This is the month when everything changes; the weather takes a turn, we close our curtains earlier, stay home more, and we enjoy hearty meals with warming drinks.
October is the time we begin to hunker down and wear our pyjamas and slippers. Halloween is in sight, and spiced pumpkin is the go-to for most things! Dare we even say that Christmas is on the horizon!
We bring some iconic flavours to you via brand new food and drink launches this month, including tasty products, and exciting treats, alongside drinks to enjoy in front of the fire.
Food This October
Clearspring, Organic Japanese Silken Tofu
Organic Tofu by Clearspring is versatile for lots of recipes including pasta sauce, chocolate mousse, and scrambled tofu. Priced at £1.89 from Clearspring and Planet Organic.
HECK! Limited Edition Pumpkin Spiced Sausages
HECK! is serving up a whole new way to enjoy pumpkin spice with the launch of the UK’s first Pumpkin Spiced Pork Sausage. 80% British pork infused with pumpkin puree and a hint of mixed spiced, ginger and cinnamon, they’re sweet, savoury, a little bit spicy, and of course gluten free. Priced at £3.50, only available until 31st October via Heck.
Gran Luchito, Taco Seasoning
The authentic Mexican food brand has launched two single-use seasoning sachets in Medium and Spicy varieties. Expect a blend of Jalapeño & Cumin in the Medium seasoning, and a fiery mix of Smoky Chipotle & Herbs in the Spicy. Priced at £1.60 each, from Tesco.
Sweet Treats
Häagen-Dazs, Pistachio & Cream, and Peanut Butter Crunch
Creamy, nutty and irresistibly indulgent – this season, Pistachio & Cream is back, and it’s bringing a salty-sweet new friend, Peanut Butter Crunch. These limited-edition flavours are ideal to enjoy in front of an open fire whilst watching a classic movie. Priced at £5.75 from all major supermarkets nationwide. Find out more with Häagen-Dazs.
Wild Thingz, Organic Sweets
Wild Thingz is shaking up the sweet aisle with bold flavours, wacky shapes, and no artificial ingredients. Loved by kids and approved by parents, the brand is on a mission to reclaim the joy of sweets without the junk. Crafted with organic ingredients, vibrant colours, and playful shapes, these gummies deliver joy with none of the compromise. Priced from £2.25 (small pack), £19.99 (share bags) £22.99 (party box), from Amazon, Ocado, Zapp, Co-Op and more.
Food Thoughts, Cocoa Powder, and Cacao Powder
Give your bakes the richness they deserve with Food Thoughts Organic Cocoa Powder – a smooth, unsweetened blend made from single-origin Fino de Aroma beans, celebrated for their full-bodied natural flavour. Alternatively, supercharge your bakes with Food Thoughts Organic Cacao Powder – a nutrient-rich powerhouse made from 100% pure, non-alkalised cacao. Priced at £3.80 and £3.90 respectively, from Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. Visit Food Thoughts for recipes and more info.
Clearspring, Fruit Pouches
Perfect for snacks on the go, one of your five a day, they are 100% organic fruit, fat-free, and minimally processed. Available in 5 flavours including Apple & Mango, Apple & Blueberry, Pear, and Banana, Strawberry & Mango, and finally Banana, Blueberry & Strawberry. Priced at £1.39 each from Clearspring.
Montezuma’s, Giant Chocolate Buttons
Montezuma’s chocolate buttons have been fan favourites for years, but the brand-new range – which comes in deeply rich dark chocolate or deliciously decadent milk chocolate are even bigger! Priced at £3.50 from Montezuma’s.
Soft & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
CELSIUS, Energy Drinks
With its LIVE FIT ethos and zero-sugar formula, CELSIUS is resonating strongly with Gen Z and millennial audiences as their energy drink of choice. It’s fast becoming a grab-and-go staple for daily routines! Flavours include Peach Vibe (white peach), Fantasy Vibe (orange), Cosmic Vibe (fruit burst), and Sunset Vibe (mango & passionfruit). Priced from £14.76 (12 x cans), from Tesco and Amazon.
Nashi, Korean Pear Juice
Designed to be enjoyed before a night out, Nashi can help your body process alcohol more efficiently and reduce hangover symptoms. It’s fast becoming the go-to ritual for busy people who want to socialise, work, exercise, and still feel great the next day. It’s a 100% natural wellness drink, made entirely from premium Korean pears. Priced from £19.99 (6 cans) from Nashi Pear Juice.
SENTIA Spirits, Red, Gold, and Black
One of the UK and Europe’s leading functional drinks, SENTIA Spirits are designed by neuroscientists to target our GABA receptors. Red is powered by ashwagandha and passionflower. Gold features schisandra, hops and ashwagandha. Black incorporates ginseng, ginko, and cinnamon bark. Priced at £32 (50cl) each from Sentia Spirits.
Alcoholic Drinks This October
TORABHAIG, Sound of Sleat Batch Strength Malt
A bold new whisky from the Isle of Skye that bottles the island’s sea spray, bonfire smoke and rugged beauty. Torabhaig has released Sound of Sleat Batch Strength, a limited-edition single malt that captures the elemental spirit of Skye in a glass. Bottled at a robust 60.2% ABV, think bonfire embers, sea spray, citrus brightness, and warming spice. Priced at £75 from The Whisky Shop.
Baileys x Terry’s Chocolate Orange Irish Cream Liqueur
Baileys x Terry’s Chocolate Orange is a limited-edition treat blending the distinctive taste of Baileys Original Irish Cream with flavours of chocolate and zesty orange. Poured over ice as a velvety smooth after-dinner delight, shared with friends during seasonal gatherings, or shaken up into an irresistible Baileys x Terry’s Chocolate Orange Martini Cocktail, this limited-edition collaboration is set to become the ultimate way to sprinkle extra into your life. Priced from £11 (50cl), from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda, Waitrose, Amazon, and Co-op. Read more at Baileys.
The October Amazing Autumn Food & Drink Round-Up – Words by Rachel McAlley aka @LadyRach
