Award winning Indian pickle, chutney and sweet chilli, handmade in Yorkshire to a treasured family recipe.
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Our Story
Lovepickle was founded in January 2013 by Michael Sohel, who left behind a management career in the City to bring an old family recipe to a wider audience. The recipe for a unique chilli tomato pickle had been enjoyed by his family and friends for years before he decided to turn it into a business.
Michael has described the result as a "quality product that delivers on taste, texture and appearance", and the range struck a chord immediately, picking up a Great Taste Award and a National Chilli Award for Best Pickle in its first year of trading.
Since then the range has grown from the original pickle to include Lovechutney and Lovechilli, with new flavours added over the years including a tamarind chutney, a spiced mango chutney and a spiced lemon chutney, all still handmade in small batches in Yorkshire.
Meet The Team
Lovepickle is the creation of founder Michael Sohel, a former investment bank business manager who swapped his City career to build a food brand around his family's pickle recipe. Following a soft launch in 2012, he took the brand to market nationally in 2013 and has continued to develop the range ever since, including bringing Lovechutney and Lovechilli to the same family of products.
How It's Made
The Lovepickle, Lovechutney and Lovechilli range is produced in Yorkshire, using local suppliers where possible, and is handmade using traditional methods rather than large scale factory production.
- Made from ripe tomatoes, fresh chillies, garlic, ginger, mustard oil and seeds and a selection of herbs and spices
- No artificial flavours, colourings or preservatives
- All products are vegetarian, vegan and plant based
- An ambient product with a shelf life of around 12 months
Sustainability
Every product in the range is vegetarian, vegan and plant based, made with natural ingredients and no artificial flavours, colourings or preservatives.
For the airline catering side of the business, Lovepickle uses biodegradable Ecopods, taking responsibility for the full lifecycle of its packaging rather than relying on single use plastics.
Awards
- Great Taste Award and National Chilli Award for Best Pickle (FFUK), won in Lovepickle's first year of trading (2013)
- Gold Star Great Taste Award for Lovechutney Tamarind (2014)
- Great Taste Award for Lovechilli Sweet Chilli (2017)
Where You'll Find Us
Lovepickle is stocked by independent delis and farm shops across the UK, sold through online specialist retailers, and served on board a number of major airline caterers as well as in independent restaurants.
You can shop the full range right here on Good Food Scout.
What customers think
Food bloggers have been quick to praise both the look and the taste of the range. The Foodie Family Blog described being won over by the bold, simple jar design before even trying the product, then found the pickle "really was excellent", going as far as saying they would ask for extra if it was served alongside an Indian meal. They were equally taken with the tamarind chutney, calling it a "delightful chutney" worth serving with cheese, as a glaze for meat, or as a traditional dip.
FAQs
What strengths does Lovepickle come in?
Lovepickle is available in five strengths: Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot and Super Hot, so there is a jar to suit everyone from those who like a gentle warmth to committed chilli fans.
Is Lovepickle suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, the entire Lovepickle, Lovechutney and Lovechilli range is vegetarian, vegan and plant based.
Does Lovepickle contain any allergens?
The pickle range is made using mustard oil and mustard seeds, so it is not suitable for anyone with a mustard allergy. Always check the label on your jar for the latest ingredients and allergen information.
How should I store Lovepickle and how long does it keep?
Lovepickle is an ambient product with a shelf life of around 12 months unopened. Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within a few weeks.
Where is Lovepickle made?
The whole range is produced and handmade in Yorkshire, using local suppliers wherever possible.
