooler all come in cases of 12 x 250ml slim cans (trade £1.65 per can), with a mixed case also available.
twobrooks.co.uk
Pirate’s Grog has added Honey Spiced and Pineapple Spiced varieties to its offer, as part of a new Tropical Horizons range. Both made using the company’s smooth five-yearaged rum, these spirits come in 700ml bottles (RRP £32, wholesale £19.50+VAT).
piratesgrogrum.com
Chocolate Stout (6.2% ABV), the Belgian-style Baker’s Witbier (5%) and Lemongrass Lager (0.5%) are the latest beers from Toast Ale. All three are made using surplus bread and all profits go to the food system charity Feedback. 440ml, RRP £4 (lager is £3.50).
toastale.com
Black Cow has moved into the ready-to-serve cocktail arena with a 24% ABV Negroni (50cl, RRP £25), made up of its English Pure Milk Vodka, Italian Campari, Spanish vermouth, and a secret blend of natural bitters.
blackcow.co.uk
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Created by former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, Declaration Gin is made with ingredients from countries he visited during his career. The gin – which features English botanicals, Australian ginger, and Indian Darjeeling tea – is described as “zesty” with “powerful orange and citrus on the nose” and has an RRP of £44.99 for 70cl and £34.99 for 50cl. The brand is now working on a second spirit launching later this year.
declarationdrinks.com
Named after a stretch of land first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, Radlow Hundred is a new brand of small-batch English Wine produced on an estate in Herefordshire. It has launched with a Red (Rondo, Pinot Noir & Regent grapes), White (Schonburger & Siegerrebe) and Rosé (Rondo, Pinot Noir & Dornfelder), as well as a Sparkling Brut (Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc & Chardonnay).
radlowhundred.co.uk
After selling direct to consumers since last November, Mindful Mixology will soon be selling its ready-to-drink, lowsugar cocktails to the trade. The roster includes Coconut Espresso Martini – sweetened with coconut blossom and containing 60% less sugar than your average espresso martini – and the sugar-free Elderflower Gimlet. Each 250ml bottle (trade £5.75) contains two servings.
mindfulmixology.co.uk
Recently rebranded, Masons of Yorkshire also rejuvenated its range with a new Orange & Lime Leaf gin. It joins a lineup that includes Mason’s Original Gin, as well as the Tea Edition, Pear & Pink Peppercorn and English Lavender varieties.
masonsofyorkshire.com
BumbleBee Cider launched four canned sparkling ciders at the beginning of this year. Gribble (4.8% ABV, medium) and Rogue (5.5% medium-dry) come in cases of 12 x 330ml (trade £18+VAT) while cases of Strawberry Mojito and Sloeberry (both 4.0%, medsweet) cost £19.75+VAT.
bumblebeecider.co.uk
Brighton Gin has collaborated with local company Sipsup Drinks to produce a 4.8% ABV sparkling pre-mixed cocktail. Brighton Gin Raspberry Crush is a blend of Brighton Gin, English raspberries and Sicilian lemons with a hint of lavender. 250ml bottles, RRP £3.75.
brightongin.com
Binary Botanical has launched a sharing bottle of its 0.5% ABV, low-calorie, low-alcohol drink. Made using the normally discarded hop leaf, the product is said to be tangy and almost Prosecco-like. Cases of 12 x 660ml, trade £25.00 + VAT.
binarybotanical.com
Continuing with its mission to honour 19th Century seafaring women, Welsh Sisters has launched a ruby blush gin called The Captain’s Wife Portside. Distilled with botanicals, including pomegranate, fig and yerba mate tea, is aged in oak casks imbued with Spanish Ruby Port.
welshsisters.com
Butler & Brewer has joined the alcoholic mixer market with its Tonic Enhancers. The five-strong range features Raspberry, Basil & Lime; Hibiscus, Lime & Pomegranate; Orange, Thyme & Lemongrass; Elderflower, Cucumber & Apple; and Rosemary, Mint & Lemon.
The line-up is pitched as an alternative to flavoured spirits or tonics – just add four dashes to a glass and top up with tonic and a measure of spirit. Unlike cordials or syrups, the range contains no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Each 100ml bottle can flavour up to 100 drinks.
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Fentimans’ Pink Ginger is now available to independent retailers across the UK – having previously been an exclusive listing with Sainsbury’s. Billed by the producer as “the fun younger sibling” of its traditional Ginger Beer, this pink variant is made using a more fragrant ginger root and is said to be more aromatic but with no less punch.
According to its creator, it also makes for a decent pink Moscow Mule, when mixed with vodka and lime.
It comes in cases of 6x750ml bottles.
