Who doesn’t love trying something new in the world of food and drink? The month of May brings with it plenty of tasty food and drink launches for you to try at home.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie night at home with a glass of Bailey’s Toffee Popcorn while reading The Only Food & Drink Round-Up You Need This Month. Alternatively, fire up your outdoor pizza oven and make some recipes from the Epic Outdoor Pizza Oven Cook Book. Equally, pour yourself an Organic Iced Coffee from Rude Health. There’s something for everyone this May!
Food
Fearne & Rosie, Mango Preserve
An exciting new launch from Fearne & Rosie just landed in the form of Mango Preserve 70% Fruit. Bringing a tropical burst of fruity goodness to breakfast and beyond! The jam contains 40% less sugar than standard jams, it is made from natural ingredients, is high in fibre, rich in antioxidants, and is a good source of vitamin C. Available from Ocado now, and Holland & Barrett soon. Priced at £3.30 per 310g jar. Visit Fearne & Rosie for more info.
The Groovy Food Company, Omega Oils
It’s BBQ season so why not upgrade your oils for cooking on the BBQ or drizzling over salads! Omega High Five Oil incorporates five organic virgin cold pressed seed and fruit oils to produce a cooking oil packed with omega acids and Vitamin E. Equally, Organic Omega Cool Oil is to be enjoyed over salads and rice, plus it can be added to salad dressings and smoothies. Available from Groovy Food. Priced at £5.99 & £6.99 respectively.
Black Bee Honey, World Bee Day Bundle
To celebrate World Bee Day (20th May), Black Bee Honey has joined forces with fellow pollinator champions Kabloom to launch a limited-edition collaborative gift bundle. The World Bee Day Bundle includes Black Bee Honey’s 4 Seasons Mini Honey Jar Gift Box, a recipe card for inspiration, and Kabloom’s Birds, Bees & Butterflies Seedbom Gift Box. Available from Black Bee Honey. Priced at £30 with Free UK delivery.
Nairn’s, Caramelised Biscuit Moments
Introducing Nairn’s Caramelised Biscuit Moments, the brand’s latest gluten free innovation. Offering a long-awaited alternative to the much-loved caramelised biscuit. With notes of caramel and warm spice, these thin and crisp delights are expertly baked with gluten free oats for a satisfying crunch, delivering a moreish moment in every bite. Available from Sainsbury’s and Asda. Priced at £2.20.
Gosh! Aloo Tikki and Katsu Bites
Gosh! Street Food just launched its new Aloo Tikki and Katsu Bites! Made from 100% natural ingredients, they are packed with veggies, exciting your tastebuds with flavours from around the world. Aloo Tikki Bites are made with potato, green lentils and spices. Katsu Bites are made from chickpeas, butternut squash, coconut and Japanese spices. Available now in Tesco stores nationwide and in Ocado soon. Priced at £2.60 each.
More Delicious Food
Peppersmith, Sugar Free Mints Gum, and Pastilles
Naturally tasty, feel-good treats. Peppersmith treats are bursting with 100% natural flavours and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. From zingy Lemon Mints and Strawberry Pastilles to refreshing Peppermint Mints and Gum. Natural flavours include peppermint and spearmint oils, eucalyptus, Sicilian lemons and strawberries, giving you banging flavour, freshening up your breath, and caring for your dental health all in one! Available from Peppersmith, Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury’s, Starbucks and more. Priced from £1.30.
Oppo Brothers, Oppo Refreshed
Available in three flavours Oppo Refreshed bridges the gap between simple water ice lollies and chocolate covered ice creams on a stick to deliver a truly indulgent, fruity ice cream experience. Oppo Refreshed is creamy whilst also being a non-dairy option. Flavours include, Sicilian Lemon & Strawberry, Alphonso Mango & Passionfruit, and Raspberry Coulis Swirl. Available from Ocado, Booths, and Amazon Fresh. Priced at £3.75 (each box, 3 sticks per box).
Jay & Joy, Justine Plant-Based Cream Cheese
Jay & Joy are pioneers in vegan cheese alternatives. They have just launched Justine into the UK, a smooth, easy-to-use, spreadable 100% plant-based cream cheese. Justine astounds with its intense creaminess and texture, inspiring endless possibilities for use in the kitchen. Available from online retailers, Kiuki, VeganKind and Planet Organic. Currently priced at £3.85.
Ombar, Ombar Blonde
Ombar Blonde is crafted with Fair Trade, organic ingredients—including cocoa butter, desiccated coconut, Madagascan vanilla, chicory root, and caramelised sugar. It offers a delicious new way to enjoy a dairy-free white chocolate experience without compromise. Melt-in-your-mouth creamy texture that rivals traditional white chocolate but with a healthier twist. Available in the Free From aisle at Tesco. Priced at £2.75 (70g).
