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jams & sweet preserves Launched for the Christmas trade, Pink Gin Marmalade is now available year-round from Jilly’s Homemade Preserves at a trade price of £3 (RRP £3.99). This marmalade is made in batches of 15-20 jars from ruby grapefruit and pink gin. The Hull-based producer has also created a limited-edition version for spring with pomelo for an intense citrus hit. jillyspreserves.co.uk
ManiLife has combined its signature peanut butter with responsibly sourced cocoa to create Rich Cocoa Smooth Peanut Butter (RRP £3.99). The butter contains just four ingredients: Argentinian peanuts, unrefined golden cane sugar, Tanzanian cocoa powder and sea salt. The cocoa is 100% traceable to a cooperative of small-scale farms, known as Kakoa Kamili, in Tanzania. mani-life.com
The sky seems to be the limit in preserves and spreads NPD at the moment. Whether it’s exotic fruit jam, quirky nut butter or curious curds, this round-up has all categories covered. For those with a saltier tooth, you’ll find the latest in savoury snacks from pg 29. Compiled by Lynda Searby
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March 2022 | Vol.23 Issue 2
Malaysian coconut curd
Wiggle & Park’s yuzu jellies are an antidote to the “obvious fruit flavours” usually found in preserves, according to the brand’s Korean founder Saehwan Park. Although made in the Yorkshire Dales, the jellies use yuzu sourced directly from farmers in Korea. They can be eaten together with nut butter on toast or as a condiment on a creamy cheese board. RRP £7.14 for 227g. terranamdo.com
Yorkshire producer Fearne & Rosie has secured distribution with Cotswold Fayre and launched six of its “more fruit, less sugar” jams in a 300g ‘family size’ jar (RRP £3). Geared towards families and named after her own two children, the brand was developed by teacher Rachel Kettlewell to provide a reduced-sugar jam option. fearneandrosie.co.uk
Darlington & Daughters has applied its curd-making expertise beyond the usual citrus realm with the launch of a Ginger Curd. Described as “velvety with the warming spice of ginger”, the new addition has an RRP of £2.85. mrsdarlingtons.com
Plum Jam and Three Fruit Marmalade are the sweet options in Ouse Valley Foods’ new literature-themed Spread the Word collection. The jars feature fruity Shakespearian illustrations and a lighthearted plot summary. They can be sold individually or as a gift trio with Potager Pickle (RRP £21.08). ousevalleyfoods.com
Madam Chang’s x Ping Rum Kaya is a modern reimagining of a traditional Malaysian coconut curd, blended with Aluna coconut rum. Created in collaboration with MasterChef Champion of Champions Ping Coombes, this variant can be spread on toast or poured over ice cream. Madam Chang’s makes four other kayas: Original Pandan Kaya, Gula Melaka Kaya, Vegan Ube Kaya and Pandan Zero Kaya (sugar-free). RRP £12.50 for 190ml; trade price £9.30. madamchangs.co.uk
Global Harvest has boxed up its three top-selling Fruits for Cheese in a gift set that is on shelf in Booths and Harvey Nichols. With an RRP of £12.95 (trade price £9.30), the set contains 100g jars of Quince, Damson Plum and Bittersweet Orange conserve. fruitforcheese.com
