16 products everyone should have in their pantry

A well-stocked pantry or store cupboard is the bedrock not only of retail, but of good home cooking. Having high-quality ingredients at their fingertips means shoppers can create culinary magic in the kitchen in a flash.

Here are 16 of the very best products, tapping into consumer trends, you should be considering this season.

Mellow Yellow - Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil
A versatile choice for cooking, frying, drizzling and baking. Made sustainably in Northamptonshire, it has a subtle, nutty flavour and is gently pressed to retain nutrients. A good source of Omega 3 and Vitamin E, whilst being low in saturated fat, it’s the perfect cooking companion.

Zaytoun - Medjoul Dates
Nothing compares to the rich caramel succulence of Medjoul dates – a delicious healthy kitchen cupboard standby to satisfy sweet cravings, whether straight from the pack, or stirred into favourite bakes. These are harvested on Palestinian farms around Jericho in the West Bank, and brought to you by Zaytoun - established in 2004 to support the resilience of Palestinian communities through fair trade. Available in 250g and 500g packs.

Potion De V - Vanilla Extract
The only artisanal vanilla extract company in the UK to make its product by hand, ageing each batch organically for over a year. Potion De V select only the finest organic Grade A vanilla beans, sustainably sourced directly from farms in Madagascar. Their vanilla extracts are filled with real vanilla beans, resulting in a complex depth of flavour that only gets better with time.

Punjaban - Madras & Balti Curry Sauces
Two new family favourites from the Punjaban kitchen to spice up your shelves. Made with the same care and attention to authentic flavours as the existing homestyle curry sauce range. Free from added sugar, wheat, dairy, gluten and nuts. Suitable for vegans.

Just Live A Little - Granola
Just Live A Little’s gluten-free granolas and porridges are rich and beautiful combinations of colours, tastes and textures, produced using wholegrain gluten-free oats and nature’s finest nuts, fruit and seeds. Every product is baked in small batches for you to enjoy a better breakfast by the spoonful, bowlful or even by the handful.

Yau’s - Nut-free Satay Sauce
This award-winning Thai satay sauce is crafted with organic pumpkin seeds – not peanuts – and packed with fresh, nutty flavours. It’s a versatile store cupboard ingredient. Use the sauce in traditional satay dishes, as a marinade, dip, or simply spread on toast! Free from nuts, MSG, soy and gluten. Suitable for vegans.

Suma - Strozzapreti
Strozzapreti is a hand-rolled pasta with a rustic, twisted shape that clings beautifully to sauces. Made from organic heritage wheat and traditionally slow-dried, this white strozzapreti has a delicate bite and full-bodied flavour. Produced by an Italian co-operative, it’s crafted with care, using 100% renewable energy, and its plastic-free, paper-based packaging comes from sustainably managed forests, making it a responsible choice for foodies who care.

Union Hand-Roasted Coffee - Revelation
Union’s most popular espresso coffee, a bold one – with hints of chocolate and treacle. Dark roasted for a rich caramel finish, without bitterness, it’s a complex blend of coffees from family farmers in Guatemala, Rwanda, Burundi, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, with a round and full body. As filter, enjoy dark chocolate and gentle cherry notes.

Fish4Ever - Cornish Sardines
Fish4Ever has led the way in responsible fishing, supporting British boats and precise methods, helping to ensure that fishing communities are supported in making a fair living. They have been working with a British cannery for more than 20 years, selling Scottish mackerel and locally caught sprats. New for 2025, the team is excited to launch Cornish Sardines, championing the very best of British.

Realfoods by Organico - Borlotti Beans
Discover the joy of real food and get your ‘pulse’ racing with this new range of beans and pulses - organically sourced, preciously jarred, and hand-sorted to make your recipes sing and your guest smile. Specially chosen for culinary perfection, these lovely borlotti beans are produced in the province of Turin in small batches. They join Realfoods by Organico’s jarred range along with chickpeas, cannellini beans, fine peas, red kidney beans and black beans.

Fudge Kitchen - Vanilla Crumbly Fudge
Savour the sweet simplicity of tradition with Fudge Kitchen’s Vanilla Crumbly Fudge. Handcrafted using time-honoured techniques and sustainably sourced ingredients, this delicious treat offers a melt-in-the-mouth texture alongside the rich flavour of vanilla. A nostalgic delight, perfect to have on standby for gifting or sweet self-indulgence. Rediscover the comforting charm of classic British confectionery with every bite. 

Garofalo - Wholewheat Pasta
Garofalo wholewheat pasta is made with 100% organic, unprocessed durum wheat semolina, high in fibre and an excellent source of protein. The maker’s specialised milling process removes the gritty texture often found in wholewheat pasta, while preserving the bran, fibre, vitamins, and minerals of unrefined grains, vital for gut health that many consumers want. Garofalo’s wholewheat pasta offers a smooth, enjoyable taste, ideal even for the most discerning palates.

Olives Et Al - Spice Blends
There’s nothing like cooking over charcoal - the crackle, the smoke, the flavour. Inspired by travels through the Med and Middle East, Olives Et Al’s hand-blended spices bring bold, honest flavour to every dish. From Turkish Adana heat, to sun-soaked Mediterranean herbs, each jar captures the spirit of street food, open fires, and shared meals. Every blend tells a story.

Union Hand-Roasted Coffee - Timana
Named after a warrior tribe, Timana is a rich, balanced coffee with notes of plum, molasses, and Turkish delight. Served with milk, expect hints dried fig and fudge too. Grown by ASPROTIMANA - a cooperative Union has partnered with since 2003 - this coffee reflects community, quality, and progress, including a women’s group supporting leadership and business training for female farmers. 

Zaytoun - Za’atar
Za’atar is an aromatic and zesty mix of thyme, sesame, sumac, sea salt and olive oil that’s delicious as a dip, and on salads, roast vegetables or meats. Grown, harvested and mixed by a women’s co-operative in Palestine’s West Bank, it’s brought to you by Zaytoun, established in 2004 to support the resilience of Palestinian communities through fair trade.

Grumpy Mule - Kick-Ass Wholebean House Blend
Grumpy Mule’s Kick-Ass blend isn’t here to whisper sweet nothings – it’s here to deliver big, bold flavour that means business. With rich notes of dark chocolate and spice, this full-bodied roast is perfect for those who like their coffee with character. Responsibly sourced and roasted with attitude, it’s proof you can enjoy top-notch taste without compromising on ethics. No nonsense, no fluff – just seriously good coffee that does what it says on the bag. Available in wholebean and ground.