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Inside this issue:
Contents:
2 Print & Packaging Matters
8-9 Manufacturing & Machining Matters
11-13 Imbibe Live Review Top 20
15-17 Natural & Organics Show Review Top 20
22-23 BBC Good Food Show Review Top 20
24 Hospitality & Catering Matters
29 Food Safety & Testing Matters
32 Logistics Company of the Year
manufacturing | logistics | hospitality | retail
Tel: 01562 756960 – www.foodanddrinkmatters.co.uk – October 2018 – issue 140
RL SolutionsLabel & Barcode SolutionsSee them on page .............3
F R O M A M E R I C A ’ S P O T A T O S T A T E
Euro Food BrandsBBC Good Food ShowSee them on page ...... 22-23
Nucleus-IPFood & DrinkSee them on page ...........21
Earlier this year Europe’s leading drinks exhibition,
Imbibe Live, returned to London’s Olympia Convention Centre on the 2nd-3rd July. Imbibe Live is Britain’s leading trade event for providers, buyers and servers of alcoholic drinks, offering guests two days of sampling, exhibition and presentation.
During the show, GinTing’s premium dry gin was praised for its smoothness and delicious flavour. Attendees were captivated by the gin’s unique taste, which is made with the finest botanicals and infused with passionfruit, mango and elderflower. Fellow exhibitors were delighted to discover that GinTing’s produce is all hand crafted, maintaining uncompromising quality and retaining exquisite flavour.
At the exhibition, the company recommended a range of gin cocktail recipes that included: GinTing’s French 75, served with
champagne, lemon juice and syrup; GinTing’s Peach Bellini, served with peach liqueur and chilled prosecco, and lastly the company’s infamous Gin & Tonic, served with cool ice and Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic.
If you would like to get in touch with GinTing, contact them by email. Alternatively, if you would like any more information on their gin, feel free to visit the website below.
It’s a GIN TING, premium dry gin infused with passionfruit, mango & elderflower
The Old Curiosity’s colour changing
gin has been made from botanicals that are grown naturally to create truly unique, floral gins.
Each gin is 100% natural, with no artificial additives, flavourings, sugars or colouring. Just add tonic and watch your gin change colour!
Available at all John Lewis Stores, Harvey Nichols, Harrods.
For more information visit www.theoldcuriosity.co.uk
The Old Curiosity’s colour changing gin
Temporary Kitchens and Catering Equipment Hire
Mobile Kitchens Ltd specialises in the HIRE and SALE of temporary catering facilities
and foodservice equipment.
We offer a free design service, and project management from concept through to
delivery and installation on site, plus full
technical support.
For further information or to arrange a site visit, please call us on 0345 812 0800 or email: [email protected] or visit our website at: www.mk-hire.co.uk
Equipment manufactured by Danish combi oven specialist, HOUNÖ A/S,
has been installed within the food to go department at a new 31,000 sq ft Tesco Superstore, recently opened in Calne, Wiltshire. A 6 grid combi oven stacked with a 6 grid convection oven and a 6 grid combi oven stacked with a rotisserie were supplied by HOUNÖ’s strategic UK retail distribution partner, Fri-Jado UK.
The food to go department is located at the front of the store, providing an enhanced and more convenient shopping experience for customers. The food to go department offers an extensive range of freshly cooked hot food, including whole chickens, chicken portions, ribs, pizzas, Panini, sausages, pies and sausage rolls, as well as a breakfast menu.
The HOUNÖ ovens benefit from a combination of radiant heat and steam injection, together with a nine speed reversible fan, for perfect cooking results. Ease of oven operation is assured via a user friendly digital controller with a selection dial interface.
The ovens installed at the Calne store were pre-programmed for items on the food to go department’s menu. The ovens
supplied incorporate HOUNÖ’s unique passthrough feature, whereby raw food is loaded from the rear of the oven and cooked food is unloaded from the front, minimising the risk of product cross contamination.
In addition to the three HOUNÖ combi ovens, installed at the Calne store, Fri-Jado UK also supplied an eight spit programmable rotisserie oven, a 1.2m hot self-serve counter and a matching 1.2m hot serve over counter, demonstrating its ability to act as a single source of equipment for food to go operators.
T +45 87 11 47 [email protected]
HOUNÖ combi ovens installed at new Tesco
is sponsored by Clegg Food Projects Ltd – see them on page 72
Print & Packaging Matters
Suppliers of food processing machinery, weighing scales, vacuum pouches, thermal labels and food packaging
Introducing the Ishida WM Nano
Automatic Wrapper • The most compact,
affordable table top semi-automatic wrapper in the world
• Weighs, wraps and labels up to 15 packs per minute
• Scale, software and set up included
• Innovative packaging technology award 2012
• Use Foil, Polystyrene, PSP and PP Trays
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Call: 0844 9802 428 - Email: [email protected]
Makro sells Nortan Capsuler to Halewood Wines & Spirits
Halewood Wines & Spirits has
been experiencing huge volume growth for its range of Spirits over the past two years. These increases for the premium spirits
have resulted in further investment, this time on Line 1 with Halewood having placed an order through Makro Labelling UK for a twin turret Nortan Shrink and Spin Capsuler.
The capsuler will apply either PVC shrink on capsules or foil capsules, with an 8 head turret for the shrink on capsules and a 12 head turret for the foil capsules. Both can be applied at 10,000 bph. The machine will be delivered in October with change parts for 3 different bottle types.
Richard Portman, Managing Director of Makro Labelling UK, said of this latest order at Halewood, “This is now the third Nortan capsuler we have sold to Halewood. The two earlier machines have gone on line really well and the client is very pleased with their performance and the support we give Nortan in the UK through after sales. I have always been impressed with the build quality of the Nortan units, which fit very nicely with the other agency equipment that we are selling to the ever-growing Spirit market in the UK. This order coming in at the end of June has made the first half of 2018 a really remarkable year.”
ContactT 01283 [email protected]
Best Specialist Food Packaging Manufacturers 2018 – UKDMD 2000 is an Aberdeen-based
packaging manufacturer, primarily supporting clients in the bakery trade and other food related areas. We profile the firm to learn more about the innovative solutions it provides.
Founder Fred McKechnie started in the bakery trade in 1973 when he left school to work at food ingredients supplier, Fleming Howden. In 1989 he was manufacturing for DMD (Thermoforming) Ltd, and in the year 2000 conducted a management buyout and DMD 2000 Ltd was born. Eighteen years later, he continues to develop the business.
Today, there are two key facets to DMD’s operational success that have been integral to the company’s development: Commitment to continuous product range improvement and focus on customer service. This approach is clearly evident with the launch of a number of new products which have strengthened DMD’s position as a leading manufacturer and supplier of thermoformed products within the UK, Ireland, and beyond.
Over the years the firm has achieved incredible success. In 2004, just four years after the firm’s management buyout, when it had outgrown its 6,000ft2 premises, DMD relocated to a new 16,500ft2 site in Aberdeen that enabled the business to develop and grow in accordance with BRC/IOP requirements and regulations.
Then, 2015 saw DMD diversify slightly, by purchasing our own CNC machine, which allowed us to do our own in-house tooling for its valued customers. The purchase was supported so well by our customers who ordered their own bespoke trays at very competitive prices, DMD had to invest again for the future. In 2016 DMD purchased a second additional CNC machine to keep up with demand, and our fast turnaround on new tools.
More recently, 2017 saw DMD reaching the finals of the Manufacturer of the Year award against heavy competition. Carrs Flour and MacPhie (of Glenbervie) were also in the final stages. DMD came out on top and was awarded the accolade. In addition to its emphasis on service DMD has also
been committed to continual investment in plant and machinery, an approach which facilitates faster reaction times in accordance with the needs and turnaround times of their customers.
Additionally, 2017 saw DMD purchase the property adjacent increasing the storage by another 12,000ft2 to further its expansion needs. Now in 2018, DMD has completed its £2 million-pound investment over the last 2 years, with the purchase of its third fully automatic, in line, form, cut and stack machine to further strengthen the firm’s position in the UK market.
Moving forward in the short term DMD will continue doing what we have done successfully: maintaining a steady pace of growth and giving the customer what they want, when they want it, or earlier, to ensure that the firm builds upon its current success over the years to come.
Contact: Fred McKechnieT 01224 706700www.dmd-2000.co.uk
is sponsored by PTV Group – see them on page 32 3
Right Label Solutions for all your labelling and barcoding needs
● Label & Tag manufacturing ● Thermal printer Solutions ● Colour label printer solutions ● Label applications machinery ● Software development ● Systems Integration
RL Solutions are specialists in everything label related from manufacture, variable print, data capture all the way through to label application
For more information, call us now on 01708 606 800, email [email protected] or visit our website rlsltd.co.uk
For all your labelling and barcoding needs
Food and Matters is incredibly proud to present RL Solutions as its selected Label and Barcode Solutions Company of the Month.
From simple labels to automated labelling systems, RL Solutions can provide you with the labelling solution to suit your needs. Backed with over 20 years of experience in the industry, the company was set up in 2012 as ‘Right Labelling Solutions’, with a promise to deliver the right solution for clients, regardless of specific brands or software.
Superior knowledge and expertise along with in-house software development, has allowed the company to excel in every project they are presented with. Whatever your requirement or budget, RL Solutions has the answer.
“A dedication to provide the ‘right labelling solution’ is the reason for our continued success over the years,” commented Labelling Solutions Managing Director, Lee Shroder. “We treat every project on an individual basis and take the time to really understand the clients’ requirements.
“What sets us aside from our competitors is our ability to offer brand agnostic off the shelf and customised solutions. Our in-house software developers have the expertise to tweak or change any software or even develop something entirely new. “If something isn’t quite right for you – we will create something that is.”
Specifically popular with the food and drink industry, RL Solutions have worked with many supermarkets, restaurants and both large and small food producers, offering both front and back of house labelling solutions. One of their most sought after products is the Food Rotation Manager. Developed to provide
an alternative to the tireless and time consuming process of food rotation, the system makes it easy for businesses to manage food rotation while reducing the disposal of out of date produce in a fast and convenient way. The standard procedure for food rotation is coloured dots which indicate the day of which produce must be thrown away.
Once opened, the member of the team must work out how long the item can be used for and apply the correct dot indicating the day of disposal. They must then search though the products on a daily basis to discover which must be disposed of. This process however, requires a great deal of knowledge of the products and their expiry dates and is highly prone to mistakes.
The new and revolutionary Food Rotation Manager does all the hard work for you. Once a product is processed in some way, for example opened, frozen or mixed, the team member can simply select the process and product for the innovative system to print out a label with all the details on including the use by date and even the time it can be used until. The system also logs the product and daily reports can be printed which outline which products in your kitchen are due to expire in the next few days. This empowers kitchen staff the opportunity to use food before its expiry rather than waste it.
Other developments from the company include an innovative app which allows food allergens to be highlighted on labels as well as an app to identify nutritional information on labels by entering ingredients by weight.
“These top class solutions save a great deal of time and money for busy businesses,” Lee continued, “as well as providing them with guaranteed accuracy, reliability, legibility and traceability, enabling them to run an efficient business which abides by set regulations.
“From our base in Essex, we provide unrivalled solutions worldwide with some of our main business in Bangladesh, China, Turkey, Germany and Netherlands. Our plan for the future is to continue our ongoing growth and expansion and become the go to company for bespoke labelling solutions. We have some exciting developments on the horizon which we feel have the potential to revolutionise the labelling industry and cannot wait to introduce these to our customers.”
For more information on how RL Solutions can boost your business, get in touch today on:
T 01708 606 [email protected]
Label & Barcode Solutions Company of the Month
is sponsored by Clegg Food Projects Ltd – see them on page 74
Industry Excellence Matters
is sponsored by PTV Group – see them on page 32 5
Unlike compressed air applications,
where there are rigorous standards that dictate the quality and specification of air used during the process, there are no current standards in place for exhaust air quality from vacuum pumps. Melissa Kelly-Jones (pictured), UK
F&B Vacuum Solutions Expert at Gardner Denver, outlines key considerations that should be taken when looking at vacuum technology.
Keeping compressed air cleanISO8573 is the group of international standards stipulating the quality of compressed air. Consisting of nine separate parts, part one highlights the amount of contamination allowed in each cubic metre of compressed air and the remaining eight specify the methods of testing for a range of contaminants. This ranges from oil aerosol content
and humidity, to solid particle and oil vapour content.
Naturally, air quality is particularly important in a food and beverage manufacturing environment. Most sites will follow the recognised principles of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) to ensure they are complying with hygiene legislation, removing any potential hazards or reducing these to an acceptable level. Yet, while product manufacturing process are scrutinised in great detail, ancillary processes and utilities can
often be omitted. Crucially, this can mean potential risks from equipment such as vacuum pumps are
overlooked.
Identifying potential risksWith vacuum systems generally located around the production environment, contaminants from or passed on via a pumps exhaust can be hazardous and, as a result, this equipment should be included within a facility’s HACCP assessment.
The majority of vacuum pumps currently in use are oil-lubricated and many applications will operate without any problems arising. Nevertheless, there is the potential risk of oil discharging from the exhaust, which presents a particularly significant problem in a food and beverage manufacturing plant.
In addition to oil discharge from the exhaust, there are a number of other issues that operators need to be aware of. Operating at high temperatures and an open-ended inlet port could result in oil carrying over from the pump, while a separator element may fail due to misuse or through the use of non-genuine spare parts. For this reason, it is important to work with a trusted and experienced maintenance partner, who can help and offer support should these matters arise.
The potential risks from leaks from an oil-lubricated vacuum pump can be avoided through a range of measures. These include using a food grade lubricant, fitting a downstream exhaust filter or remotely piping the exhaust air.
