Ottolenghi is expanding its fast-growing retail range with the launch of new ice cream flavours alongside its first preserves and premium snacking nuts lines, as the chef-led brand continues to build momentum in UK grocery.

Two new ice cream flavours are now joining the range ahead of the summer season: Strawberries & Cream with Sumac and Salted Malted Chocolate.

Designed to offer familiar flavours with Ottolenghi’s signature flavour-led twist, the new products continue the brand’s strategy of bringing restaurant-inspired combinations into retail freezer aisles.

Strawberries & Cream with Sumac reimagines the traditional British dessert with strawberry ice cream made using West Country cream and a tangy strawberry and sumac ripple. The launch is timed to coincide with the Wimbledon season and taps into growing consumer demand for elevated nostalgic flavours.

Meanwhile, Salted Malted Chocolate combines Ecuadorian chocolate, toasted malt and sea salt to create a richer, more indulgent profile aimed at adult consumers seeking premium dessert experiences at home.

Verena Lochmuller, head pastry chef at the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, said: “We’ve taken flavours people already love and looked for ways to make them feel a little more Ottolenghi. Sumac felt like the perfect way to sharpen strawberries and cream without overpowering it, while the malt and salt in the chocolate flavour bring warmth and depth that keeps you going back for another spoonful."

Katie Knight, ice cream buyer at Waitrose, said: "These new flavours are an invitation to experience the Ottolenghi kitchen in frozen format, and we expect them to be the standout hit of the summer.”

Both ice creams will retail at £6 for 480ml tubs.

Alongside the frozen launches, Ottolenghi is entering the preserves category for the first time with two fruit-forward SKUs: Apricot & Passion Fruit and Raspberry & Pomegranate.

The preserves have been developed to offer versatility beyond breakfast occasions, positioned for use in baking, desserts and yoghurt applications as well as traditional toast pairings.

Apricot & Passion Fruit combines sweet apricots with sharper tropical notes, while Raspberry & Pomegranate delivers a more tart, berry-led profile.

The preserves will retail at £4.95 for 225g jars.

The brand is also launching two premium snacking nut products as it expands further into ambient grocery.

Smokey & Sweet Marcona Almonds feature Spanish almonds coated in paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic and cayenne seasoning, while Caramelised Sesame Cashews combine caramelised nuts with black and white sesame seeds and flaked sea salt.

The nuts are positioned as premium sharing and entertaining products and will retail at £5.75 per 110g pack.

The broader range expansion reflects Ottolenghi’s continued evolution from restaurant group and cookbook brand into a wider premium grocery player, capitalising on consumer demand for chef-led products and globally inspired flavour combinations.

The new lines are rolling out across May in Waitrose stores, on Waitrose.com and through Ottolenghi’s direct-to-consumer channels.