Soft Drinks
Muush, Cans
Muush, the bold brand redefining the alcohol-free experience with its functional mushroom elixirs, has just launched a new line of lightly sparkling to-go cans. Delivering the same powerful benefits of Muush’s best-selling elixirs. New flavours include, Raspberry & Lychee, Blood Orange & Ginger. Available from Muush. Priced from £30 (12 x 250ml cans).
Rude Health, Organic Iced Coffees
Pioneers in healthy and delicious plant-based food, Rude Health, just launched the UK’s first clean deck Iced Coffee range. Smooth, creamy and brimming with flavour, there’s a duo of organic drinks to discover; Oat Latte Iced Coffee and Mocha Iced Coffee. With no added sugar, and both drinks are made using a blend of organic coffee sourced from sustainable farms in Latin America. Available from Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Ocado. Priced at £3.75 (750ml).
Tide, Collagen Drinks
Elevate your beauty ritual with TIDE’s lightly sparkling Collagen Water, infused with refreshing Sparkling Raspberry or Lemon & Lime. Each can contain 3.5 grams of premium, sustainably sourced hydrolysed collagen peptides, delivering a powerful beauty boost with maximum bioavailability for visible results. Available from We Are Tide. Priced from £27 (12 x 250ml cans).
Blendsmiths, HOW GOOD! Sodas and Shots
HOW GOOD! is an outrageously delicious range of naturally crafted sodas and wellness shots. They are made with real, functional ingredients, and are designed to bring exceptional taste and feel-good benefits to every sip. The line-up includes Lemon & Ginger soda with Ginseng & Ashwagandha, and Mint & Thyme soda with Holy Basil & Rhodiola. Plus, three shots including Turmeric (Rejuvenate), Ginger (Invigorate), and Mango & Ginger (Refresh). Available from Blendsmiths. Priced from £9 (4 x cans), and from £18 (8 x shots).
Alcoholic Drinks
Schweppes, Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss Cans
The new Schweppes Mix cocktails might be your essential picnic in the park drink this spring and summer! These ready-to-drink options perfectly capture the spirit of summer. Schweppes bar-quality cocktails now in convenient cans, are sophisticated on-the-go drinks with flavours including Gin Twist (basil & cardamom) and Paloma Bliss (tequila & grapefruit). Available from leading supermarkets across the UK including Tesco. Priced at £2.35 (250ml).
Absolut + Sprite, Watermelon Cans
The ideal match of Absolut Vodka with the addition of Sprite’s lemon-lime and delicious fruity flavours of watermelon. A vibrant and tropical mix of summer in a can. Drink from the can after being chilled in the fridge or pour over ice in a glass and enjoy with friends this spring and summer. Available from all leading supermarkets across the UK including Tesco. Priced at £2.45 (250ml).
More Alcohol
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky, Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky has introduced its first ready-to-drink product in a can. The Cutty Sark & Ginger Ale Highball. The perfect pairing of Cutty Sark’s original signature blended Scotch with the refreshing zing of ginger ale. With this offering, Cutty Sark becomes the first blended Scotch whisky to introduce this type of canned drink globally. Available in the US only at present. Portugal and Bulgaria to launch soon. Not currently available in the UK. Priced at $9.99 (4 x 250ml cans).
Baileys, Limited Edition Toffee Popcorn Movie Night
The ultimate treat, Baileys Toffee Popcorn Movie Night mixes buttery aromas with the sweet creaminess of Baileys to create a blockbuster flavour that is the perfect addition to your next movie night in. You can make a Baileys Toffee Popcorn Milkshake Cocktail at home (recipe here), or simply pour it over ice for a relaxing drink. Available while stocks last from Asda, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Co-op, Morrisons, Tesco, Costco and Amazon.
Cookbook
Epic Outdoor Pizza Oven Cookbook by Jonathon Schuhrke
The ideal cook book to bring out as soon as the sun shines and you fire up the pizza oven. Jonathon Schuhrke is famous in the pizza-oven community for producing excellent recipes, answering pizza oven related questions, and showing you how to get flawless results no matter what model of oven you have.
The Epic Outdoor Pizza Oven Cookbook is a must-have for all pizza makers. With recipes including New York Style White Pizza and Fire-Roasted Meatball Pizza to name just two! You can learn how to make classic pizza pies, calzone, and artisan pizzas.
Available from Quarto. Priced at £18.99 in the UK and $24.99 in the US
Food & Drink Accessories
b.box, 1ltr Insulated Flip Top Bottle
The b.box 1L bottle has a triple-layer insulation system keeping water cold for up to 46 hours. Featuring a flip top lid and integrated stainless-steel straw. The leak-proof lid closes securely and has a flexible, durable carry handle. Wide opening allows for easy filling with water or ice, and the bottle is top-rack dishwasher safe. BPA, PVC and phthalate-free, made from high-quality stainless steel, silicone and PP. Available in 11 colours from Amazon. Priced at £32.99 each.
The Only Food & Drink Round-Up You Need This Month – Words by Rachel McAlley @LadyRach
