Let’s eat: the latest food and drink musts

There’s some new kids in town when it comes to what to eat and drink, with our round-up of some of the latest offerings to hit the high street. A prior warning – you’re going to get hungry!

Meridian Peanut Butter with Anglesey Salt, £2.80

Made in both crunchy and smooth varieties, this brings together two of Britain’s most respected food producers in a recipe built on pure simplicity: 100% roasted, skin-on peanuts and a pinch of premium sea salt harvested from the shores of the Menai strait. Nothing more.

Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry Sakura, £2.85

This Cherry Sakura flavour balances cherry blossom essence complemented by flavours of rich and sweet fruit cherries, and almond undertones, to deliver a smooth and fresh finish. It’s the brand’s first ever Spring Edition in the UK, following from the success of its previous limited edition seasonal flavours.

Bottlegreen Hugo Spritz, £3.75

Free from artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners and preservatives, this vegan-friendly, non‑alcoholic spritz blends elderflower, fresh citrus notes, and fizz for a perfectly balanced, aperitif‑style serve. It makes perfect mocktail sense if you ask us!

Divine’s Luxury Hot Chocolate Bundle, £19.99 

Made from premium Fairtrade cocoa, this collection offers a comforting drink that’s deeply satisfying. Included in the bundle is Luxury Hot Chocolate that’s smooth, creamy, and rich; Hazelnut Praline, combining roasted hazelnut with smooth cocoa; and Salted Caramel – think buttery caramel and rich cocoa with a hint of sea salt.

Mount Gay Bajan Spiced Rum, £24.95

Spiced drinks are having a moment, with people seeking bolder experiences – and Mount Gay is bringing the spice this summer with the launch of its new rum-based Bajan Spiced. The latest expression blends zesty grapefruit with warming ginger, delivering a fresh, flavour-forward twist that captures the vibrant flavours of Barbados in every sip.

Russell & Atwell Clotted Cream Toffee Chocolates, £8.50

Bringing together one of the nation’s favourite flavours with the ingredient of a traditional cream tea, these chocolates feature a rich, clotted cream soft toffee centre, made with Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream, finished with oak smoked Dorset Sea Salt, all encased within a rich, smooth milk chocolate shell.

Hydes Cyder Mixed Box of Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Cans, £45

Available in both the signature Cyder and alcohol-free Hydes Lyte, these new cans still contain the same wild-fermented premium English cider. Born in Hampshire using selected orchard apples and traditional bittersweet varieties, they deliver a clean, lightly carbonated drink with crisp apple notes, citrus, and a refined finish.

Maggi Korean Inspired Gochujang Beef Noodles, £2.50

These Korean-inspired instant noodles boast a smoky flavour that’s sweet and spicy. The hottest variant in the new line-up, there’s also Kimchi Chicken, a medium heat that’s spicy, and tangy. Then there’s the mild (but still with a kick) Spicy Cheese, with a punchy aroma and umami profile.

Edinburgh Gin Spicy Chilli & Lime Liqueur, £16.75

This new gin comes amid growing demand for bold flavours, with nearly half of millennials (45%) saying spicy flavours make drinks feel more premium. This liqueur balances zesty lime with a gentle chilli warmth to create a fresh, citrus-led serve with just the right amount of heat.

Doughlicious Cookies & Cream Ready to Bake Cookies, £3.30

Want to bake without fuss? Here’s your answer! Crispy on the outside, and gooey on the inside, these gluten-free cookies are made with 100% British oats and are packed with the natural ingredients to deliver a snacking experience in minutes. No mixing bowls, no washing up – just pop in the oven and go!

Dragon Whisky, £60 

A 12-year-old, double wood-matured blend, this brings together whiskies from Japan, Taiwan, and India. Finished in sherry casks, it’s rich and layered, with notes of dried dates, red fruits and dark chocolate, alongside aromas of vanilla, raisin, apricot, spice and a whisper of smoke. Equally at home sipped neat or in a beautifully-balanced cocktail.

Tenzing Fiery Mano Natural Energy, £28.99 for 12 cans

Formulated with Lion’s Mane to support focus and mental clarity, plus magnesium and vitamin D to sustain everyday energy, this drink is powered by natural caffeine from green coffee. It’s 100% plant-based and supports immune function and hydration, with a mango flavour ,and with ginger and cayenne pepper for a bold finish.

Black Bee British Runny Summer Honey, £6.95

Light golden, and floral, this is gathered from apiaries across four counties, with a smooth texture and fragrant flavour. Black Bees’ entire range is never blended and fully traceable, with the name of the beekeeper printed on every jar. They also protect vital pollinators, donating 2% of turnover to the charity Plantlife, helping to create 40 acres of wildflower meadows across the UK.

