The birds are singing, the sky is blue, and we are enjoying all that this month has to offer. June’s Ultimate Food & Drink Round-Up is everything and more.
You will find a great selection of foods in June’s food and drink round-up. Including, chocolate bars, cakes, salad ingredients, marinades, popcorn and even mints. Equally, we’ve included energy drinks, alcohol-free beer, alcohol-free aperitifs, a summer spritz, and wine. Plus, an outstanding kitchen accessory, the best oils for cooking and dressing, and a unique healing cookbook.
So, sit back, pour yourself a glass of something fabulous, grab your favourite snack, and check out what is new in the world of ultimate food and drink.
Savoury – Ultimate Food
Florette, Iceberg Lettuce
A new dedicated ‘Essentials’ range from Florette just launched and includes both Shredded Iceberg (500g), and Chopped Iceberg (200g). Priced at £2.29 and £0.69 respectively. From Nisa, Farmfoods, Booker, Costco, and TJ Morris.
Frood, Whole Food Cooking Blends
A brand-new range of four whole-food cooking blends. Designed to help people create delicious, nourishing meals in minutes. Founded by Frida Redknapp, a Swedish-born mother of five and trusted voice in family, food, and wellbeing. Frood blends includes Bella Bolognese, Swedish Meatballs, Golden Curry, and Mexi Fiesta. Launched into M&S and Ocado now, priced at £3 each (75g).
GOOD PHATS, Spray Oils Bundle
The oil set from GOOD PHATS features the perfect duo for spritzing, coating and finishing dishes. It includes Spanish Light Avocado Oil Spray and Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Moreover, they are made with 100% pure oils and no fillers, emulsifiers, or seed oils. They each bring top flavour, precision, and versatility to the kitchen. Priced at £12.51 via the Good Phats website.
Ultimate Food – Sweet Treats
Peppersmith, Mega Pouch
The Mega Pouch from Peppersmith contains approximately 560 mints, with maximum mint power. Brimming with bold extra strong peppermint and eucalyptus. Equally, they are vegan friendly, veggie, sugar free, and keto friendly. Made with British peppermint oil, and 100% plant based sweetener, Xylitol. Priced at £19.99 from Peppersmith
Lazy Day, Choca Mocha Squares, and Caramel Blondie
Free-from bakery brand, Lazy Day just launched two new products. Introducing, gooey Caramel Blondies, which combines caramel, biscuit pieces, cherries, coconut, and marshmallows. Furthermore, the Choca Mocha Squares offer layers of Belgian chocolate with coffee-flavoured icing. Check your local supermarket Free From isle, or order online with Lazy Day. Both are priced at £3.25 each.
Popcorn Shed, DIY Rainbow Popcorn
Popcorn Shed recently launched its first-of-its-kind DIY Rainbow Popcorn Kit. A brand-new at-home popcorn experience that lets families, foodies, content creators and snack lovers create their very own edible rainbow. Making colourful popcorn at home can be tricky, so Popcorn Shed have done all the hard work for you. Packed with popping kernels and five bright colourful fruity flavours the world is your creative space to pop, colour, create and share. Priced at £25 from Popcorn Shed
Cadbury, Dairy Milk Strawberries & Crème Frappe
Limited edition Cadbury Dairy Milk Strawberries & Crème Frappe Bar is designed to be chilled and eaten cold. Firstly, it’s inspired by the summer chilled drink. Secondly, this bar is next-level chocolate packed with strawberry flavour rice pieces in a smooth crème layer. Thirdly, all wrapped in classic Dairy Milk. Available nationwide, priced at RRP £1.75.