Gardner Denver offers a free six year warranty called Assure on all new and existing rotary vane vacuum pumps for complete peace of mind, as well as an extensive network of qualified engineers that can deal with any on-site repair and maintenance should an issue arise. A professional service centre is also available, should a pump require a more comprehensive overhaul.
For those concerned about the risks of oil-lubricated vacuum pumps, Gardner Denver can help identify and reduce any risks through a free site survey, which may extend to working with the production team to ensure the equipment is included in the HACCP assessment.
A clean solutionThe most efficient and assured solution would be to use an oil-free vacuum pump. These have been specifically developed to meet the needs of manufacturers that require only the highest air purity environments. Oil-free technology does not require the same level of maintenance as oil-lubricated, as there is no requirement to replace oil or filters which significantly reduces whole life costs. Additionally, the fact the pump does not have to be removed to carry out routine maintenance servicing means there is no additional unnecessary production downtime, as well as any indirect costs from lost pump uptime.
There is also the benefit of the, now avoidable, cost of oil, waste oil disposal and labour. With potentially increased outputs and greater uptime, the benefits of an oil-free technology are clear.
Gardner Denver offers a range of oil-free vacuum pumps, each suited to the particular requirements of individual applications. For instance, the S-VSI dry-running vacuum pump for packaging under protective gas needs no coolant or sealing medium in the suction chamber. This particular pump is water-cooled and offers low heat emission into the environment.
There is potential for food producers to reap the rewards of oil-free vacuum technology. Investing in oil-free technology will ensure the improved standards of air quality, as the food and beverage sector continually seek improvements in process efficiency and quality across all of their processes.
Food Process Matters
A breath of fresh air with oil-free vacuum technology
is sponsored by Clegg Food Projects Ltd – see them on page 76
Handling, Storage & Temperature Control Matters
is sponsored by PTV Group – see them on page 32 7
Handling, Storage & Temperature Control Matters
We are proud to introduce a new and
complete range of Loading Systems’ High Speed Doors. Installing a High Speed Door in your facility means your fleet of forklift trucks can move much quicker between areas than via a standard industrial door due to the increased opening speed.
Our range of High Speed Doors uses radars or sensors to automatically detect forklift trucks, vehicles or pedestrians, thus increasing productivity. The technology can even recognise the difference between a pedestrian and a vehicle and opens the door to suit the height of the approaching traffic.
Loading Systems’ High Speed Doors are fully compliant with all safety aspects of the European Safety Standard EN 13241-1 and carry the CE mark.
Loading Systems’ High Speed Doors are impact resistant and fully self-repairing. The door leaf automatically returns into the tracks after a collision. Maintenance and interruptions are thereby reduced to a minimum.
Loading Systems’ High Speed Doors offer the following features:
● High speed; up to 2.0 m/second ● Superior seal; quiet and up to class 4 wind resistant ● Self-repairing; after a crash; over full clear size height ● Minimum maintenance and safe; frequency operated
drive (soft-start / soft-stop) ● No damage to people and products; due to flexible
soft edge and curtains without horizontal rails ● 13 different colours; all curtains can be delivered in
13 different colours to suit your environment
We can offer you the right High Speed Door solution; visit our website at www.loading-systems.com. Call us today on 0800 160 1965 to request a free quote, or email us at [email protected]
Loading Systems’ High Speed Doors – The all in one solution!
After proving its qualities at home in the UK, European
food manufacturers are next in line to benefit from Cerulean’s accurate, sustainable, non-destructive equipment.
Maintaining an optimum temperature range has always been critical for food
manufacturers the world over, as the reproduction of harmful micro-organisms or the formation of toxins can occur in either cold or warm ambience.
All food naturally emits tiny amounts of electromagnetic radiation, so using the Faraday cage principle, Celsius detects the radio energy from samples and converts these readings into temperature values. This process only takes a few seconds and any item can be measured between -30°C to +30°C. The equipment has an easy to follow
GUI and the operation process is quick and simple.
SCS SL, a private company located in Irun (North Spain), are one business who has recently become a distributor of Celsius. Focused on niche engineering products, the company provide quality control and engineering solutions for the packaging sector and most of their customers are FMCG and private companies on the Iberian Peninsula.
The latest range of Celsius instruments, Midi and Maxi, have evolved in recent times to offer larger and more responsive screens and upgraded operating platforms. Consequently, food manufacturers across Europe can rest assured they now have the capability to achieve the optimal, accurate insight needed to produce the results required by many market sectors, including all those regulated by HACCP.
T 01908 233833
Non-invasive thermometry system, Celsius, set to reach into the European market place
Ian Tindall, Director of Innovation and Marketing
at Cerulean, explores the importance of temperature in the food manufacturing sector.
The size of the chilled and frozen food market shows the importance of maintaining food quality. In the ready-to-eat sandwiches
sector, one provider alone makes 600 million sandwiches every year!
The WRAP organisation quotes mind-boggling data that the food sector produces 10 million tonnes of food waste a year. However, with non-invasive
temperature checking technology there is little stopping manufacturers from protecting food quality and reducing waste.
Our sophisticated equipment, Celsius, delivers accurate temperature measurement in minutes, without specialist operator training, offers food manufacturers reassurance about the products they sell and enables protection of production rates at no costs to quality.
Media commentators often refer to “taking the temperature” of a market. In this case the importance of temperature is more than a metaphor; it’s a matter of protecting an industry’s future.
Contactwww.cerulean.com/en
Taking the temperature of the food manufacturing sector
Food and Drink Matters is incredibly proud to present Clegg Food Projects as our specially selected Food Processing Company of the
Month.
Clegg Group was set up in March 1930 by experienced building contractor Douglas Eric Clegg. Based in Nottingham, the well-established company works on projects across the UK, offering expert services for companies of all size and scope.
During the 70s and 80s, the food and drink industry saw a huge boom across the UK, and as the industry grew, demand for high quality food manufacturing also increased. As a result, Clegg Food Projects was created and secured projects with numerous high-profile companies such as Northern Foods.
The company have since garnered a reputation as one of the most trusted design and construction specialists’ in the industry.
Today, the firm works with companies across all sectors
including bakery, dairy, soft drinks, chilled and frozen ready meals, brewing, poultry, meat, confectionary and the cereals sector.
For this issue, we spoke to Clegg Food Projects’ Business Development Director John Moxon about what the company can provide, to which he explained: “Here at Clegg Food Projects we provide a range of services focused on food and drink manufacturing and storage capital projects. We can be involved in early stage feasibility studies, right through to a completed project ready for handover. Each project is treated differently and our services are tailored to what clients need.
“Our core strength is the construction of buildings and building services, including mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems. We also integrate our customer’s equipment installations into projects to facilitate an efficient project programme and allow early access for production trials.”
Clegg Food Projects’ ability to provide everything from
initial design ideas through to completed practical solutions has enabled them to shoot to the forefront of the industry.
One quality that sets them apart from the rest of the competition is their robust supply chain, which allows them to access specialist suppliers who can provide all of the components needed for modern and hygienic food manufacturing sites. Better yet, the highly experienced team at Clegg Food Projects can carry out work whilst the client’s site is still running, delivering projects with minimal disturbance to the business’ day to day operations and without compromising food safety.
What has truly led them to industry wide recognition however, is their unbeatable experience. With over three decades of working with the food and drink industry, and with their long history stretching back almost 90 years, Clegg Food Projects has a wealth of experience to draw from.
John added: “We work for most of the UK’s major food
manufacturing companies, as well as global brands and suppliers of own label products. Our key philosophy in everything we do is to work collaboratively with our customers, tailoring our services to meet their needs and offering technical and practical advice in the delivery of capital projects.”
In the past few years, Clegg Food Projects has furthered its global recognition through a number of international projects. Moving forwards, the firm will also be exploring alternative areas that its many skills can be applied to, such as manufacturing sites, laboratories, and healthcare products.
If you would like to find out more about Clegg Food Projects and how its services can benefit your business, please feel free to give John a ring on the number below. Alternatively, you can find more information by checking out the website.
ContactT 01158 413121www.cleggfoodprojects.co.uk
Clegg Food Projects Ltd: Taking care of design and construction for the entire industry
Food Processing Company of the Month
is sponsored by Clegg Food Projects Ltd – see them on page 78
Manufacturing & Machining Matters
Roquette is ensuring the highest standards of food safety and product quality with a bespoke double row magnet
from Eclipse Magnetics. The unit consists of a double row of magnetic bars which has been installed as part of a new sifter installation for powdered gluten at its plant in Corby, Northamptonshire. As a global leader of natural-based ingredients for the Food, Nutrition and Health market, Roquette supplies gluten to a variety of blue chip food manufacturers.
Roquette needed to pass the powdered gluten product over an offset double row magnet with a minimum strength of
8000 Gauss, and approached experts in foreign body removal, Eclipse Magnetics, to meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
Eclipse Magnetics supplied Roquette with a bespoke double row magnetic unit with magnetic bars, which are not only withdrawable, but also easy to clean. A catchment tray was also included to effectively contain any residual gluten which can be dislodged from the bars as they are withdrawn for cleaning. The unit has been installed at the end of the process, before the product is filled into tankers or tote bags, and the residual product captured by the magnets is collected in clearly
marked bags and disposed of.
Foreign body removal systems from Eclipse Magnetics contain magnetic cores which can be pulled from stainless steel tubes to ensure that contamination falls away. They are extremely efficient at removing fine iron contamination from dry free flowing products such as sugar, grain, flour, granulates and powders.
T +44 (0)114 225 [email protected] www.eclipsemagnetics.com
Roquette protects powdered gluten from metal contamination with bespoke solution from Eclipse Magnetics
With their tasty biscuits being sold in over more than 41 countries
worldwide, this customer needed to update their facility in order to meet the ever-increasing demand for their sweets. In this specific case, the customer had two lines coming together just before having to cross a critical logistic pathway, after which they each had to split again in order to get to their separate packaging machines.
With an existing facility that’s already running various other projects, it’s always tough to find the most efficient way to increase the number of lines without sacrificing safety and accessibility. Especially so if the product being transported is unstable and fragile, like these biscuits.
As the customer has already had many positive experiences with AmbaFlex products they trusted them to come up with the best possible solution and they found it in the patented Portal ONE.
This solution solves two problems in one go: First, it creates a portal function which will keep the critical logistics paths open and safe. Second, using only one belt along the whole path, it cuts the number of needed transfers by half. Removing those transfers that would otherwise be suspended up in the air and hard to reach, ensuring a safe and stable journey of the products.
Taking the portal one solution and customizing it to our customer’s needs resulted in a one of a kind three-way portal solution, made to solve the customer’s challenges in the most efficient way possible. After it elevates the two streams of biscuits with only a single dual-lane spiral, the two streams separate at the upper end where they each continue to their own spiral to transport them down again and deliver them to their respective packaging machine.
Creating one three-way portal instead of a traditional portal system for each line cuts down on total costs and floor space used. The end result, a happy customer with an efficient and safe upgrade to their facility.
ContactT +31 229 285130
Three-way portal
is sponsored by PTV Group – see them on page 32 9
Manufacturing & Machining Matters
Global performance improvement
solutions provider Lorien Engineering Solutions is working with soft drinks provider Britvic to help install new state-of-the-art production lines at Britvic’s
Leeds and Rugby manufacturing sites.
Lorien Engineering Solutions (Lorien) is part of a multi-disciplined project team, created and led by Britvic, to deliver a step-change in business capability. Alongside other specialists, Lorien is supporting Britvic with project management, compliance, and design resources at all stages of the development.
Britvic is the largest supplier of branded still soft drinks in Great Britain and the number two supplier of branded carbonated soft drinks in GB. Britvic’s Leeds and Rugby factories have been developed to provide new PET bottling facilities, with new bottling lines introduced at both sites.
These upgrades have been designed to optimise operational efficiencies and help the company to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment in line with its sustainable business programme, “A Healthier Everyday.”
Lorien Engineering Solutions, which is a division of GP Strategies Corporation, specialises in capital projects for food, brewing, drinks, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and safety compliance.
www.lorienengineering.comwww.gpstrategies.comwww.britvic.com
Lorien installs state of the art production lines for Britvic
The UK’s Largest Heating Element Manufacturer
Leading the way Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd is the largest manufacturer of Industrial Electric Heating Elements in the UK. Elmatic Ltd has the widest product range to meet our customers’ requirements.
Our product range includes: ● Mica Heaters ● Nozzle Heaters ● Cartridge Heaters ● Ceramic Knuckle Heater ● Thermocouples ● Immersion Heaters ● Tubular Heaters ● Square Section Heater ● Air Duct Heaters
Please telephone 029 2077 8727 Fax: 029 2079 2297Email: [email protected]
Amazon Filters SupaMesh stainless steel filter
cartridges are the perfect solution for ensuring only culinary-grade steam is used in food, beverage and dairy production process.
Steam that will come into direct or indirect contact with food and beverage products must be of culinary grade (3A-609-03). This standard stipulates that in addition to using only FDA approved boiler additives, the steam should be filtered to remove 95% of 2micron particles.
The difference between typical steam filters and the new SupaMesh is that the Supamesh will guarantee this quality under worst case conditions i.e. flooded with condensate. This is important, as all steam systems running at a typical 95% dryness fraction will have a degree of condensate present.
The exceptional flow rate of the stainless steel metal fibre filtration media ensures that flowrates aren’t compromised if retrofitting into an existing system to upgrade to the culinary standard.
All SupaMesh cartridges are manufactured from 316 stainless steel throughout. They are available in
both plain cylindrical and pleated configurations to provide the closest match to steam flow requirements ensuring that the most cost-effective installation is always achieved.
