Editor’s Pick

Rutab’s purple-and-gold presentation box opens to reveal individually finished Medjool dates, with chocolate coatings, decorative drizzles and touches of gold leaf. Beautifully boxed and thoughtfully finished, Rutab’s filled Medjool dates bring fruit, chocolate and nuts together in a collection made for gifting—or keeping. An evening tasting of Peanut Butter and ginger-spiked Annie proved that the…

The Bitter Club’s Cinnamon Orange, Hibiscus Rose and Grapefruit Elderberry cans pair botanical bitters with tonic for a ready-to-drink serve at 0.5% ABV. The Bitter Club’s B&T range pairs botanical bitters with tonic in three distinctive flavour combinations. At 0.5% ABV, these ready-to-drink serves bring floral, citrus and spice notes to the glass, offering a…

From left: Coral Lemon Balm & Mint, Mayi Vanilla & Green Tea, Mizu Ginger & Hibiscus and Acqua Blood Orange & Juniper—four botanical flavour combinations from Catalyse Life Drinks. Four flavours, colourful cans and an elegant design give Catalyse’s enhanced sparkling waters plenty of appeal. We enjoyed the whole selection as refreshing drinks on their…

From left: FOLI Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chilli Infused Olive Oil and Mature Balsamic Vinegar, presented in distinctive coloured bottles designed to fit neatly together. Beautifully designed bottles, a chilli oil with an unexpected appearance and an enjoyable balsamic vinegar make FOLI’s collection a welcome addition to the kitchen. We tried three products that bring…

From left: Rockfish Spice Blend, Black Kampot Pepper and Salted Fresh Kampot Pepper—a trio that showcases Stony Groves’ interest in aromatic complexity, distinctive texture and ingredient provenance. George Norbert-Munns’ Dorset–based business combines a personal connection to Cambodia with a passion for exceptional ingredients. Its Rockfish Spice Blend, Black Kampot Pepper and Salted Fresh Kampot Pepper…

LAVERDE ARTISAN’s single-estate Biancolilla extra virgin olive oil, a finalist in the Great British Food Awards 2026, celebrates Sicily’s agricultural heritage in an elegantly presented 500ml bottle. LAVERDE ARTISAN brings Sicily’s finest traditions to British tables with award-recognised Biancolilla extra virgin olive oil, combining exceptional provenance, elegant presentation, responsible sourcing and authentic Mediterranean craftsmanship in…

Cici’s Cold Brew brings Original, Oat and Caramel to its ready-to-drink range, combining founder Sarah Phillips’s decade of home brewing with a commitment to simple ingredients, balanced flavour and a wider community purpose. C  ici’s Cold Brew is bringing a personal approach to ready-to-drink coffee, with a three-flavour range developed from years of experimentation at…

Born from a London family venture, Mada Mada brings French-style praliné to British tables with nut-rich spreads crafted from simple ingredients, roasted flavours and playful patisserie-inspired combinations for everyday indulgence. L  ondon brand Mada Mada is putting a French family favourite on British breakfast tables with its range of pralinés: rich, nut-forward spreads made with…

Zilch’s 80g monk fruit sweetener pouch puts its two-ingredient approach front and centre. Born from a shared frustration with sugar alternatives, Edinburgh brand Zilch keeps things simple: monk fruit extract, soluble tapioca fibre and a powder designed to bring sweetness to everyday food and drink. E  dinburgh brand Zilch is offering a simpler route to cutting…

The Matcha Yaad’s Chocolate and Gokou Ceremonial Matchas offer two ways into Japanese tea, from a cocoa-infused blend to pure, single-cultivar matcha grown in Uji, Kyoto. The Matcha Yaad combines founder Monique’s Jamaican roots with her training in Japan, offering flavoured matchas alongside a single-cultivar ceremonial tea from Uji. Chocolate, peach and strawberry provide an…