Find out the latest product launches in the world of food, drink and hospitality kit for November 2023
The year may be nearing its end, but the new product launches don't stop! We've rounded up the tastiest new food, the most tantilising new drinks and the handiest kit for you to add to your offering today.
Find out the latest product launches for November 2023 below.
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- New food products for November 2023
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New food products for November 2023
The Mad Butcher dry-cured meat snacks
European charcuterie producer Sigma has launched the Mad Butcher, a range of dry-cured meat snacks ranging from salami bites to pork sticks that can be eaten on the go or as a premium snack with a drink in a pub.
Price: 500g box, from £6.99. Minimum order of £750
Website: www.madbutcher.co.uk
Henley Bridge chocolate drops
Ingredients supplier Henley Bridge has unveiled a range of chocolate drops from Chocolat Madagascar for bakers, pastry chefs and chocolatiers. The Chef de Cuisine selection comprises six of the brand's popular chocolates, including 100% and 70% fine dark chocolate, as well as milk, white and vegan varieties.
Price: 2kg bag, from £26.95
Website: hbingredients.co.uk
Black Honey Bee's Honey + Pollen
British honey company Black Honey Bee has added Honey + Pollen to its range, a soft-set spring honey with added British pollen. Available in large tubs or small jars for in-room amenities or afternoon tea.
Price: 1kg tub, £22.71; 3kg tub, £52
Website: www.blackbeehoney.com
The Deli Society's empanadas
Community-based food and drink platform the Deli Society is expanding into the foodservice sector with a range of frozen empanadas. Inspired by Argentinian recipes and handmade in Spain, the empanadas come in 10 flavours, including traditional beef, pork pibil, and mushroom and Camembert.
Price: Case of 30 empanadas (minimum order one case), £72
Website: www.thedelisociety.com
BakeAway's American-style buttermilk pancakes
BakeAway has launched American-style buttermilk pancakes. The pancakes can be cooked in 60 seconds from frozen in a microwave and can be topped with sweet or savoury ingredients.
Price: Case of 120 40g pancakes, £21.99
Website: www.hopwells.com
Donut Worry Be Happy's new doughnuts
Donut Worry Be Happy has launched three new doughnuts. Passionista is filled with passion fruit purée and topped with an orange glaze and dark chocolate sprinkles, Crushed Candy White is decorated with crushed pieces of chocolate candy, and Raspberry Bliss is filled with raspberry jam and topped with chocolate and freeze-dried raspberries.
Price: Case of 48 doughnuts in three flavours, £39
Website: www.donutworrybehappy.eu
New drinks for November 2023
Shivering Mountain craft gin
Craft gin Shivering Mountain is distilled in the Peak District and made using local fruits and flowers. Three new gins have been launched in the Shivering Mountain collection: premium dry, a lighter, floral London dry gin; an aromatic premium pink gin with a citrus finish; and early harvest gin with slight peppery notes.
Price: £25 per 70cl bottle (when buying a case of six or more)
Website: shiveringmountain.com
Kingfisher Zero
KBE Drinks has launched Kingfisher Zero, an alcohol-free variant of its biggest brand, Kingfisher. It will be available to the on-trade this autumn in 330ml bottles.
Price: Case of 24 330ml bottles, £19.99
Website: kbedrinks.com
Never Say Die American rye whiskey
Never Say Die has launched an American rye whiskey with flavours of spices and top notes of citrus and green herbs. Following the same trans-Atlantic ageing process as the brand's bourbons, the rye is transported in its original casks from Kentucky in the US to the UK for a second maturation at White Peak Distillery in Derbyshire.
Price: 70cl bottle, £41.63. Minimum order of two cases
Website: n10bourbons.com
Rhum Barbancourt
Rhum Barbancourt, produced from sugar cane juice and bottled in Haiti, is launching for the first time in the UK. The rum distillery is one of Haiti's oldest institutions and has been a family business since it was founded by Dupre Barbancourt in 1862. Products include a 15-year-old rum and a white rum.
Price: From £24.36 per bottle
Website: www.masterofmalt.com
New equipment for September 2023
Sirman countertop wok induction hob
FEM has introduced the Sirman countertop wok induction hob, the IH 35 WOK. The space-saving hob, measuring 340mm x 445mm, offers a quick way to cook to order and works for front of house and outside and event catering. Graduated digital controls give the user control over the heat and several hobs can be lined up to create a modular cooking suite.
Price: £575
Website: www.fem.co.uk
Merrychef's high-speed oven
Following in the footsteps of conneX 12 and 16, Merrychef announces the launch of the new conneX 12e. This high-speed oven is a good first step for an operator looking to start up a hot food menu or expand and offer a greater variety of food. Its 7in HD touchscreen is intuitive so staff can be trained easily and quickly. Its quiet operation makes it suitable for front of house locations.
Price: £6,955
Website: www.welbilt.com
Nelson's under-counter warewashers
Nelson is launching Speedwash Plus, a new range of energy efficient under-counter warewashers. Energy and water saving features include a shallow wash tank with a capacity of 8 litres for the smaller machines and 13 litres for the larger, with just three litres of rinse water per cycle. The machines are self-cleaning, minimising the need for staff time, and integral water softeners can be included on request.
Price: From £2,835
Website: www.nelsonwashonline.co.uk
Panasonic's rice cooker
The SR-UH36F electronic rice cooker is the latest model in Panasonic's range. Featuring 1400w power and a 3.6 litre cooking capacity, the design incorporates wrap-around heaters to offer improved heat retention, holding rice at the correct temperature for up to 12 hours.
Price: £450
Website: www.panasonic.com