Origins Vodka, £45 

A genuinely pan-Asian vodka, this is triple-blended using longan honey from Taiwan, barley from the Tibetan highlands, nine varieties of potato, and ultra-soft water from Japan’s Sakurajima Peninsula. Creamy and aromatic with delicate, earthy, herbaceous notes, it’s ideal over ice or in a bone-dry Martini.

GOOD PHATS Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil, £14.95

Perfect for everyday cooking, this features olives grown in the warm climate of Andalucía, which give this cold-pressed oil a fruity taste and warm, rounded flavours. Available as an organic version (£19.95), there’s also an Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (£16.95) – perfect for finishing, dressing, and drizzling.

Mushus Raspberry Fizz 6 Cans Bundle, £20

New to the UK, this is a functional alternative to traditional beauty supplements. Its formula features plant-based collagen, probiotic HU58, and tremella mushroom, selected to support skin health, elasticity, and hydration. Lightly sparkling and infused with real fruit juice, each can redefines the way to approach your skin health.

Popcorn Shed Carrot Cake Popcorn Snack Pack, £2.09

Handcrafted in the UK using high-quality, natural ingredients, this snack pack is designed for on-the-go indulgence, lunchbox love, and those “just one more handful” moments. Gluten-free, this carrot cake flavoured caramel popcorn with cream cheese frosting is a playful take on a classic dessert.

Cimbroni 33 Coffee Sambuca, £45

This luxury coffee-infused sambuca is crafted in the UK by master distillers, blending star anise, botanicals, and coffee with organic agave. Aged in oak for 33 days to create a smooth, rich, and sippable spirit – rather than a harsh shot – expect roasted coffee, burnt caramel, and deep spice flavours.

Fiid Golden Curry House Special (8 pouches), £25

Alongside a complete rebrand, Irish plant-based fiid has also unveiled improved recipes across its full range. Refined to reduce fat, salt, and sugar, as well as pack in more lentils and beans, the range now also includes Smoky Black Bean Chilli, Sundried Tomato Lentil Ragu, and Lentil & Sweet Potato Curry.

Gunpowder Gin, £45

This gin is crafted with 23 botanicals including gunpowder tea, Kampot peppercorns, Korean omija berries, dried tangerine peel and osmanthus flower. Crisp, complex and refreshingly aromatic, it lends itself just as well to a classic Martini as to a slightly more playful Negroni.

BOSH! Seasonings, £4 each

Founded by childhood friends, BOSH! has become one of the UK’s most influential plant-based food brands. They’ve now released three seasonings: Sweet & Smoky BBQ, Citrus & Spice, and Rich & Savoury Umami. Each has been carefully crafted with ease and versatility – they can be cooked with or sprinkled over at the end of cooking for fresh flavour.

Tamp Coffee No1 Espresso Coffee Beans, £10

Roasted weekly in London with beans originating from Brazil and Ethiopia, this decaf option offers a balanced cup with chocolate, strawberry and milk chocolate notes. Designed for everyday drinking while still delivering depth and complexity, it works beautifully as a straight espresso or in milk-based drinks.

Honestly Manuka Get Well Spoon, £12.99

This offers five servings of the brand’s most potent Intensive 850+ MGO Mānuka Honey. Independently tested by an accredited lab, it’s been sourced from New Zealand with care, working directly with beekeepers to ensure the honey gives back to the people and places that make it possible.

El Supremo 5-Year-Old Rum, £29.50

This rum’s slowly reduced over open fire for nine hours to create miel de caña, or sugarcane honey. The rum is then double-cask aged: first in native Paraguayan Incienso Marrón wood, before being finished in French oak. Its signature smooth, subtly sweet floral profile is what makes it the perfect base for premium cocktails.

Eat Real Birdseye Chilli, Zesty Lime & Sea Salt Multiseed Tortillas, £2.75

A new chip for dipping, sharing and snacking, these are made from a blend of corn, flaxseed, sunflower seeds and quinoa, offering a distinctive crunch and flavour first recipes. Built to dip and pair with everything from guacamole to punchy salsas, they’ve also A Touch of Sea Salt, and Smoky Tomato Salsa with a hint of Chilli varieties.

MOMO Carmelo’s Blood Orange Kombucha, £28 for six bottles

Using renowned farmer Carmelo’s Moro Blood Oranges, which burst with bright citrus acidity and berry-like sweetness, MOMO’s limited edition drink blends the orange harvest with raw and unfiltered kombucha – alongside a sturdy base of tea, touch of raw cane sugar, hint of hibiscus and elderflower.