For further information on the SupaMesh stainless steel cartridge filter for producing culinary grade steam please visit www.amazonfilters.com/applications/food-and-beverage/product-support-utilities
ContactT +44 (0)1276 670600 [email protected]
Culinary grade steam guaranteed
Nitrile antimicrobial gloveMarket
leaders Unigloves and BioCote have combined their expertise to create what is said to be Europe’s first antimicrobial nitrile gloves.
Unigloves’ new Fortified single use gloves incorporate silver ion technology from BioCote, which has been scientifically proven to destroy 90% of bacteria within just 15 minutes and 99.5% in only two hours. Ideally suited for food, drink and meat processing and manufacturing environments, BioCote is also proven effective against E.coli and Salmonella, antibiotic resistant superbugs like MRSA, VRE, CPE and CRE, invasive fungi species such as Candida auris, plus H1N1 influenza, H7N9 and the current Aussie flu strain.
Meeting the medical standard for pinholes (AQL 1.5) the new Fortified gloves are tested in accordance with EN455 (medical grade). They are also latex and powder free, chemical resistant and available in sizes small to X Large. The BioCote technology incorporated within the new Fortified gloves prevents microbial colonisation and also renders them non-infectious, through protein & oxidative damage, membrane disruption and DNA interference.
Ionic silver particles impregnated into the Unigloves synthetic nitrile during the manufacturing process are dispersed throughout the rubber polymer. As a result they will not wear off, wash off or leach out, meaning antimicrobial protection lasts for the lifetime of the glove. Silver is an ideal antimicrobial agent due to its effectiveness against a wide range of microorganisms.
T 0845 009 0083https://unigloves.co.uk
is sponsored by Clegg Food Projects Ltd – see them on page 710
National Convenience Show Review Top 10
AROMISTICO Luxury Artisan Coffee & Gift Hampers
Hand-roasted gourmet
coffee blends by an independent artisan Italian family business. Aromistico
is a coffee roaster with a true passion for quality coffee.
Our roasting house is located in the beautiful Lake Garda region. All coffee is hand-roasted in small batches using one single hot-air drum roaster: the most authentic and traditional method of coffee roasting. Starting from Venezia Blend, each of the Aromistico coffees has been inspired by an Italian city and we crafted the flavours of each blend, so that
every sip will transport you to one of these beautiful cities. From fragrant and sweet, to smooth and nut-like, from smoky to spicy and cocoa-like: we have created coffees to interest and delight every palate.
With Aromistico, we created truly delicious Italian artisan coffee blends suitable for most UK common and upcoming methods of home brewing. However, remaining true to traditions all the premium coffee blends are also still suitable for traditional Italian espresso or Italian moka (stove top).
Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, India and Vietnam, are all origins of premium coffee featuring in our gourmet blends.
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Quintessential Brands Group is delighted to introduce new
Berkeley Square London Dry Gin, an ultra-premium expression inspired by the exclusive world of the Mayfair elite.
The new Berkeley Square London Dry Gin evokes the timeless style associated with London’s most prestigious district through its design, which is truly reminscent of the architecture of the area.
This exceptional gin will be available exclusively in World Duty Free stores
in airports priced at £75.
Each drop is distilled slowly in small batches, with aromatic botanicals of kaffir lime leaves, lavender, sage and basil wrapped in a bouquet garni and immersed in the triple-distilled spirit to infuse the essential oils. Berkeley Square Gin has a 48-hour distillation period during which the still runs at a very slow rate rate to simmer the ingredients, resulting in its smooth, subtle taste, preserving the delicate herbal flavours of the botanicals of kaffir lime leaves, lavender, basil and sage.
As the ultimate luxury gin, Berkeley Square is set to appeal to high net worth individuals across the world, who actively seek aspirational brands that deliver the finest quality in their category.
With its smoothness and complexity, Berkeley Square is best served on the rocks or in a classic dry martini.
Following its launch in World Duty Free’s airport stores in the UK, Berkeley Square Gin will be rolled out to key markets worldwide throughout 2018.
www.quintessentialbrands.com
Quintessential Brands sets its sights on the luxury spirits category with new Berkeley Square Gin
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HG has been the specialist in terms of
cleaning and maintenance in and around the house and garden since 1969.
With a broad range of top-quality products, our
HG brand stands out in the market. It enables us to provide specific solutions for almost every imaginable issue in the area of cleaning, protecting and beautifying. All these products are developed and produced in our own laboratory and our factory. The best quality is always our be-all and end-all, so HG products do what it says on the label.
No wonder our slogan is: HG does what it promises!
It has made us the market leader in Europe for many years, whilst our products are sold worldwide to millions of consumers in more than 45 countries.
So, choosing for HG enables you to offer specific solutions to your customers for all their cleaning and maintenance problems in and around the house and garden. This complete assortment is presented as a ‘brand block’, making you the specialist with a ‘one stop shopping’ proposition for your customers.
The HG products are instantly recognizable for your customers and deliver them significant time savings and solutions for previously unknown problems.
Contacthttps://uk.hg.eu
Why choose HG products?
Protein Water Co is a dynamic company with a
passion for health and fitness, which has created an exciting range of protein products to fit in with your lifestyles well as delving back to the basics of hydration and nutrition, and putting the science into practice.
Our products are 100% natural, GMO FREE and free from all artificial ingredients. Even our bottles are BPA FREE.
At Protein Water, we’re always looking at new and innovative ways to help you maximise your health and wellbeing
potential. Our Muscle Maintenance Protein Water is packed full of goodness with 20g of pure protein, while our new Skin Maintenance Protein Water boasts one of the highest levels of Hydrolysed Collagen Protein in its 500ml bottle serving.
Our protein products are developed and blended using high quality clinically proven ingredients that work in synergy to achieve the results you want.
Enhance your active lifestyle with a refreshing water based protein drink on the go or try one of our muscle maintenance
products during or after exercise to aid in your body’s workout recovery.
We are stocked nationwide in Boots, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Wholefoods Market and Ocado.
T +44 (0)203 823 6239 [email protected] www.proteinwater.co
Protein Water Co
The National Convenience show 2018: The food event for convenience store retailers that will
help make any business a great success. This year’s show took place from the 16th – 18th April 2018 and had over 30,000 visitors. Visitors at the show included independent retailers, wholesalers, off licences and more from the convenience market and industry.
Over the three busy days, the exhibition had various events where visitors could view products, listen to expert speakers and discuss sales techniques. With over 1,000 exhibitors, high quality goods and samples of products were on show for all the convenience store needs of any individual.
With 250 speakers available at the show, as well as popular live events such as the retailer and digital hubs, thousands of attendees got to experience expert knowledges on profit-making, as
well as discussions on smarter store layouts, sales techniques and taking customer service to another level.
This year’s show proved to be an inspiration to the development of many convenience store businesses. It will be returning next year to the NEC Birmingham from the 8-10 April 2019.
This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: HG Products, Protein Water Co and Su Bridge. Further details can be found on this page.
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The crucial food event for convenience store retailers
Developed for the grocery convenience sector over
the last 25 years, Extra Select provides a comprehensive range of pet products. Including high quality foods, chews and treats for dogs, hay and straw for small animals, pond and fish pellets, wild bird food and feeders, all products are proven to deliver on margin and grow basket spend
through impulse purchase.
There are an estimated 8.5m dogs, 7.5m cats and a total of 16 million pets across 12 million households in the UK, so make sure you don’t miss out on your share of this continuously growing category.
Our high quality and specially selected range of Extra Select wild bird foods are delivering fantastic sales in-store and are perfect for customers who take delight in feeding their garden birds all year round.
The products offer great margins, are available in a range of sizes and are
convenient with the recent launch of our 5ltr buckets.
We can support you with range advice, planograms, listings from 1m to 6m, in-store merchandising and regular range and sales reviews.
For more information, visit www.su-bridge.co.uk or call 01953 882485
Extra Select, a complete pet care range to drive sales in-store
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Imbibe Live returned to London’s Olympia exhibition centre on the 2nd-3rd July 2018
and is Britain’s leading trade event for providers, buyers and servers of alcoholic drinks in a licensed premises. From pub managers to sommeliers, buyers to bartenders, the event brings industry specialists together under one roof for two days of seminars, sampling and networking.
At the exhibition, Old Bakery Gin provided samples of their delicious range of London Dry Gin. These samples were met with overwhelming praise, as attendees were captivated by the gin’s mouth-watering
flavour, which was celebrated for being both smooth and flavoursome, offering a refreshing yet discrete peppery heat.
Visitors also enjoyed the delightful taste of the company’s Bakers Strength (57% abv) Gin, which is produced with only 4 botanicals and quoted as ‘the smoothest Navy Strength Gin in the World’.
On the other hand industry peers enjoyed the spicy taste of Old Bakery Gin’s limited edition Bakers Pepper Gin, which was noted as working well with tonic, strawberries and celery.
Old Bakery Gin is also a favourite of Michael Portillo and Dragon Den’s Deborah Meaden, having featured on BBC1, ITV News and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
If you would like to get in touch with Old Bakery Gin, call them on the number listed below. Alternatively if you would like to view an extensive range of their delicious gins, feel free to visit their website.
ContactT +44 (0)2088 298241 www.oldbakerygin.com
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The Real Coconut by Daniella Hunter is set to launch its widely
popular line of coconut flour tortilla chips this September in the UK having successfully flourished across the US only one year ago.
Daniella is eager to introduce her sustainable approach to eating and innovative alternative flour snack line to Europe. These game changing, non-GMO tortilla chips are free from gluten, grains, dairy and refined sugar and are available in Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Beach BBQ, Golden Curry and Original (£3.99 per 155 gram bag).
Daniella, who was born and raised on UK soil but now splits her time between Tulum, Mexico and Los Angeles, was inspired to examine her day-to-day diet after a lifelong struggle with severe asthma and poor health.
Her perseverance to live a full life without restriction led to experimenting with a variety of diets and nutrition programs well before it was widely accepted that nutrition and health were closely linked.
The Real Coconut has now become a brand synonymous with simple,
authentic, healthy living and Daniella is thrilled to be bringing her snacks to a new audience. T +44 (0)203 802 0415info@therealcoconut.co.ukwww.therealcoconut.co.ukwww.instagram.com/therealcoconutukwww.linkedin.com/company/the-real-coconut
The Real Coconut expands to the UK with revolutionary Coconut Flour tortilla chips
Alan Gordon, CEO and Co-Founder of the
Aroma Academy states, “Although a significant level of excellent general education and training has historically been available for wines, beers and spirits, the Aroma
Academy recognised that a key missing foundation stone has typically been the training and development of the vital practical sensory skills that are so important to the drinks business – be it in Product Development, where companies are aiming to develop new and interesting flavour profiles, in Production Quality Control where consistency of flavour profile from batch to batch is key or in Sales and Marketing where, in an increasingly crowded market, brands are striving to differentiate themselves by their flavour profiles. In addition, sommeliers, professional bar tenders, other drinks professionals and drinks enthusiasts have an incredible ‘thirst for knowledge’ regarding sensory skills.”
The Aroma Academy has become established as a global leader in the Training and Development of these Sensory Skills and is on a mission to promote their importance to drinks professionals and enthusiasts globally. Located in Scotland, it now counts many of the leading international drinks companies in its customer portfolio.
Based on the premise that the vast majority of the flavour experience comes from the Sense of Smell, Aroma Academy focuses on the training and development of the fundamental Sensory Aroma
Recognition Skills vital for spirits, beers and wines development, production and appreciation.
A range of “self- learn” Aroma Training Kits for Wine, Whisky, Bourbon, Gin, Rum and Faults is available, in addition to Aroma Recognition Skills Training Programmes (both online E-Learning & Classroom) and Sensory Competency/Proficiency Systems.
For more information, please visit www.aroma-academy.co.uk
Have you always wanted to develop your Sensory Skills but were not sure how?
Here on the Southwest coast of England, we’re surrounded by
things made more beautiful because of what nature takes from them.
The sea glass pebbles we find on the beach are more beautiful without their sharp edges. Smooth, bleached driftwood is even more beautiful without its bark. And the impressive sea arches that rise out of our waters are most definitely more beautiful without.
These gifts of nature have been our inspiration for creating Sea Arch. It’s a gin spirit that is more beautiful without, because we have removed the alcohol from it.
We all have times when we can’t – or just don’t want to – drink alcohol. They’re the special events, parties and working lunches. Or times when we’re relaxing after work or catching up with friends. These are Sea Arch moments – times when you want a grown-up, sophisticated drink, without the alcohol.
Created with a blend of botanicals including sea kelp, juniper and cucumber, Sea Arch is delicious in a classic G&T – and in a range of cocktails. So why not make time for your own Sea Arch moments? Kick back, sip slowly and enjoy every moment.
M +44 (0)7970 698547www.notginltd.com
All the refreshing gin taste, none of the alcohol
Greensand Ridge specialises in Gin, Fruit Brandies and Rums, making spirits with a local
influence, using sustainable practices and turning surplus produce from local growers into fine spirits.
They aim to have the smallest possible environmental footprint using 100% renewable power and aiming to be waste, chemical and plastic
free in the distillery, with all organic waste going to local smallholdings which also supply the distillery for events.
One of the unique things about Greensand Ridge is that also aim to have a positive impact on the environment by working with local farmers and food distributors to take surplus produce to turn into fine spirits. Raspberries become a raspberry vodka, apples and plums become brandies, and surplus bread a whisky wash.
As with their other spirits, their Gins echo the produce found in the lands around the distillery. Their classic London Dry contains cobnuts, oak moss, gorse flowers, honey, rosehips and bay, among others. It is a multi award-winning gin of remarkable smoothness with a luxurious silken mouthfeel.
Greensand Ridge are one of a new generation of craft distillers happy not to stay confined within established categories of spirit and are making wonderful creations with ethics at the core. M 07971 164688www.greensanddistillery.com
Greensand Ridge
Imbibe Live returned to London’s Olympia exhibition
centre on the 2nd-3rd July 2018 and represents Britain’s leading trade event for providers, buyers and servers of alcoholic drinks in a licensed premises. From pub managers to sommeliers, buyers to bartenders, the event brings industry specialists together under one roof for two days of seminars, sampling and networking.
