Halidram’s UK
From syrupy gulab jamun to barfi, Halidram’s UK has several festive gift boxes on offer to celebrate Diwali.
This includes a Signature Gift Box priced at £40. The hamper features a rich selection of treats: a tin of Gulab Jamun, a packet of All in one and Kashmiri Mixture, two sweet boxes of Kaju Katli and Habshi Halwa, a pack of gourmet cookies, and a classic Soan Papdi. Enhanced with decorative Diyas, this luxurious box blends tradition with indulgence.
Its Festive Gift box, priced at £35, includes two boxes of Kaju Katli and Motichoor Ladoo and a pot of Gulab Jamun, and two savoury packs of All in one and Khatta Meetha, and a box of gourmet cookies.
Its Delight Gift Box, priced at £30, includes two boxes of Kaju Katli and Habshi Halwa, and a pack of flavourful Kashmiri Mixture, and a classic Soan Papdi.
Its Celebration Hamper, also priced at £30, features a box of Soan Papdi, a sweet mithai box, a tin of Gulaab Jamun, two ready-to-eat curries, two packets of namkeen, a freeze-dried snack, a Bhel Puri packet, and festive additions like Diyas and Agarbatti.
Halidram’s has deep roots in Indian culinary traditions, having started its journey in 1937 in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It opened its first facility outside of India in 2018 when production began at its current UK site in Southall, west London.
With Diwali falling on 20 October this year, Halidram’s UK is anticipating strong seasonal sales and continued year-round demand for its sweets – a reflection of both cultural heritage and a wider consumer appetite for global flavours.
“Diwali is when our sweet shelves empty faster than at any other time of year,” commented Rhea Agarwal, director of business development UK & EU for Halidram’s.
“It’s more than a purchase, it’s a tradition. Whether people are buying for family, friends or corporate gifting, these sweets carry a sense of celebration that everyone can share.”
The Hummingbird Bakery
The Hummingbird Bakery based in London, which specialises in American-style cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes and baked goods, has launched a new range especially for Diwali.
This includes a cupcake selection box and a heart-shaped cake.
The Diwali Cupcake Box, priced at £25, contains six vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla frosting and adorned with vibrant, multi-coloured flower fondant designs inspired by Diwali. The cupcakes are freshly baked to order from scratch at each of its bakeries.
The two-layered Vanilla Heart-Shaped Cake, meanwhile, is priced at £36 and is said to represent a symbol of love and light.
Crosstown
The artisan luxury sourdough doughnuts, ice cream and speciality coffee company, Crosstown, has bought back its limited-edition Diwali doughnuts.
The egg-free and handcrafted treats come in three different varieties and combine fragrant flavours, vibrant colours, and warm, aromatic sweetness.
The sourdough doughnut range includes:
- White Chocolate & Cardamom Ganache – smooth, handmade, and indulgent
- Pistachio & Cardamom Glaze – nutty, spiced, and strikingly festive
- Pistachio Crumble & Edible Flower Petals – delicately sprinkled for a celebratory finish
They are available to pre-order now and will be in-store from 16 October till early November.
Suncrest
Finally, following its recent acquisition by Regal Foods, Suncrest has also rolled out a new bottle variant to celebrate Diwali. Flavours in the new packaging include mango, tropical, lychee, and guava flavours.