Little Baobab Senegalese Peanut Caramel Sauce, £4.99

A London-based Senegalese restaurant, Little Baobab have just introduced this sauce available to buy online. The perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth, it’s made with peanuts, cream, sugar, salt and vanilla extract, resulting in a rich and smooth treat perfect over ice cream, fruits, or cake.

Fever-Tree Blood Orange Ginger Beer, £2.40

Pairing iconic Sicilian blood oranges with Fever-Tree’s signature ginger blend, this has been crafted to meet the demand for sophisticated premium soft drinks. Using fruit sugars instead of cane sugar, the Blood Orange Ginger Beer is a lower-calorie option that still results in a crisp, clean finish.

Fearne & Rosie Strawberry Seedless Preserve, £3.50

This new addition to the vegan range is still bursting with 70% fruit, but this time with no seeds, for a super-smooth finish. Plus, true to Fearne & Rosie form, it delivers all the sweet goodness you expect, but with 40% less sugar than standard jams, with each jar made from with 31 strawberries.

eauYes Sparkling Mineral Water Tasting Pack, £ 16.99

Originating from natural minerals and with no sugar, this is the first flavoured sparkling mineral water range to hit the UK. Offering source-to-sip goodness, it features naturally-occurring minerals and electrolytes to support overall hydration and wellness, and comes in six original flavours.

Hilltop Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam Hot Honey, £4.50

Love chilli but crave honey sweetness too? Consider this your answer. The combination delivers a fusion of heat, fruity undertones, and subtle savoury depth, making it the perfect touch for a wide range of dishes – think drizzling over goats’ cheese, boosting burgers, grilled sandwiches, and more.

Aperol Spritz TO GO, £2.69

For the first time in its 107‑year history, this aperitif is going portable! Say hello to Aperol Spritz TO GO, a ready‑to‑drink format that takes cocktails served in venues across the UK into even more social gatherings. Expect the classic bittersweet orange, herbal notes, and sparkling character of an Aperol Spritz, expressed through a light and refreshing flavour profile.

Crosta Mollica Primavera Pizza, £6.25

This pizza pairs Crosta Mollica’s signature tomato sauce with mozzarella, grilled courgettes, peppers, and artichokes, alongside olives and red onion infused with balsamic, then finished with a lemongrass and mascarpone sauce. There’s also other new additions: Vegan Siciliana, Salami Napoli Pizzetta, Quattro Formaggi, and a Garlic & Rosemary Pinsa Bread.

Solera 23 Imperial Rum, £55

This small-batch sipping rum is made from a blend aged between six and 23 years old from Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. It’s matured at origin using the traditional solera process in ex-bourbon and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Its taste? Smooth, indulgent and full of depth.

All Dressed Up Jalapeño Green Goddess Dressing, £5.99

All Dressed Up has teamed with Mexican-inspired restaurant group Wahaca for this lively take on a classic dressing, using fresh tarragon, coriander, parsley, and the heat of green jalapeño. Creaminess from soya milk gives texture, while lemon, lime, and cider vinegar bring citrussy freshness.

Ukiyo Japanese Nashi Pear Gin, £27

Distilled in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on a traditional rice spirit base, this combines delicate nashi pear with yuzu citrus, shiso leaf and subtle green tea notes. The result is crisp, balanced and lightly aromatic, offering a fresh alternative to classic dry and sweeter flavoured gins.

OURS TO Peach & Yoghurt Still Cocktail, £10.99 for a pack of 4

This low-ABV – just 3% – canned cocktail is designed for any social occasion, and for people who want to drink well without next-morning regret. They’ve another flavour, too – Grapefruit & Cinnamon – both of which are made with Soju, South Korea’s national alcoholic beverage, often compared to vodka but with a sweeter, less harsh flavour.

MOTH Mango Margarita and Strawberry Daiquiri Cocktails, £3.99 each

Made using 100% real fruit juice and award-winning spirits, these cocktails are designed for pouring over ice – or sipped chilled from the can. The Mango Margarita combines mango juice with tequila, triple sec, and lime, while the Strawberry Daiquiri mixes strawberry juice, lime, and rum.

The Ned Skyscraper 2024 Syrah, £17

This cool-climate Syrah is aged for 16 months in French oak puncheons, offering flavours of blackberry and pomegranate, layered with star anise and white pepper, fine tannins and a long, refined finish. Pair with lamb tagine, slow-cooked lamb shoulder or roasted mushrooms with a balsamic and soy glaze. 

Prices are subject to change. Please drink responsibly.