Usually located in the Grand Hall at Olympia, 2018 saw the event branching out and taking over the upstairs section, allowing a larger showing of companies and their newest drinks. The
extra leg-room also facilitated a delicious section of inspired street food to re-fuel and re-invigorate attendees and exhibitors alike.
Be part of Europe’s largest on-trade drinks exhibition next
year on 1-2 July 2019 and listen to ground-breaking seminars, experience rare and unique tastings, source new products and discover new trends defining the future of the industry.
For more information or to enquire about exhibiting your new amazing drink product, visit the website below or give the team a call.
This is our pick for the best exhibitors at this year’s show. Further details can be found on this page and the next two pages.
T +44 (0)208 271 2105http://live.imbibe.com
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Imbibe Live 2018 was our first opportunity to showcase
our product to a London trade show. It was an incredible couple of days from us and we’ve had some really exciting projects as a direct result. Bottomley Distillers Ltd is the creation of team Alan & Amy.
Alan learnt the skills of distilling from growing up, watching his dad distilling whisky. From that point he had stored these learnt techniques, backed up by a career in engineering. One day at the cusp of the Gin Revolution, Alan announced to partner Amy, that they were going to
‘make gin & grow Christmas trees’! Shortly after, discovering there were no other commercial distilleries in Lincolnshire, they began the journey to
put Lincolnshire and it’s gin production on the map!
The name Pin Gin came from Alan’s idea to grow Christmas Trees – pine needles – needles & pins – Pin Gin was born! Pin Gin is a 40% London Dry Gin, a classic juniper dominant gin with a twist. To taste neat, we have a spicy warm feeling from the cinnamon and peppercorns, with a sweet liquorice finish. Add in a simple Indian Tonic and the citrus comes alive, with the zesty flavours of the lemon and orange shining through.
T 01507 600410www.bottomleydistillers.co.uk
Bottomley Distillery Ltd
Hop Stuff Brewery was born out a drive
to make craft beer more approachable.
Since opening in 2013, the Brewery has had three successful rounds of crowd funding, gained over 1,300 beer-loving investors, opened three Taproom bars and continues the pursuit to make craft beer simple and fun.
Grab some beers online, or visit one of our Taprooms to taste the range, sit back and treat yourself to some beautiful sourdough pizza. www.hopstuffbrewery.com
Hop Stuff Brewery
The Moorland Spirit Company was founded in one of Britain’s last
wild sanctuaries in the remote moors of Northumberland, to create spirits in high fidelity. Bringing together an exceptional team of talent: food writer, Valentine Warner; world-renowned barman, Nick Strangeway; drinks developer, Cairbry Hill; countryman, Walter Riddell; and master distiller, Chris Garden. Together they have created an expressive and experimental laboratory seeking to distil the tastes of nature with their innovative triple technique.
Their revolutionary method is able to reveal more complete, delicate flavours than is possible with conventional spirit making methods alone. Launched three years ago they released their first spirit Hepple Gin which garnered praise and awards for its fresh and invigorating taste. Through a combination of outstanding
technology and exceptional sensitivity to the environment their aim is to make spirits that taste as alive in the glass as in the wild. In 2018 they will launch two new limited edition spirits.
Since launching Hepple Gin the Moorland Spirit Company has won the prestigious Double Gold Award at the San Francisco Spirits Awards in 2017 to add to their first Gold medal in 2016. The distillery has also developed a forward-thinking sustainable juniper propagation programme on the moors
around the distillery in association with Northumberland National Park, Newcastle University and Hepple Whitefield Farm.
ContactT 01669 640104M 07711 337040www.hepplegin.com
The story of the Moorland Spirit Company
The Drinks Bakery has created a range of award winning delicious savoury Drinks Biscuits that are
expertly flavour profiled with outstanding ingredients, so they match great drinks like craft beer, high quality wines, whisky and of course gin.
We passionately believe that every great drink deserves a great snack!
Drinks Biscuits are a more thoughtful and discerning alternative to the run of the mill crisps, nuts and popcorn
that are all too present in our favourite bars and homes today.
Our 3 launch flavours are: ● Parmesan, Toasted Pinenut & Basil ● A classic Italian combination that’s a perfect match for
Champagne, Gavi, Viognier, blonde beers, craft lagers and Highland whisky
● Lancashire Cheese & Spring Onion ● A ploughman’s with a kick that stands up to strongly
hopped IPAs, bitter beers, acidic white wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Stout, Pilsners and Speyside whisky
● Mature Cheddar, Smoked Chilli & Almond ● Powerful, tangy and fruity flavours that really satisfies
Belgian beer, cask finished beer, ciders and lagers, smoky red wines and peaty whisky from Islay
● About to launch – Drinks Biscuits specifically for gin & tonic and gin cocktails
We’re the first Drink’s dedicated bakery in the world and we’re on a mission to end the tyranny of thoughtless snacks.
The Drinks Bakery
Double Hedges two still white wines are produced by R,W,
Buckingham & Son. We are delighted our 2015 Solaris won a Sommelier Wine Awards gold medal, avocado on toast food match trophy and best of all, Gastropub Wine of the Year. We believe the SWA wine of the year award is the highest accolade achieved to date by an English still winein an international competition. It was fantastic to be able to introduce our wines to new customers at the Imbibe event. We grow the vines, to produce the grapes and make the wines, in our Griffin Farm vineyard in Toddington, Bedfordshire. The
vineyard, which is situated on a south-facing slope at 52 degrees latitude, between 110m and 130m above sea level, is planted to Bacchus and Solaris. The Bacchus (0.5 ha) is planted in the most sheltered part of the valley whilst the Solaris (0.4 ha) is planted in the most exposed section towards the top of the hill. The Solaris grape is remarkable in that it is resistant to both downy & powdery mildew while being able to ripen in cool climates thanks to its large, disease-resistant leaves. This means it requires minimal intervention, thus reducing the impact on the environment and production costs. There is no need to chaptalise or de-acidify as the
grape ripens to close to ideal sugar levels and acidity for a, world beating still white wine, here in Bedfordshire.
T 01525 874959
Double Hedges
Long Tail Mixers are an emerging and unique brand dedicated to providing rums, bourbons
and whiskies with the ideal pairings and help consumers discover dark spirits in a new light.
The mixers have been created by two lifelong friends, Alex and Tom, who share a passion for dark spirits. On their travels they fell in love with the amazing flavours and cultures that come withdrinking dark spirits and set about creating their own mixers to pair perfectly. The mixers, whichcome in three flavours – Blood Orange, Island Spice and Ginger Lime – created and designed to enhance and complement the flavour notes of your favourite dark spirit.
Alex and Tom comment “Long Tail is born out of a true passion for drinking dark spirits, we foundit hard to find the right mixer for our favourite spirits other than the standard soft drinks and mixers that you would ordinarily add. We wanted to find the balance in mixers that are fresh, but not overpowering, invigorating, but not over-sweetened, and to produce drinks that harmonise with dark spirits, rather than mask their unique flavours. We
believe we have created mixers truly unique to the market and products we think our customers and lovers of dark spirits will enjoy time after time.”
T +44 (0)208 064 [email protected]
Long Tail Mixers
We’re Matt and Jordan. Bartenders and the founders of Lixir Tonic – a British soft drinks company
offering a range of all natural flavoured tonic waters that recently launched in May 2018.
We began with curating countless concoctions in our kitchen and after a year of fine-tuning, we developed a truly versatile range of tonic waters. The range pair perfectly well with a range of dry, floral, fruity and citrusy gins as well as dark spirits and other liqueurs!
Why not spice up an amber rum with our Rhubarb & Ginger Tonic? Try your favourite amaretto with our unique Blood Orange & Cinnamon? Or even lengthen a dry white wine with our Elderflower & Lemon Tonic Water? We wanted to cater for those non-alcohol occasions too! Enjoy any of our flavoured tonics over ice for a sophisticated adult soft drink. No more compromising.
Whatever your tipple, virgin or with alcohol, we’ve got an ideal match!
Having only launched a few months ago, we’re already picking up quick momentum from our eye-catching branding and unique flavour combinations!
For all general and sales enquiries, say hello, start a conversation or tell us about things you think we should know about.
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Lixir Tonic
“To Friar John Cor, Eight Bolls of malt, wherewith to make aqua vitae for the King” –
Exchequer roll, 1494
The first release from this historic site in Fife, Scotland, is a tribute to the origins of Scotch as we know it today. Inspired by the earliest “aqua vitae” that was made at Lindores Abbey as long ago as 1494 as shown in this extract from the Exchequer Roll addressed to the abbey’s head abbot.
The distillery site artfully balances the old and the new with the impressive still house overlooking the ancient abbey ruins and this is something we strove to embody in our first spirit. We bring together the rich history of distillation at Lindores with modern serves and twists to ensure a drink that is appealing to seasoned whisky drinkers and amateur tipplers alike.
Distilled in pot stills, our malt spirit is then infused
with a blend of spices and herbs including cleavers, lemon verbena and sweet cicely, which all grow in our gardens amidst the grounds of the ancient Abbey. Entirely natural, with no added sugars, it is delicious as an aperitif over ice with a twist of orange.
T 01337 842547www.lindoresabbeydistillery.com
Lindores Abbey Distillery
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Fruitful, herbaceous and infused, Nonsuch
Shrubs are a deliciously complex, all-natural blend of fruit juice, savoury herbs, sparkling spring water and apple cyder vinegar with no added sugar.
Traditionally known as ‘shrubs’, this age-old, once globally celebrated drink has been reimagined into a sublime, slow-sipping, modern-day elixir. With intelligent, sometimes
surprising combinations of fruit, herbs and apple cyder vinegar, used to create unique harmonies of savoury, sweet, bitter and sour.
Founder and creator Henry Chevallier Guild (of Aspall’s Cyder Vinegar fame) had originally set out to find a drink that would be interesting, full-bodied and most importantly, delicious, for when he was choosing not to partake.
After years of extensive research, apple chopping, flavour experimentation and general trial and error, Nonsuch Shrubs came to fruition. The first three flavours; Peach & Basil, Blackcurrant & Juniper
and Sour Cherry & Garden Mint, launched to market in January 2018 and have quickly become a favourite with food and drink connoisseurs alike.
Nonsuch Shrubs are ready to drink and specifically designed to be enjoyed slowly, in moments of relaxation, conviviality and occasion. Best served chilled, they behave excellently both with and without food.
Nonsuch Shrubs
Hattingley Valley is a family-owned business located in Hampshire which specialises
in making premium English sparkling wines using the traditional method. The Robinsons established Hattingley Valley in 2008 planting the first vineyard with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Currently, we manage over 24 hectares of vines across two well-situated sites.
Our custom-built, eco-friendly winery was completed in 2010. Equipped to the highest standard with the latest technology and equipment from continental Europe, it was the
first UK winery to adopt solar power.
At Hattingley, we use the traditional method for making our wines. A key element of our style is the subtle use of oak barrels to ferment a small proportion of the wines each year, as well as ageing on lees in stainless steel tanks. This helps to soften the wines before they go into bottles for the second fermentation.
Our talented wine making team is led by Emma Rice, two-time winner of UK Winemaker of the Year.
Since launching its first release in August 2013, Hattingley has been recognised in competitions across the globe and developed into one of the most respected producers of English sparkling wines in the country. Hattingley has garnered two ‘World Champion’ trophies from the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships for its 2011 Blanc de Blancs and 2011 Rosé.
T 01256 389188M 07919 627288www.hattingleyvalley.co.uk
Hattingley Valley
Neckstamper Brewing is a craft brewery based in East London with an obsession
for making delicious tasting modern and traditional beers.
We love the history of London and that it was historically the beer centre of the world – this inspired us to name ourselves after the neckstamper. This was nickname given to the pot boy of the local alehouse in 17th century
London. The one that helped ensure local beers could be enjoyed away from where they were brewed.
This year we were thrilled to be recognised in the national craft keg competition at SIBA’s Independent Beer Awards 2018 – with our Session IPA “Elbow Crooker” picking up overall national Silver and Gold in its category.
We have 5 core beers, ranging from Squencher – our juicy IPA to Bonebox Cooler – a traditional London porter. Both taking their names from historic terms, e.g. “squencher” was the name Victorian workers gave to their first thirst-quenching beer after a hard day’s work.
We also brew small batches of one-off seasonal specials.
Our full range of beer is available in keg and our offering in cans is expanding. For direct sales email [email protected], and nationally our beer is available through Eebria Trade.
Visit www.neckstamper.com or follow us @neckstamper
Neckstamper Brewing
The first bottle of Kingsdown rolled off the production line in June 1995. Since then
Kingsdown has flourished – our production site and head office is based at the Kingsdown source on the North Downs and we have an established distribution depot in south east London.
Kingsdown is now a widely recognised and respected premium brand. With a dedicated team split across the Kent and London sites the company is firmly established as a leading spring water producer and distributor. Kingsdown is stocked by hotels, restaurants, bars, and clubs throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.
The Kingsdown source is situated in the heart of the North Downs, just outside the village of Kingsdown, some fifteen miles from the cathedral city of Canterbury. Kingsdown is synonymous with quality and style and is available in elegant 1ltr, 750ml, 500ml, and 330ml glass bottles, still and sparkling.
The business has diversified in recent years and built on the Kingsdown brand by launching our new range of Kingsdown Sparkling Pressés. These drinks are made from Kingsdown Sparkling Spring Water and meticulously
sourced natural juices – hand picked Sicilian lemons, Spanish oranges, British rhubarb, apples, elderflowers, blackcurrants and ginger – and blended to produce high quality sparkling pressés.
