Speciality Food Magazine - April 2026

Inspire your customers to stock up their pantries 22 The Spread. LittlePod Award-winning LittlePod has built upon the success of its Natural Vanilla Paste with the launch of Alcohol-free Vanilla Paste. Both presented in easy-to-use recyclable tubes, they are packed with flavour, contain vanilla pods, seeds and extracts and are a versatile ingredient for home cooks and professional chefs. The new launch is low in sugar and suitable for all diets. littlepod.co.uk 1 Hawkshead Relish Mouthwateringly rich in flavour, Hawkshead Relish’s chutneys and savoury preserves are always perfectly balanced and surprisingly versatile, making themmust-have additions to every food lover’s store cupboard. Whether your customers are seeking sweet and slow-cooked with a savoury twist or a kick of chilli heat, this range is sure to deliver. hawksheadrelish.com 2 Buiteman Buiteman's cheese biscuits are a savoury indulgence packed with real cheese, boasting a punch of savoury flavour that makes them a store cupboard must-have. Some of the world's finest cheeses are celebrated in these moreish snacks, from Cheddar and Gouda to Parmigiano Reggiano. Savour the difference with Buiteman – where every bite is a masterpiece. buiteman.com 4 Drivers Drivers Maple Baby Onions are the cosy upgrade your cheeseboards and roast dinners have been waiting for. Pickled in a gentle maple syrup brine, these tiny flavour bombs strike the perfect balance between sharp and mellow. Perfect with strong cheeses, glazed meats, or simply forked from the jar at midnight. pickle-lovers.co.uk 6 Potion De V Potion De V sustainably sources only the finest organic Grade A vanilla beans for its handcrafted and organically aged extracts. Never factory-produced or flavour-isolated, they include no added sugar, sweeteners, flavour enhancers, binders or thickeners and come with vanilla beans inside them, resulting in a complex depth of flavour. potiondev.co.uk 8 Emilia’s Crafted Pasta Emilia's Crafted Pasta is made in Gragnano, Italy, using only high-quality Italian durum wheat semolina and mountain spring water. PGI certified, it’s slow dried and bronze-die extruded for a rough texture that holds sauce beautifully. Sustainably packaged in 100% paper, Emilia's combines authentic craftsmanship with eco-conscious values. emiliaspasta.com 5 Aagrah Foods This new Butter Chicken Cooking Tarka Paste from award-winning Aagrah Foods helps create an authentic, restaurant-quality dish in minutes. This rich, vegan-friendly Indian cooking sauce combines a mild creamy tomato base with Aagrah’s signature blend of aromatic spices and oodles of convenience to deliver the perfect quick and easy meal solution. aagrahfoods.com 7 1 5 Cardini Created in 1924 by Chef Caesar Cardini, the inventor of the Caesar salad, Cardini’s dressings bring authentic flavour and over a century of expertise to your kitchen. Made in the UK with quality ingredients and no artificial preservatives, they deliver the classic taste where it all began. caesarcardinis.com 3