Soda, Alcohol Free & Lo-Alcohol Drinks
TENZING, Natural Energy+ Focus in White Peach
Exciting new limited edition from TENZING, Natural Energy+ Focus. It’s a good energy drink that’s 100% from nature, low calorie, and with no crash. Balanced with 1:1 nootropic blend, with 160mg of natural caffein paired with L-theanine. Additionally, a triple tea addition (matcha, white tea, green tea), Sakura extract, magnesium for a tea-forward taste profile and mood-stabilising properties. Priced at £2.99 (500ml can), from Tenzing Natural Energy
Outd00r Brewing, Alcohol-Free Hydration in Original Lager, and Lemon
A new 0.0 lager, designed for post-activity moments, lands with functional benefits, including electrolytes and vitamin C. Designed to combine and active lifestyle and pleasure. Hydration Original Lager offers light fruity notes with a soft hoppy bitterness. In addition, Hydration Lemon delivers a brighter, citrus-forward taste, combining natural lemon juice with a sweet malt finish. Available at Ocado, Waitrose and Outd00r Brewing RRP £2.00 (330ml cans).
More Low and No Alcohol
Bel Nada, Premium Alcohol-Free Swiss Aperitifs
Bel Nada is redefining the future of social drinking with a collection of premium Swiss-crafted alcohol-free aperitifs. Likewise, inspired by the Swiss Alps and developed alongside award-winning Swiss drinks experts. The collection includes three distinct expressions. L’Aperitivo – a vibrant floral spritz alternative with grapefruit, rose, lavender, and rosemary. Le Botanique – a crisp alpine-inspired gin alternative featuring juniper, Swiss pine, and herbal botanicals. L’Épicé – a tropical, spice-led 0% rum alternative crafted for rich and warming serves. Priced at £29, from Bel Nada
Ancient Extracts, Himalayan Gold Grade Shilajit Resin
Shilajit Resin has been revered for over 3,000 years across Ayurvedic, Tibetan, and Asian wellness traditions. Uniquely, this resin is harvested from regions of the Kashmir mountains, and can be added to a glass of hot water for a morning power shot. Now a modern-day wellbeing ritual for those seeking sustained energy, mental clarity, recovery support, and vitality. Priced at £39.99 from Ancient Extracts
Alcoholic Drinks
Casillero del Diablo, Chilean Rosé
Chile’s No.1 wine brand just launched its new Chilean Rose in time for the summer. A pale, bright pink wine with subtle silver highlights, made to be enjoyed ice cold. Markedly, with delicate aromas of rose petals and red fruits, with strawberries and white peaches. Priced at £8.50, from 15th June at Morrisons.
Bellamie, Bellamie Spritz
The Bellamie Spritz is a chic cherry flavoured fizz cocktail, delicious for sipping in the sun. Perfect for those looking for a refined, adult take on a spritz. Made with Bellamie, an award-winning cherry aperitif, bringing a fresh splash of French elegance to the summer season. From Master of Malt, priced at £34 (70cl). By all means, make your own Bellamie Spritz using the recipe below:
Ingredients
50ml Bellamie, 75ml Prosecco, 25ml soda or sparkling water
Method
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Pour in Bellamie, top with Prosecco and a splash of soda. Stir gently and garnish with 3 green olives on a cocktail stick
Kitchen Accessory
Microplane, Professional Cheese Slicer
The Professional Cheese Slicer combines precision performance with sleek, user-friendly design for clean, effortless slicing. Ideal for elevated cheese boards, sandwiches, burgers and more. The ultra-sharp non-stick blade ensures smooth cuts without crumbling or sticking, while the ergonomic soft-touch handle offers both comfort and style. Priced at £24.95 from Selfridges.
Cookbook
The Healing Plate, Ayurvedic Recipes for Modern Living by Ananda in the Himalayas
More than a traditional cookbook, The Healing Plate presents food as a practice of self-understanding, rooted in Ayurvedic principles and adapted for modern living, with more than 100 recipes alongside guidance on doshas, seasonality, and daily rhythms, as well as a zero-waste philosophy reflecting a growing shift toward conscious, sustainable living. Priced at around £40 from Ananda
June’s Ultimate Food & Drink Round-up – Words by Rachel McAlley @LadyRach