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Kingsdown Water
A gin meticulously crafted from 15 botanicals sourced from the secluded isle of Jura, off
Scotland’s Wild West coast; Lussa Gin tastes as fresh as the maritime temperate climate it originates from, and is as much an adventure in flavour as it is an adventure in creation in the distillery at Ardlussa.
A true labour of Lussa, this gin has been crafted by artisans Alicia MacInnes, Claire Fletcher and Georgina Kitching; and since its inception in 2015 has won numerous taste awards including the Gold 2018 award at Scotland’s Speciality Food Show. This is thanks to the fact that each of the 15 botanicals that infuse to create Lussa Gin’s distinct flavour are grown and foraged from the Isle itself, making Lussa Gin a true product of the isle.
The success of Lussa Gin continues, as they recently made it in to the Top 20 exhibitors at this year’s Imbibe Live at London’s Olympia exhibition centre, on the 2nd-3rd July 2018, where attendees and exhibitors alike were incredibly impressed by the fresh, zesty, smooth gin taste with a subtle, aromatic finish on the pallet. To be recognised at Imbibe Live, Britain’s leading trade event for providers, buyers and
servers of alcoholic drinks, is an outstanding achievement, and truly a sign of things to come from Lussa Gin – An Adventure in Gin.
For greater insight into the backstory and inspiration that went into this stunningly crafted, flavoursome Lussa Gin, visit the below website, or if you’d like to get in touch with the distillers directly and learn more about stocking Lussa Gin, or maybe enquire about visiting their distillery, call or email today.
T 01496 [email protected]
An Adventure in Gin
CEDER’S is an exciting new drink for those looking for a non-alcoholic
alternative to the much-loved G&T. A wonderfully tasting ALT-GIN offering an everyday escape from busy modern life.
Created by husband and wife – Craig, from South Africa and Maria, from Sweden – the idea for CEDER’S was born in the beginning of 2017. Inspired by nature and fusing together their Swedish and South African roots the duo created CEDER’S to offer consumers a non-alcoholic yet sophisticated adult drink experience.
Handcrafted and bottled in Sweden, CEDER’S is made from classic gin and exotic South African botanicals found only in the inspirational Cederberg Mountains. These botanicals are combined with pristine Swedish water to create a unique drink that provides all the flavour of gin without the alcohol.
The range includes three flavours: CEDER’S
Classic (akin to a classic gin, mostly juniper but also floral hints), CEDER’S Wild (juniper combined with ginger, clove and rooibos) and CEDER’S Crisp (juniper combined with citrus, cucumber and camomile).
With three district juniper-led flavoured variants to enjoy, there’s a perfect serve for every occasion. Enjoy your everyday escape with CEDER’S.
https://ceders-alt-gin.com
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The inaugural intake of service leavers and veterans to graduate from the Forces Media Academy were
congratulated by His Royal Highness The Duke of York at a graduation ceremony earlier this month. The event took place in west London where security is provided by a team from TC Security Services.
The Forces Media Academy offers service veterans the opportunity to study for a Higher National Certificate qualification in Creative Media Production, to gain access to an industry where historically people with a military background have been under-represented.
The Services Sound & Vision Corporation (SSVC), of which HRH has been Patron since 2003, established the Academy last year at its headquarters in Buckinghamshire, which was opened by the Duke in October 2017.
Satia Rai, Senior Operations Manager who leads the team from TC Security Services said, “It was a great privilege for our team to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of York along with the graduates and many guests who had gathered at the venue to celebrate their graduation from this programme.”
Satia was particularly pleased to learn of the positive feedback from one of the key organisers Howard Lambert, Audit Manager at SSVC.
Howard said, “The only feedback I can offer up was positive! Everything went like clockwork and we were all extremely happy with the day. Many thanks to you and your team for your support during the day. It was greatly appreciated and contributed to the smoothness of the day.”
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Congratulations all round at inaugural graduation
Jeff Lloyd-Jones, Contract Director for TC Facilities Management received a call from the Store Director
in Hornchurch saying that the store was unable to open for trade due to a burst water pipe that had flooded the store. Mohamed, Cluster Facilities Manager for TC Facilities Management responded immediately, rallying some of his cleaning managers to come and provide support, getting to the site within half hour. They worked with the store staff to get the store open for trade within a couple of hours.
Those who came to the rescue and deserve a particular ‘Thank You’ are:
● Ahman-Haastrup (In-Store Manager, Hornchurch) ● Germaine (In-Store Manager, Rainham – Essex) ● Ibisola (In-Store Manager, Romford) ● Sabastine (In-Store Manager, Romford Gallows
Corner)
Jeff said, “It’s a huge ‘well done’ to Mohamed, cluster facilities manager at TCFM, who was able to rally the troops, pulling out all the stops to help the Hornchurch store be back up trading again within
a couple of hours. It’s also deeply gratifying to be appreciated by our client at a local and national level with both managers sending personal notes of thanks to Mohamed for the great job he and the team have done. It makes me feel very proud of what my team has achieved for our client.”
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All hands to the pumps to help save the day at Hornchurch store
A dreamy, soft blue cheese which is surface ripened. Its distinctive grey rind is edible and each cheese
is tendered by hand. Its flavour and texture is akin to a triple-crème Brie, with a distinctive and slight piquant flavour expected of a blue cheese. Montagnolo Affiné is available either as a whole 2kg catch weight wheel or in pre-packed 8x160g portions.
Having won numerous awards such as Supreme Champion at the Nantwich International Cheese Show 2012, World Champion at The World Cheese Awards 2013 and more recently winning the Super Gold award at the 2015-2016 World Cheese Awards, Montagnolo Affiné has surely secured its place in cheese history.
To see the full range of award winning speciality cheeses in stock and to find out more about Elite Imports Ltd visit the website below or call the friendly team using the following contact details.
ContactT 02078 199704info@elite-imports-limited.co.ukwww.elite-imports-limited.co.uk
Montagnolo Affiné from Elite Imports
TC Facilities Management (TCFM) have secured the contract to deliver window and external signage
cleaning across the country.
The contract being delivered by a team from TC Specialist Services, part of TC Facilities Management (TCFM), started Last month. It provides window cleaning services to every Poundland store, 4 DCs and their admin offices in the UK along with each Dealz store in the Republic of Ireland.
The team from TC Specialist Services are ensuring that the standards of appearance to the windows and external signage of each site will help to create a welcoming, fresh and engaging environment for Poundland’s customers and suppliers.
The contract utilises innovative software which will help to deliver robust scheduling, monitoring and management reporting to Poundland.
Eric Dawson, Business Manager, TC Specialist Services said: “Having previously provided services to about half of Poundland sites, we are delighted to now be providing our services to their complete portfolio. This award of contract has been as a result of us building relationships
over a 5-year period that demonstrate our efficient and proactive response to Poundland’s needs, particularly by our helpdesk, led by Abby Tordoff.”
Steve Wengrow, Divisional Director, TCFM added: “Our team have worked incredibly hard to secure this win and are looking forward to demonstrating to Poundland our innovative approach to delivering a great service”
In addition to this contract win, TC Specialist Services have also secured an extension to the contract to clean the windows at 678 pubs and restaurants from Mitchells and Butlers’ portfolio which includes Harvester, Ember Inns, Vintage Inns, Toby Carvery and Miller & Carter to name a few. This takes the total number of sites cleaned by TC Specialist Services to 2390.
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TC Specialist Services bringing an extra sparkle to Poundland stores
A hat trick that our clients will tell you is well deservedTC Security Services, part of TC
Facilities Management (TCFM), have not only been placed in the top 2% of all SIA listed companies within the Approved Contractor Scheme in the UK, they have also passed the ISO 9001 and 14001 management systems audits which come in to force next month.
The 4-day visit by both auditors involved full scrutiny of the TC Security Services operation and for the ACS audit included visiting both the Head Quarters and satellite offices along with a mix of varied customers.
The maximum overall score on the ACS audit that can be achieved is currently 175 points. TC Security Services’ score of 164 places them
not only in the top 2% of all SIA listed companies within the Approved Contractor Scheme, it also showed an increase in the score awarded by the auditors in 2017. All this shows TC Security Services as one of the very best security companies in the entire country.
Coupled with this was passing the ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 management systems audits. This was the fourth time these new quality standards, coming in to effect on September 14th, 2018 have been audited and passed each time.
Both achievements mean that potential and existing customers have the confidence that not only has our service been independently
assessed against recognised standards and procedures, it also offers added peace of mind that all the security personnel have been correctly trained for the role they are performing and our quality and management systems meet these ISO standards.
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Natural and Organic Products Europe is the leading event for buyers of natural health
and organic products and is proud to be one of the largest trade exhibitions for organic food.
Earlier this year the show returned to ExCeL’s convention centre, bringing exhibitors and visitors together for two days of sampling, trade and exhibition.
Amongst the shows top 20 exhibitors, Camp Food and Co showcased their innovative online-market service to monumental praise. The company’s online platform brings buyers and producers together, to give authentic Italian producers a platform to sell their high-quality cuisine, and buyers an opportunity to purchase it.
Visitors were captivated by the idea and overwhelmed with the company’s commitment
to ‘go the extra mile’, sourcing specific products on request and offering clients the option to order samples before they make any purchases. Moreover, visitors were also impressed with the websites ease-of-use, offering access to buying options after an initial client registration.
If you would like to get in touch with Camp Food & Co, feel free to contact them on [email protected] or alternatively, if you would like to view their large selection of authentic food, feel free to visit their website.
www.campfoodandco.com
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Award winning cultured probiotic kefir drinks. Our refreshing
healthy Kefir drinks are made with Greek tradition! Using free-roaming Greek goats’ / Cows’ milk and Water, we lovingly ferment the milk /water with live kefir culture, resulting in a creamy, subtly tart drink with billions of probiotics per serving. Kefir is a more potent source of beneficial bacteria than yoghurt/supplements and contributes to a healthy gut and strong immune system. It also contains B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, phosphorus and easily digestible proteins.
One of the great things about kefir is that it is usually well tolerated by lactose intolerant people, because the microorganisms consume most of the lactose (sugar) in the milk during the fermentation process.
Kefir is far more powerful than taking a dried microbiotic and tastes better too! Kefir contains many different strains
of live bacteria, thriving in their own environment. If you have been taking a powdered or pill-based microbiotic, you may stop – you will no longer need it!
Delicious on its own, in smoothies, or in any recipe calling for buttermilk, our kefirs are a new essential for any kitchen
Nothing artificial, all natural. Simply delicious and refreshing.
● Low lactose – easily digestible ● Suitable for all ages ● Dairy intolerant-friendly ● Live probiotic ● Billions of active bacteria ● Sugar-free – low calorie ● 100% preservative-free ● 100% natural ingredients
Available across the UK and Ireland Goats’ Kefir at £2.99Vegan Range at £3.19
Mount Olympus Pure Foods
Since we started our company in 2014, North South Wines has been committed to sourcing
organic, ethical and sustainable wine.
Our founding winery partners, The Wine People from Italy and De Bortoli from Australia, specialise in organic and sustainable production, so going green is in our DNA. Most recently our ‘green’ range has expanded to include biodynamic and vegan wines, not only from Italy and Australia, but from all over the world.
For more information please get in touch, we would love to tell you more.
T 0203 871 [email protected]
North South Wines
Nourish – Grow Cook Enjoy is the small company making a big noise about Organic Coconut
Macaroons. Based in the beautiful Surrey Hills, Ineke and her amazing team create delicious Coconut Macaroons that are Organically certified, and contain no refined sugar, dairy or gluten.
Nourish was founded by Ineke Nugteren. Ineke is a registered nurse and it is, in part, her professional background that led her to seek out a healthy alternative to the usual sweet snacks that were available to her and her young family. After seeing the sure and
steady changes in health, mood, happiness and overall wellbeing from having a more nourishing and vegetarian friendly diet, Ineke decided to set up Nourish – Grow Cook Enjoy. Ineke started small, originally creating a handmade product from her own kitchen.
With a wide range of flavours of the Macaroons, the core range being vanilla, cacao, red velvet, passionfruit (A Great Taste award winning flavour), strawberry and mini raspberry crunch, there is something for everyone. The packaging is bold and beautiful and follows through both the sharing pouches and the single options with their handy, yet great looking, display box.
Nourish’s Macaroons can be found up and down the country in numerous stockists such as Applejacks, As Nature Intended, Harrods, Revital, Whole Foods Market and Daylesford. There’s also a huge selection of carefully researched healthy recipes on the website below where you find out how to whip up the healthiest, most nutritious and delicious meals, whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, as well as a selection of drinks, smoothie and teas.
For extra information, you can always phone on the number below to speak to a member of the team. Why not subscribe, on their website, for their weekly newsletter, which contains special subscriber events, offers and recipes.
T 01737 423770www.nourish-growcookenjoy.com
Eating our way to health & happiness
Camp Food & Co: An online market place that links buyers to producers
The Natural & Organic Products Europe exhibition is one of Europe’s biggest shows for natural and organic
products. With over 700 exhibitors, this event showcased everything from natural and organic foods to beauty and eco-household products.
The event took place on the 22nd and 23rd April 2018 at London’s ExCeL, bringing to view an extensive seminar
programme, along with thousands of new products and networking opportunities.
One of the biggest networking opportunities at the show was the shop talk lunch, allowing health store retailers to discuss the latest advice and ideas with leading BIRA retail experts. Involved in this was the ‘meet the experts’ lunch, where visitors listened to topics on digital influences, future prospects and problems in retail crime. This session also celebrated the new partnership between NAHS and the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA).
Visitors of the show truly experienced the future of health. Focusing not only on natural products but also food, drink and even beauty products, the Natural & Organic Products show had it all covered. It will be making a return to London next year from 7-8th April 2019.
