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north jamsof & sweet england preserves York-based Allotment Drinks says it has “veered off the well-trodden soft drinks path” to invent low-sugar sodas with home-grown flavours inspired by the British vegetable plot, garden and hedgerow. Barbarilla Soda (rhubarb & anise) and Hipstar Soda (rosehip, starflower & meadowsweet) are said to be bursting with natural botanical extracts and flavours. RRP £2-3.50 for 330ml. allotmentdrinks.co.uk
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Davenport’s has overhauled its entire range, curating some new collections, including ‘The Dessert Trolley’ and ‘A Shuffle of Truffles’, collaborating with likeminded producers to launch lines such as Droitwich Salt Truffles and Hepple Gin Truffles, and rolling out a 100g bar range in flavours such as Ginger & Lavender and Strawberry Waffle Cone. davenportschocolates. com
With FFD taking a trip to Harrogate for Fine Food Show North, it seemed only right to round up the latest product launches from counties in the North of England.
Inspired by Japan’s popular alcoholic sour tipple
Compiled by Lynda Searby
Handcrafted in Derbyshire, So Good Kombucha’s ‘living’ drinks have scored listings in around 50 independent retailers after trading for only one year. As well as brewing unfiltered kombucha using organic and natural ingredients, the BIPOC women-owned social venture has pledged to support and employ refugees. It recently developed a Blueberry, Blackcurrant & Lemon drink to raise money for Ukrainian refugees. sogoodkombucha.com
Peak District roastery SeaMoor Coffee has collaborated with Thornbridge Brewery to develop its latest barrel aged coffee. The beans are aged for 16 days in a barrel that has been used to age the brewery’s Necessary Evil imperial stout. Aromas of citrus and oak from the wood combine with chocolate, malts and caramel from the stout, to produce a richly layered coffee. RRP £11 for 250g. seamoorcoffee.co.uk
Retailers on the lookout for an alternative to the usual soft drink options should check out Manchester label Chu Lo. Inspired by Japan’s popular alcoholic sour tipple, Chuhai, Chu Lo fuses the same freshly squeezed fruit juice and delicious flavours into a lower sugar, alcohol-free, super sour soda with a fizzy kick. Trade price £27.60 for a case of 24 cans (£1.15 per unit) via LWC. chu-lo.com
WL Distillery’s new Wilson’s Gin Club Watermelon & Liquorice is crafted with refreshing flavours of watermelon and mint balanced with lime and finished with a twist of liquorice. Its is available from the County Durham distillery with an RRP of £37.99. wldistillery.com
Northumbrian Pantry’s latest introductions are three preserves made by hand in small batches in the village of Simonburn using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Fiery Red Onion Relish, Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam and Beetroot & Orange Chutney all have an RRP of £4.50. northumbrianpantry.com
Wirral spice purveyor Seasoned Pioneers is targeting the independent trade with its new collection of spice tins. There are 13 blends in the range, from Middle Eastern classics like Shawarma and Ras-el-Hanout to Zanzibar, Korma, Sri Lankan and Pasanda curry powders. RRP £4.50. seasonedpioneers.com Vol.23 Issue 5 | June 2022
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