January doesn’t have to be the most boring month of the year! You can easily liven it up by trying out some new and exciting food and drink offerings.
We’ve got you covered for Food & Drink. Including, comforting pies, detoxifying juices, zero alcohol beers, and protein bars. You’ll even find ice cream, sparkling water, Mexican treats, heart shared burgers and a gin bundle! What’s not to get excited about when there’s new cereal to try, enticing dressings for your salads, and plant-based food for all veggie fans.
Savoury Food
FieldGoods, Chicken & Leek Pie
Nothing beats a piping hot pie! Committed to convenience without compromise, the FieldGoods pie range created by food-obsessed brothers Elliot and Sam Day is made from perfectly honed recipes.
The Chicken and Leek Pie is packed with succulent free-range chicken from the Yorkshire Dales, buttery sautéed leeks, and a luscious mushroom and tarragon cream sauce, all topped with light, flaky puff pastry. They even do Steak & Ale Pie, and Sustainable Fish Pie plus plenty of other dishes and sides too. Priced at £12.75 (for 2 people), from FieldGoods.
HECK! Chicken Italia Heart Burgers
The limited-edition twin-pack of gluten-free Chicken Italia Heart-shaped patties are made to the same recipe as the Yorkshire food firm’s healthier Chicken Italia Sausages. Made for Valentine’s Day! Flavours that marry together include, lean British chicken breast and thigh with juicy tomato, basil, mozzarella and garlic. Available from 31st January for delivery between 4th and 14th February. Priced at £3.50 from Heck Food.
Gosh! Sweet Potato Pakora
Gosh! offers a range of nourishing plant-based food, packed with protein, vegetables and no nasties. Helping to provide a delicious and convenient way to nourish you and your family – whilst helping you hit your weekly ‘plant point’ goals! Its popular range includes Moroccan Spiced Falafel, Mediterranean Falafel, Beetroot Falafel and Sweet Potato Pakora. Priced at £2.20 each, available in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Asda.
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Gran Luchito, Taco Essentials
Everything you need to bring the vibrant heart of Mexico straight to your kitchen! With a range of products from Soft Taco Wraps to crunchy Tortilla Chips, mouthwatering Salsas, Refried Beans, Jalapeños, and more. Furthermore, Gran Luchito is guaranteed to bring an abundance of flavours to any dish. Perfect for the ultimate taco night at home with your family and friends. All products are available to purchase in major UK supermarkets, including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, and Tesco. Prices vary per product.
All Dressed Up, Dressings
Born out of a desire to be different, All Dressed Up is the brainchild of Leiths trained chef, Tess Reed, who wanted to create a brand that not only looked and tasted great, but was good for you too. Using all natural ingredients, and never, UHPFs, the dressings are all refined sugar free, gluten free and dairy free. They offer a range of four flavourful dressings designed to make healthy eating more delicious, fun and easy. Moreover, the range is made with only the highest quality, natural ingredients and the exciting flavours include Miso & Sesame, Tahini & Lime, Spicy Harissa, and Everyday House. Priced at £6 each from Ocado.
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Cereal & Sweet Treats
Holie’s, Granola and Muesli
A healthy new cereal brand which offers a range of tasty granolas and crunchy mueslis. They have absolutely no added sugar or sweeteners and are packed full of protein, fibre and flavour. Just in at Ocado, there are lots of flavours to choose from. Granola Protein Crunch, Granola Low Carb Crunch, Granola Protein Peanut Butter, Crunchy Muesli Chocolate, Crunchy Muesli Protein and Crunchy Muesli 4 Nuts. Visit Ocado to order, and visit Holie Food to find out more.
RawQ, Energy Bars
Energy bars that are crafted for everyday individuals and elite athletes alike. Co-founded by certified health coach Arina Kuzmina and Daria Medvedev, wife of tennis champion Daniil Medvedev. RawQ delivers natural protein, including buckwheat for fibre and minerals, plus antioxidants. Great for gut health as the bars contain nuts and seeds. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, or avoiding refined sugar, RawQ has something for everyone. Firstly, cacao, raspberry and walnut. Secondly, coconut, spirulina and almond. Thirdly, blueberry, apple and hazelnut. Fourthly, mango, banana and cashew. Priced at either £42 or £47 for a box of 15 or 16, from RawQ Foods.
Häagen-Dazs, Stickbars
The new launch of Stickbars sees Häagen-Dazs’ signature flavours transformed into a convenient yet sophisticated stick form, uniquely shaped as the brand’s iconic cartouche. Going the extra mile, the brand collaborated with its customers to perfect the Stickbars and craft a new crowd-pleasing recipe. For those craving indulgence, Salted Caramel, Cookies & Cream, and exclusive to Co-op, Macadamia Nut Brittle, will be the new go-tos. If in need of a refresher, look no further than Mango & Passionfruit, and exclusive to Tesco, Raspberry & Peach. Priced from £4.25 (3 x bars).
Soft Drinks & No Alcohol
Tide, Sparkling Raspberry Collagen Water
The ultimate beauty-boosting beverage launching soon, expertly crafted to enhance your daily wellness routine. TIDE sets itself apart from other collagen drinks by focusing on premium skincare benefits rather than performance enhancement, delivering a delicious way to support glowing skin, strong hair, and healthier nails. Available for pre-order now at We Are Tide.
Cawston Press, Brilliant Beetroot
Cawston Press’s Brilliant Beetroot is one of the British soft drinks’ brands most popular products. Like all its drinks, it is made simply with pressed fruit and veg, with no added sugar, sweeteners, and not from concentrate. Full of earthy goodness, it is a blend of 90% beetroot juice with a crisp apple juice. Beetroot is an excellent source of vitamin C, and is rich in soluble fibre and antioxidants. The perfect food & drink option, you can add it to soups, shakes, and even pancakes. Available from all good supermarkets, plus Amazon and of course Cawston Press.
Athletic Brewing Co., Alcohol Free Beer
Want to try something new? How about the biggest non-alcoholic beer brand in the USA? Each alcohol-free drink is only 25-65 calories per can. There’s Run Wild IPA, a refreshing golden style brew with a citrus, crisp, light-bodied finish and a malty body. Equally, Upside Down Golden is a classic craft Pale Ale with subtle earthy and spicy notes and a balanced citrus aroma, brewed with malts and American hops. Finally, the Athletic Alcohol-Free Lager is a sugar-free light brew, with no sacrifice on flavour. Priced at £6 (4 x 355ml cans) from Ocado.
Alcohol
RENAIS Gin X Double Dutch, G&T Bundle
If you’re looking for a refreshing drink, take a peek at the bundle from RENAIS Gin and Double Dutch. With G&T being one of the biggest tipples of choice these days, which not try the bundle which comes complete with 4 free bottles of Double Dutch Skinny Tonic. RENAIS is rooted in Burgundy, France where Chris Watson and the Watson family have produced wine for three decades. Today, Alex and Emma Watson continue the family legacy, with their gin, RENAIS. Priced at £48 from Renais.
New Food & Drink This January – Words by Rachel McAlley / @LadyRach