This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show. Further details can be found on this page and the following two pages.
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The future of health
Gaia Pulses just launched Classic Vegan Greek recipes as a range of chilled ready meals. Tasty,
Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, packed with plant based protein and fibre, 100% natural ingredients and zero preservatives or additives.
The products are targeting a dynamic, environmentally and health conscious young audience that hates the idea of buying another product wrapped in plastic.
The founder’s inspiration has been her grandmother’s cooking, the flavours of the Mediterranean, and the truth that comes with old knowledge. She wanted to create a ready meal that feels and tastes like real, home cooked food in order to satisfy the demands of modern Londoners who simply don’t have the time to cook but yet are tired of consuming tasteless, unhealthy food that is also harmful for the environment.
Gaia Pulses ready meals are also an excellent source of plant based protein for those who seek to replace a few of their meat containing meals without any compromise in nutrients or flavour.
The 4 flavours they come in are: Golden Lentil/ Smoky Giant Beans/ Lentil & Quinoa/ Greek Butter Beans.
21 days of shelf life
For more info visit: www.gaiapulses.comFor orders contact: [email protected]
UK’s first organic ready meals in 100% compostable packaging!
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For Goodness Shakes is the UK’s no.1 ready-to-drink Protein Shake brand,
with a mission to provide great-tasting products that make people feel good.
Its portfolio includes a range of shakes covering many health and fitness goals such as recovering from high-intensity activity, building strength, getting protein into your daily diet and starting the day with a protein-packed breakfast shake.
For Goodness Shakes also manufacture sports nutrition products such as hydration tablets and protein bars. The brand has always refused to simply accept the status quo and continues to develop innovative products to ensure its consumers ‘Feel the Good’.
Their latest innovation is Plant Protein, a plant-based, ready-to-drink protein shake, which refuses to compromise on either nutrition or flavour. The new 330ml shakes deliver 20g of soya protein in three
delicious flavours – Smooth Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla Chai. As well as delivering excellent taste, the nutritionals are also impressive.
Strawberry & Vanilla Chai come in at under 100 calories (Chocolate is only 111 calories) and each flavour has no added sugar, is low in fat and contains no artificial flavours, colours or carrageenan. Vitamins B12 and D are also included as these are typically low in vegan diets.
www.forgoodnessshakes.com
For Goodness Shakes
At Osius, The Bone Broth Company we produce 4
varieties of flavoursome, rich restorative broths, all 100% organic & accredited by the Soil Association.
Beef with Seaweed & Beef with Turmeric and Chicken with Herbs all providing a natural and measured source of collagen; all slow cooked for 24 – 48 hours ensuring that all the bones’ valuable nutrients have been extracted.
Osius Vegetable Broth, approved by the Vegan Society, is rich in potassium.
Absolutely no additives or preservatives – keeping the broths pure and simple. Great for the gut and assisting the body’s detox process.
Gluten Free & Lactose Free. Collagen content measured & stated on pack. Bone Broths are suitable for those on Paleo and GAPS diets.
● All varieties available frozen or chilled in 200ml or 500ml pouches.
● 30 days shelf life on chilled broths; 6 months on frozen.
● Delivered direct or through The Health Store
T 01989 [email protected]
Osius Bone BrothWHY: Our main goal here at the nu
company is to provide our customers with cutting-edge health products. However, our mission does not end here as we want to use our products to give something back to our planet: we want to help revitalise our environment and inspire a generation to believe that they can do the same.
HOW: With innovative organic products – developed according to the latest findings in nutritional science – we strive to make a healthy diet more accessible in people‘s day-to-day lives. Furthermore, we want to have a positive impact through our mission of large-scale reforestation which is implemented by planting trees for each and every product we sell.
WHAT: nucao is a low carb & vegan snack
based on hemp seeds and raw cacao that offers not only great taste but real nutritional benefits. The combination of natural and organic ingredients provide your body with what it needs to stay fit and healthy. On top of that nucao is wrapped in a home-compostable foil and a cardboard box which leaves the packaging completely free from plastic. As if that wasn’t enough commitment for the environment every bar sold plants one tree in Madagascar.
T +49 (0)1721 417495
Nu Organics
Benevo® is an independent UK
producer of innovative, award-winning meat-free pet foods and treats since 2005. Their ‘Animal friendly animal foods’ solve the ethical dilemma faced by people who care for their
pets but don’t want to harm other animals. Benevo’s market leading products are now available in over 30 countries, providing healthy, ethical alternatives with no compromise on nutrition. Awarded 100/100 by the Ethical Company Organisation and accredited by the Vegetarian and Vegan Societies as well as PeTA for being cruelty-free. At the show Benevo also showcased their Pawtato Dog Chew range, the fun and healthy complementary food range for dogs made from a blend of organically grown non-GMO sweet potato and rice. High in phytonutrients and antioxidants as well as being a valuable source of Vitamin A, C and Manganese, sweet potatoes are well known for being one of the top superfoods in the vegetable kingdom.
The simple recipe makes them ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs and make an excellent hypoallergenic option for those who suffer from allergies or food sensitivities. Pawtato chews are not only free from meat, dairy, soya and wheat but they’ve proved irresistible to dogs and are low in fat too! T 0239 245 [email protected]
Benevo
Research and history has shown the therapeutic
and beautifying properties of beehive foods promoting optimal health and longevity.
Raw Pot is a small family company, bringing on the UK market the only raw, organic and by European origin bee pollen and royal jelly.
Raw Pot is 100% ethical, we never overharvest and strongly believe in nurturing a great awareness for saving the bees, practicing sustainable beekeeping and ensuring that the bees are strong and healthy as only happy, healthy
bees would create the greatest quality beehive foods!
Our raw bee pollen and royal jelly are artisanal, we don’t use any machinery or technological aid in any of the steps from the beehive to the pots, just to keep their nutritional value as nature intended.
Once harvested, we never process or dry our bee pollen, it is 100% raw and natural, as found in the beehive. Once collected must be kept frozen at all times, this being the only way to maintain its nutritional value. It could be consumed straight from the freezer as it doesn’t get frozen, still remains very soft, flavourful and just melts in the mouth!
Our royal jelly is also raw, we never pasteurise it or expose to heat, and because
it is very perishable has to be deep frozen immediately after collection.
It can last 6 months refrigerated or 2 years kept frozen, never in an ambient temperature.
T +44 (0)7914 667867 [email protected] www.rawpothealth.co.ukSocial: @rawpothealth
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Andriotis®, a 3rd generation family business from Corfu, Greece, specialises in olive-oil trade and
processing. Our superior quality products are the result of deep know-how and genuine passion.
Kopos® (Greek for ‘toil’) is our award-winning premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and the fruit of a long held ambition to launch an uncompromising own-brand product. Our philosophy is simple: Only the best olive oil will ever go into a Kopos® bottle. Our quality criteria far exceed those required for olive oil to be labelled as Extra Virgin. Produced from Kolovi and Adramitiani varieties on the island of Lesbos, Kopos® is perfectly balanced with a sense of smoothness & gold-green colour. Rich in vitamins & minerals it leaves a characteristic fruity aftertaste & discreet herb aromas. It highlights the flavours of the Mediterranean cuisine & adds value to your everyday dietary needs.
Our award winning packaging design is more than just a pretty enclosure. We have saved no expense
to ensure the oil gets the best protection possible. And our Limited Edition bottle features a hand-made olive-wood cap, bringing a small piece of our homeland into your kitchen. [email protected]/andriotisukwww.instagram.com/andriotis_olive_oil_uk
AndriotisNatural & Organic
Products Europe was the perfect launch platform for our new Bounce Breakfast, a range of great tasting, crunchy and chewy bars available in three best-selling flavours: Red Berry, Madagascan Vanilla and Peanut Butter.
Developed with a nutritionist to create the perfect balance of delicious and nutritious energy. Great to see how well they went down with everyone at the show and exciting to have been finalist in the Best New Food Product category.
Research shows that consumers are increasingly eating breakfast on the go but few brands offer what the consumer is looking for. Bounce Breakfast Bars tick all the boxes; quick to prepare, keep you fuller
for longer, they’re lower in sugar, high in fibre, high in protein and most importantly of all, taste great too! Bounce Breakfast Bars deliver real innovation and the opportunity to grow the category.
Bounce Breakfast Bars (45g) are now available from Whole Foods, WHSmith, BP garages and selected Tesco stores from RRP £1.29 individually and £2.99 – £3.99 for three bar multipacks.
ContactT 0845 838 2579
Bounce Breakfast Bars
Parkers Food Machinery Plus
Parker’s Food Machinery Plus is a family run organisation
founded by Barry Parker & his wife Carol more than 12 years ago.
Located on the south coast in Bognor Regis, the wholesale food machinery company specialises in the supply and distribution of both new and preowned equipment.
The apparatus, which includes vacuum packers, weigh scale labellers and automatic wrappers, sausage power fillers and mixers, slicers and bandsaws and ovens, is offered direct and to end users, as are the packaging products (vacuum pac bags, cleaning products, knives, hand saws, plastic & paper carrier bags & paper bags).
Its labelling solutions, meanwhile, are available in thermal and non-thermal options in all shapes and sizes in order to accommodate different types of machine.
The labels can be produced bespoke, printed with a fast turnaround, although if preferred standard labels (freezer coated and
freezer glued) are obtainable for order in any quantity. The sundry and clothing aspect of the business is essentially a one stop shop facilitating the needs of butchers, catering butchers, hotels and restaurants.
The competitively priced selection comprises safety shoes, coats, hairnets, gloves, butchers vacuum pouch bags, sausage casings, rusk, sausage seasonings, professional knifes, dried herbs and spices, butchers twine, poly trays, bags and cleaning products of the highest possible standard.
T +44 (0)844 980 2428 [email protected] www.pfmplus.co.uk
British Cassis, the premium blackcurrant liqueur made in
Herefordshire, has unveiled the Daring to be Different Cocktail Series, a new range of inspiring serves designed exclusively by Stuart Bale, founder of creative hub Crucible.
The four cocktails set out to “bring to life the bold nature of British Cassis by pushing the boundaries of the liquid’s flavours and aromas, highlighting its versatility and high mixability.”
The new series has been developed to strengthen British Cassis’ strategy as it ramps up its on-trade focus working with the newly launched ‘Daring to Be Different’ platform which will see campaign work throughout the year to both trade and consumer audiences.
The first of the series, Blackcurrant, is a Martini-style cocktail using vodka infused with blackcurrant leaf and dry vermouth.
Pagan Rituals, a light and refreshing long drink, mixes sparkling tea and tequila and is ideal for long summer nights, while The Black Mamba blends mango, basil and yuzu for a floral twist.
The Rosey Mitchell, the final of the series, named after the photo stylist who helped bring Collicotts’ visions to life in the true spirit of collaboration, plays with Somerset Cider Brandy and rose geranium syrup to enhance the fruity aromas of British Cassis.
ContactT 01544 340241
British Cassis unveils new cocktail series
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Badgemaster has launched a new website which is transforming
the way we order name badges. The website makes it quicker and easier to personalise and order name badges and other badging solutions including lanyards and button badges. With a user-friendly layout, intuitive functionality and creative inspiration, bespoke name badges and other items can be created and ordered online in a matter of minutes at any time of the day. The site has been thoughtfully designed to make the process more convenient for busy professionals and to meet the demands of fast-moving businesses as well as organisations needing a speedy turnaround from design through to despatch. The website has over 500 name badge templates which are fully-customisable giving full control over branding and design (think Moonpig).
As specialists across several sectors,
Badgemaster has created templates to suit every business as well as an option to create a design from a blank canvas by easily uploading logos or selecting from an extensive clipart library. Find inspiration for your next promotional campaign or upgrade your professional image at www.badgemaster.co.uk. All orders placed before the end of October 2018 will benefit from free delivery using code FREEBETA (terms and conditions apply).
For comment or photo opportunity, please contact Ian Bradbeer, Managing Director on 01623 723112 or [email protected]
New online name badge design experience
Pandora Bell Ireland has
at the core of their selection a vegan range made with only premium natural ingredients and
full on flavour.
The Vegan range includes Real Fruit Jellies with 70% Fruit. A double Great Taste Award Winner, these Jellies burst with Real Fruit Flavour, they contain no added colours and of course no gelatine.
Also winners at the Great Taste Awards, the Pandora Bell Liquorice Collection is a vegan offering which raises the bar on Liquorice. The cornerstones of Pandora Bell’s Liquorice are balance, purity and texture. The art of pure and well balance Liquorice was refined in the Nordic countries. Persian Liquorice root is a precious ingredient of the highest quality.
New for Autumn Winter 2018, and in the Vegan Collection, a zesty new Lemon & Elderflower Traditional Sweet. They are ready to send to your shelves now. Pandora Bell’s Lemon and Elderflower Traditional Sweets are vegan, gluten free and natural (coloured only with turmeric). These Vegan Sweets pair beautifully with the Blackberry & Champagne flavour.
Pandora Bell’s Handmade Sweets are made exclusively for Pandora Bell by one of Ireland’s historic sweet makers.
This is a special collaboration where the creative minds at Pandora Bell perfect flavours based on the Traditional Sweets and Fruits of Ireland but with a contemporary twist.
The only added extras, are natural colours and flavours. For queries on Pandora Bell call +353 (0)61 339300, email [email protected] or visit www.pandorabell.com
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In this issue of Food and Drink Matters, we will be looking at the transformative organisational abilities of The Only Way To
Go, our chosen Management App Company of the Month.
The Only Way To Go, or Togo, was set up almost 10 years ago in Halifax by Mark Hayhurst, who has extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Although originally focusing on marketing, after the release of their innovative booking system three and a half years ago, which saw skyrocketing demand, the company name eventually changed to Togo in order to reflect their standout product.
We spoke to Founder and Managing Director Mark about their software, to which he explained, “Our superb management system can be used in a number of different applications, whether for hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and more. Essentially, the software maximises efficiency for table planning, the flow of
people, staff shifts and many more variables. It completely takes care of all bookings, reservations and even marketing, leaving clients able to focus on their actual jobs. Essentially, Togo acts as a whole member of staff that is completely competent with all things business – and who never takes a day off!”
Togo was built using years of research from a range of different businesses and eateries, with all of the data carefully analysed to see how changes in organisation could improve profits. For example, a restaurant owner may believe that his restaurant is full, with each table occupied, however after checking Togo, he may discover that by shifting tables, he can squeeze out another 20% worth of profits. As another example, a typical bowling alley with 10 lanes that makes £60 an hour for each lane, may find their lanes unused for ten or fifteen minutes at a time. Instead of losing money, with Togo installed, the system can figure out a way to manage bookings and customers to maximise the usage of each lane
and hence increase profits.
Table planning is just the beginning however, as Togo can collect deposits, manage social media, organise a whole day’s worth of online bookings, manage waiting lists, assist with marketing, and even run promos, loyalty schemes and sell tailor-made deals. Mark added, “As each business, set up and system is different, our bespoke Togo systems come in incredibly handy as clients can create the perfect organisational tool just for them. Better yet, Togo is easy to install, user friendly and can even be installed online if the business is in a remote location.”
One of the best things about Togo, which sets them apart from similar booking management providers, is that Togo takes zero commission. Instead, they only charge a set-up fee and monthly subscription. Right now, the team at Togo are working on expanding the company and widening the scope of applications that Togo can be used for. In particular, they are researching activity venues and hotels that run multiple events.
Next year, you can catch Togo exhibiting their unique software at the upcoming Northern Restaurant and Bar Show during 19th-20th March at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. If you would like to find out more about how Togo can make your business run more efficiently and bring you greater profits, be sure to give them a call on the number below or why not check out the website for more information.
T 01422 246808www.togobookingsystem.co.uk
Management App Company of the Month
Revolutionise your business with Smart Management System ‘Togo’
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Nouri is a new brand of healthy balls:
vegan, sugar free and gluten free. They are sweetened with dry fruits only, but taste really indulgent (no dates or dry fruits taste!)
and are offered in a luxurious pack of 3 or 10 balls or in a gift box of 16.
The 3 flavours of nouri are very intense and distinctive from one another: Chocolate & Hazelnuts, Coconut and Chia and Matcha Green Tea.
The inspiration behind the brand was to create a treat that is as delicious as the main stream sweets, while being is also healthy (vegan, sugar free, gluten free). Proof of the success of this concept is the recognition that was just awarded
to the brand at the largest international food show SIAL Paris.
Nouri has been selected amongst thousands of products from around the world as an innovative product that gives ticks all the boxes for a health conscious consumer, while offering superb taste.The products can be ordered directly at [email protected] or through Tree of Life.
www.nouri-health.com
Nouri
A native of Ethiopia, Teff is the smallest and one of the most
ancient super grains in the world. As well as being naturally gluten free Teff offers many unique health benefits:
● High in Protein, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, and Copper
● Not only a source of B vitamins Teff is the only grain known to contain significant amounts of Vitamin C
● Teff is high in prebiotic fibre (a key benefit for IBS sufferers)
● Whole grain, with high resistant starch (low GI)
Lovegrass Ethiopia is a company on a mission to share the benefits
of Ethiopian Teff with the world. In doing so we aim to create opportunities and a source of badly needed hard currency to small scale Ethiopian Teff farmers through direct access to the global market.
We are truly excited to announce the world’s first Pasta made from 100% Ethiopian Teff. We believe not only will this be the perfect way to get the full benefits of this ancient super-grain, it will open a market to Ethiopia’s small holder Teff farmers where we sustainably source all
our grain. This new product offers a highly nutritious and delicious alternative to any other gluten-free & conventional pastas on the market.
In addition to Pasta we are also proud to launch our range of Teff based bakery products. Due to the versatility of Habesha Teff, the flour can be used in a wide variety of sweet and savoury recipes. Our baking range includes Teff Grain, Flour and Pancake & Waffle mix.
www.thelovegrass.com
Lovegrass EthiopiaInspired by the original recipes
developed in Tasmania by Caroline and Bill, the range from Compton McRae is now manufactured here in the UK. We are still committed to our original ethos which is to produce delicious tasting chutney and savoury marmalade that has been carefully made in small batches using locally sourced ingredients.
At Compton McRae we believe in Perfect Partnerships. Use our Savoury Marmalades and Chutneys as the perfect accompaniment to your next meal whether it’s a simple sandwich for lunch, a family barbecue or a dinner party.
The range is also available in
the unique Gift Boxes. Great for Christmas or next time you asked over for dinner.
We are passionate about providing your taste buds with the perfect partnership.
Beetroot Savoury Marmalade – a must with Christmas Turkey or Atlantic Salmon.
Caramelised Onion Marmalade – a versatile all-rounder with meats, cheese or mixed into quiches or pizzas.
Spiced Pear Chutney – perfect with the Boxing Day ham and turkey.
Red Pepper Relish – delicious with lamb and chicken, either on the side
or as a marinade.
M 07827 [email protected]
Compton McRae
An industry event – designed as a food festival – the Speciality & Fine Food Fair is the definitive event for
showcasing artisan food and drink and represents the UK’s largest and most successful trade show of its kind.
Aimed to pique the interest of trade buyers seeking only the finest food and drink products and services, the show has proved to be a massive success over the decades and is currently in its 20th year. Celebrating regional, national and international offerings, the exhibition attracts top retailers, foodservice companies, wholesalers and distribution buyers keen to source exciting culinary
delights and proven catering solutions.
The fair will provide individuals with the invaluable opportunity to liaise with suppliers, sample goods and purchase high quality wares. The packed programme features many engaging attractions namely Fine Food Live (demonstrations from well-known chefs and personalities), and the Specialty Chocolate Fair (revolved around the tasting and sourcing of gourmet chocolate). An innovation zone and pitching stage is also arranged and a small business forum remains in place to tackle important issues within the industry.
The Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2019 will take place from 1-3 September at Olympia London. To find out more please visit the website provided.
This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Compton Mcrae, Lovegrass Ethiopia and Corte Diletto. Further details can be found on this page.
www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk
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Multi award winning Rosalind Waugh, of Rosalind’s Larder, a sole artisan preserve
maker based in Middlesbrough, is passionate about making the best tasting preserves using local produce and using unusual combinations and pairings such as herbs and spices.
Her Blackberry, Rhubarb & Liquorice Jam won 2 Gold Stars in the 2018 Great Taste Awards.
It is packed full of fruit, is not overly sweet and has a lovely liquorice flavour which is not overpowering.
It was made as a limited edition to honour the Tour de Yorkshire passing through Middlesbrough and celebrates Yorkshire produce (rhubarb & liquorice). It impressed the Great Taste judges with its deep rich flavour, lovely vibrant colour and consistency, describing it as delicious, very well balanced and well executed.
This preserve has proved to be one of her best selling products.
Jar size 125ml (approx 145gm) Retail price £2.50Jar size 190ml (min 220gm) Retail price £3.90
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Rosalind’s Larder
Everyone is talking about Degree Apprenticeships. The demand is growing,
and this year sees Harper Adams University taking in Degree Apprentices from food businesses across the UK.
Driven by Employers, these new apprenticeships in Food Industry Technical Professional (BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology), Food and Drink Advanced Engineer (BEng (Hons) Food Engineering) and Postgraduate Engineer (PhD Engineering Business Management) are the start of a new offer to employers across the industry.
With a mix of “A level” applicants straight from school and existing employees who have always wanted to complete a degree, the apprenticeship group is varied and represents meat & poultry, fresh produce, dairy, and processed food products.
Over 5 years part time, the University will develop these apprentices into the managers and Leaders of tomorrow, learning to research problems, analyse data, and to critically think and deliver work based projects.
Whilst achieving an honours degree, these apprentices will progress against the Employer’s requirements for knowledge, skills and behaviours that create industry specialists for the future. The message is clear to applicants, avoid student debt, get real world experience, earn whilst you learn.
Harper Adams University is entering a new world, why not get involved? Call Clare Keegan on 01952 815054
Harper Adams University
HS French Flint Ltd: The glass container specialists
HS French Flint Ltd are a long-established supplier of bottles and jars and have been
known as The Glass Container Specialists for over 194 years. They stock all kinds of glass and plastic containers and closures in both box and pallet quantities, and truly excel in supplying innovative and decorative bottles and jars to Artisan Producers, Delicatessens and Speciality Food and Drink Producers.
The range of stock at HS French Flint includes everything from swing-stoppered bottles to Craft Beer Growlers, including preserving jars and glass-stoppered, cork-mouth, twist-off and screw-neck bottles and jars in all sizes.
Recently, HS French Flint have also added an Old-Fashioned Mason jar range to their growing collection of Clip-top and Mason jars. With a vintage look, these jars are embossed with graduations in ml and oz.
The new jars come in three sizes: 250ml, 500ml and 1,000ml, plus a 1L glass cocktail shaker – which makes for a perfect finish to a beautiful and classic range.
To find out more, visit HS French Flint’s website at: www.frenchflint.com, stop by their showrooms or call sales on: +44 (0)207 237 1750
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New for 2018 from Myrtle’s
Kitchen is a lemon & lime marmalade, which it says is “bursting with citrus zing” and boasts undertones of bay and kefir.
There is also said to be a good amount of peel in each 200g jar (RRP £3.50). The business has also introduced a banana and rum chutney which it says is “lightly spiced” with ginger.
Contactwww.myrtleskitchen.co.uk
Food & Drink Products & Services Matters
Reinventing purchase and supplyIDC specialise
in providing unrivalled purchasing and supply services for the Food and Drink sectors. Founded in 1995, IDC have grown to become a leading provider of products, administration and accounts services, procurement expertise and much more.
With IDC, clients can get their hands on everything from dairy to fresh produce to meat and fish. Their dairy comes from a robust network of local dairies who have been partners with IDC since establishment. One of the best things about their dairy service is that no matter where clients are based, the price of the dairy is still the same.
IDC also provide Class 1 fresh produce, sourced from over 100 local suppliers. With one national price, no minimum order requirement, no delivery charge, IDC have cemented themselves as one of the best providers of fresh produce in the industry.
Outside of excellent food provision, IDC bring a number of additional advantages to clients. This includes their innovative Drop Shipment scheme, whereby suppliers send invoices to IDC who then send a statement to the buying group. The buying group make a payment to IDC, who then pay all the suppliers. Quick, easy and highly efficient, this effectively cuts out the need to deal with retailers, saving significant time, energy and money.
T 01296 746574www.idcltd.com
Myrtle’s Kitchen
UK hospitality businesses are facing a storm of difficulties at the moment,
ranging from rising food prices to staff shortages and extra-demanding customers.
So streamlining operations to keep costs at a minimum, while maintaining excellent customer service, is more important than ever. And an innovative cloud-based EPOS app is providing restaurateurs with the help they need to stay on top.
Silver from NFS Technology Group is the
innovative cloud-based EPOS system that gives bar and restaurant managers a complete end-to-end view of their business – from wherever they are.
Silver is simple to use on an iPad and provides all the features you need to boost sales and improve efficiency, with comprehensive reporting and forecasting capabilities that help you control labour costs and improve stock control.
Its easy-to-use interface means staff are up
and running on Silver in hours, and it also provides marketing and loyalty-promoting capabilities.
Silver works for both independent or multi-site operators, and provides immediate ROI because it’s available at an affordable monthly cost including integrated loyalty, email marketing and inventory control – backed by 24/7 support.
Find out more about the latest software – visit www.nfs-hospitality.com
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Every business has a brand; it’s what sets your goods or services apart from your
competitors. It’s how your customers know they are buying your product from you and not an inferior one from a rival. It’s what brings your customers back to you for more, again and again.
Every brand has a value. Over time, some, such as Apple, have become so valuable it’s almost impossible to calculate their worth.
Your brand will be a significant asset for your business which you should give serious consideration to protecting, wherever it’s the basis for your trade.
Every day we are subjected to hundreds of Trade Marks. We don’t order a pint of lager but a pint of Foster’s, it isn’t a packet of mints it’s a packet of Polos.
Brand awareness is all important.
Because of this, business owners spend a considerable amount of time and money building the value of their brand. Money spent developing a name or a logo which is then ‘marketed’ to the public, building awareness of the product, increasing the goodwill. It’s not just the buying public who become aware of you and your success; your competitors do as well.
As awareness of your brand grows so do the
risks associated with infringement.
Having put time and money into developing the brand the last thing you need is for another party to try to trade off the back of your efforts and your cash, causing confusion amongst your customers and damaging your sales, your business and your hard-won reputation.
We often hear business owners say “I have my Company name registered, that’s all the protection I need”, unfortunately this is not the case. In a Trade Mark dispute, having a company name registration is of little practical help. A Domain Name is similarly of limited value. Defending your brand without the security of Trade Mark protection is difficult and expensive.
Worse still, if your rival registers your Trade Mark for their business they will own the rights and very often the only solution is a complete re-brand, with all the associated costs and whilst the value previously built up in your original brand is lost completely.
The answer for all business owners is to seek advice regarding appropriate protection for their brand before there is a problem. Get your brand protected by filing Trade Mark applications in those countries where you trade already or may do so in the future, giving you exclusive rights to your brand for your goods or services in the countries covered by your registrations.
We have been protecting clients’ Intellectual Property rights throughout the world for over 130 years. Delivering value to clients through understanding their issues and looking at the wider context in which they operate, enabling us to create commercial and innovative solutions designed to protect their brands and their business at a price they can afford.
Trade Mark protection is not expensive. If you don’t already have this in place talk to Nucleus IP today…before it’s too late.
www.nucleus-ip.com
Food & Drink Products & Services Matters
Your Brand is your Business…Your Business is your Brand!
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From Idaho, America’s potato stateHi, we’re Idahoan Foods and we sure enjoyed being a
part of the BBC Good Food Show Summer.
We know that most hard-working British families really appreciate a mid-week meal shortcut. Today you’ve got quinoa, couscous, taco kits, and all the rest. But there’s a major gap on the supermarket shelves.
Potatoes are still the UK’s number one side dish. In fact, the average Brit eats 120kg per year - so how come all the convenient potato options are still stuck in the 1980s?
You’ve probably heard of Idaho, but you probably don’t know that it’s America’s potato state; it’s even on our license plates. We’ve had a community of Idahoan growers since 1960. In that time we’ve refined and perfected a dehydration method to preserve the flavour, texture, and goodness of each potato.
Idaho’s rich, volcanic soil and clear mountain water are the perfect ingredients for potato growing. With a light, fluffy texture, you can enjoy real mashed potato that’s perfect in one minute. Nature puts the time in so you don’t have to.
Tasting is believing and Idahoan has five great flavours to choose from. Whether you prefer Cheddar Cheese or Butter & Herb, Idahoan has your meals covered. Available in most major supermarkets in the Tinned Veg aisle.
T 0345 193 0406www.idahoan.co.uk
Inspired by the craft beer and gin movement, and motivated
by a massive fire on their farm, Burning Barn set about creating a craft offering for rum drinkers.
Walk into any bar or pub, as a beer or gin drinker and you can find an array of amazing, small batch drinks; booze that has been created by cool people, with passion and quality ingredients.
Burning Barn believes that you shouldn’t have to compromise because you’re a Rum drinker. Taking inspiration from the fire for their innovative flavoured
rums, Burning Barn Rum created the UK’s first Smoked rum. The finest dark rum from Guyana and Jamaica is cold-smoked with local apple wood. The apple wood not only works perfectly with the rum, but it also provides a new use for old apple trees found in the orchard on the farm.
Katherine Jenner on their unique Smoked rum: “A love of smoky flavours led us to experiment with smoking rum, and we couldn’t believe how delicious it turned out! Burning Barn Rum was pretty much born from the conviction that we just couldn’t keep it to ourselves!”
Burning Barn Rums are stocked nationwide in Harvey Nichols, as well as multiple online outlets and independent shops, bars and pubs.
Burning Barn Rum - Bringing craft & quality ingredients to flavoured rum
Artisan producer of premium confectionery, Fudge
Kitchen, celebrate it’s 35th anniversary this year. Hand-making more than 20 flavours of the fresh whipping cream ‘slab’ fudge, to an authentic 1830s style recipe and engaging traditional techniques including
working the fudge on marble slabs, loafing and creaming guarantees a smooth and creamy texture.
Fudge Kitchen also creates several vegan/dairy free flavours using coconut and soya milk, rest assured, absolutely no compromises are made on taste. All fudge is made on the shop premises, in front of the customer for the ultimate retail theatre.
As well as handmade fudge, Fudge Kitchen offers a range of caramels & brittles. Most recently, Almond Bark, Peanut Brittle and their Salted Caramels have all been recognised by the
Great Taste Awards. Pop in for a free fudge sample and to see the full range. If you want to get really stuck in and don your apron, book a Fudge Making Experience: www.fudgekitchen.co.uk/fudge-experiences
T 01303 [email protected]
Fudge Kitchen
NutriPlanner Ltd is a unique collaboration of more than
50 years of skills and experience in catering and software development to create the most user-friendly and comprehensive planning and management tool for caterers.
Continually developed since its
conception in 2004, the system (“Zest”) meets virtually all of a caterer’s menu planning and control needs.
With Zest to help you manage your operation, here are a very few of the system features:
● See what allergens and nutrients are in your recipes and menus instantly no waiting for a third party to get back to you
● Keep a record of all your recipes and menus, when prices change from suppliers, the recipes and menus are automatically updated
● Manage all aspects of your catering service from ingredient management to full budget
performance and all this linked in one place
● Allergen Kiosk – via a Ipad/tablet shows instantly what can be eaten by customers with allergies – No more searching through A4 folders
● Change suppliers and products quickly update my recipes and menu’s with the new supplier’s ingredients
● Full training and support is available
Zest is a web-based system accessible through any web browser with an Internet connection.
www.Nutriplanner.co.uk
NutriPlanner Ltd
The Knife Sharpener Guy is Stepan Hrycak and he can
be seen at around 60 shows per year with nearly every weekend busy plus mid week county shows throughout the summer months.
His demonstration of the fully patented, authentic and guaranteed knife sharpener range has been perfected over the past decade. It has produced a great many satisfied customers who return year
on year to write in the testimonials book and buy more sharpeners as gifts for friends.
There is a range of colours and this changes from time to time with the occasional special limited edition. Watch out for the two-tone petrol and purple range. With the basic sharpener starting from £15 these products represent excellent value, as unlike many kitchen gadgets they WILL give years of perfect use.
Stepan brings a wealth of knowledge to his career as The Knife Sharpener Guy. Originally doing his apprenticeship as a butcher he understands your knives, how to use them and how to keep them razor sharp. A sharp knife is always safer than a blunt knife.
Many customers come back and let us know how much fun they had in sharpening a drawer full of blunt knives. The stainless steel range is fully approved for professional kitchens and comes with an impressive ten-year guarantee. The suction base ensures that the sharpener will not move during use. This means perfect results every time.
In a radio interview celebrity chef Jamie Oliver spoke very highly of the AnySharp range and recommends the product as a must have item for all kitchens.
For further information and to view a demonstration please visit the website:www.theknifesharpenerguy.co.uk or call Stepan on 07910 944826.
AnySharp Knife Sharpener at shows across the country
Bakewell have recently launched their retail range which includes oven and cooking bags
as well as roasting wrap and baking paper.
The range was launched to enable people of all cooking abilities to make delicious healthy meals, in less time with minimal mess in the kitchen!
The 100% recyclable PET bags are an easy way to get creative with flavors and spices, and are perfect for cooking portions of meat or fish. A healthier way to cook as food cooks in its own juices, so no need to add cooking oils. Quicker and tastier results as the bag cooks food up to 10% quicker whilst locking in flavour. All this with a cleaner kitchen due to the bag keeping the oven and tray sparkly clean!
They are available from: www.amazon.co.uk/bakewell
Get inspired with recipes and tips at: www.bakewellproducts.com/tips-recipes
Bakewell Products
For over 250 years Salter Housewares, the UK’s leading weighing scales brand, has been
manufacturing precision technology for the home.
From our beginnings in 1760 and with distribution to over 100 countries presently, our innovative designs strive to bring out your inner chef thereby helping you create your favourite bakes or even a simple dinner. Whether you’re looking for a stylish kitchen scale or are keeping it old-school, we have a range of products to choose from. With the advent of connected technology, we have come a long way to ensure your favourite recipes are cooked to perfection every time. Using Bluetooth technology, the Salter Cook app allows you to save a variety of online recipes on your smartphone or tablet to create your own interactive cookbook.
In collaboration with the professional chef, Heston Blumenthal, Salter has developed a range of precision kitchen scales and instruments to bring his knowledge and experience into your kitchen. Whilst this innovation has allowed new features to be included in digital kitchen scales, Salter caters
for those who prefer a more traditional method of weight management with contemporary designs. Sealed with a 15-year guarantee, every Salter scale is sure to take you from being a baking beginner to a culinary master!
T +44 (0)1732 [email protected]
Salter Housewares
BBC Good Food Show Summer 2018 – The event that food lover’s don’t dare to miss. The ultimate summer
day out to experience the latest in food and gain tips from the experts.
This year’s summer show was held from the 14th – 17th June 2018, running alongside BBC Gardeners World Live. Amongst all the food entertainment, visitors had the opportunity to get involved with many gardening activities too. There was fun for all ages – from taste testing and book signing to children’s food classes and meeting celebrity chefs.
Visitors were treated to the widest range of food and drink products along with the packed Good Food Show programme. One of the highlights of the event was of course the Good Food Stage, hosting a range of celebrity chef interviews and recipe demonstrations. Some of the chefs who took part in the BBC Good Food Summer Show included Mary Berry, James Martin, The Hairy Bikers, Michel Roux Jr and more.
This year’s show proved to be one of the best and biggest
summer food festivals. The next summer BBC Good Food Show will be held from the 13th to the 16th June 2019.
This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Bakewell, Burning Barn Rum, FKA Brands, Fudge Kitchen, Idahoan Foods, Joe Delucci’s, NutriPlanner, The Knife Sharpener Guy and The Nut Kitchen. Further details can be found on this page and the next.
www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com
The biggest Summer food festival
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Made with love the Italian way since 2005, Joe Delucci’s multi
award-winning, indulgent gelato is made only with carefully sourced natural ingredients, whole fresh fruits and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
New for 2018 are improved recipes delivering an even more powerful flavour and four sensational new additions:
● Walnut & Fig (awarded Bronze at this year’s Casual Dining Show Innovation Challenge)
● Chocolate & Orange ● Blood Orange ● Lemon & Carrot ● Lemon & Vodka
Typically lower in fat (using milk, not cream) and incorporating much less air than regular ice cream, meaning more deluccious gelato per mouthful, the effect is soft on your taste buds and leaves an intensive, long-lasting, clean taste.
Their appealing range of 40 flavours is all vegetarian, predominantly gluten-free and includes non-dairy, fat-free and vegan-friendly flavours making Joe Delucci’s the ideal brand.
BRC accredited, Joe Delucci’s is the discerning choice for an array of food related operations who either order and have delivered directly from Joe Delucci’s or order through their nationwide wholesale food distribution network.
For both scooping and impulse operations, Joe Delucci’s offer a great start-up service with branded freezer deals and POS items.
It’s available in 5 litre, 2.5 litre, 500ml and 120ml theatre tubs.
T 0844 557 1818 [email protected] www.joedeluccis.com
Joe Delucci’s indulgent gelato
The Nut Kitchen is a unique and premium range of Italian nut pastes and spreads, many
of which have won awards. They are crafted by Sicilian artisans for discerning foodies and creative home chefs. Growers hand-harvest our Pistachio nuts on the lower slopes of Mt.Etna and Almonds in the Avola Valley. Sicilian artisans batch roast and mill them into delicious jars of nut pastes and spreads. All our products are naturally free from palm oil and added salt – the way Mother Nature intended.
The Nut Kitchen Pistachio Paste has been awarded 3 stars by the Great Taste Awards as well as being picked as one of the Top 50 Foods for 2017.
It has been described as “having a wonderful aroma... really deep intensity with pure fresh pistachio flavour... warm sunny layers of flavour...great, pure, natural... with an admirable show of restraint and treatment... concentrated loveliness.”
As well as Pistachio, Almond and Hazelnut pastes and spreads we make the award winning Gianduia Chocolate and Hazelnut Spread.
All our nut products are proudly made on the Italian island of Sicily, a food lover’s paradise and known as the garden of Europe due to its rich and diverse food production and gastronomic heritage.
Please visit us at www.thenutkichen.com
The Nut Kitchen
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Hospitality & Catering Matters
Scobie McIntosh Group continue to grow their portfolio of products and services. Over the past 6 months have
purchased several businesses creating a ‘one stop shop’ partner and supplier of choice with unique standing in the current UK and Ireland market. Vending Support Services, based in Northern Ireland, now known as Scobie McIntosh Ireland. This acquisition means that we are able to support our existing portfolio of customers across both the UK and Ireland and develop new business in areas that we have previously been restricted by logistics.
Multi Vend Soltuions have been working with Scobie for a number of years, providing additional capacity to our refurbishment operations, located in our 90,000sq ft facility at Brighouse, alongside our logistics and storage division. Scobie Refurb offers a more scalable and diverse range of refurbishment and refresh options allowing us to be more innovative with the large estate we manage on behalf of our customers. MMC Solutions, a light engineering and shop fitting business located in Ashton-under-Lyne has also been bought in to the group. Trading now as Scobie Retail Services, with a focus on wholesale and retail manufacturing, printing, POS and installation, this gives us a more diverse offering to support the core business. Corrigan’s, a family business, with over 30 years of experience in commercial catering – equipment supply, design, installation, service and repair. Based in Essex, covering the Greater London area, this acquisition provides Scobie with a great southern catering portfolio specialising in high end kitchens, independent hotel chains and catering operators.
T 0845 5040 466
Scobie McIntosh Group
Savage Garden is a new roof top bar at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London, Tower
of London. It’s been designed to offer a ‘theatrical experience’ and the name is based on Anne Rice’s novel – part of her Vampire Chronicles.
Outside, there are two rooftop terraces with breath-taking views of iconic landmarks including The Shard, Tower of London, The Gherkin and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Bar Systems Specialists Servaclean were asked to plan the bar operating layout by leisure & hospitality specialists, Grapes Design and, working in conjunction with hospitality consultants Gorgeous Group, they installed their purpose-designed stainless steel bar system to provide the ideal bar facilities for staff to serve customers efficiently and hygienically with innovative cocktails such as the “Horney Beast” and “Savage Spritz”.
Projects & Sales Director, Neil Allitt, says: “The opportunity to be involved in such an intriguing and engaging venue was relished by the Servaclean team and we are proud of the results.”
If you would like Servaclean to help you with your next bar, give them a call on 01274 390038 or email them [email protected]. For more information visit: www.servaclean.co.uk
Servaclean supports the ‘Savage Garden’
The wine cooling expert from Hungary, distributed throughout 40 countries world wide, are now available in the UK. With the largest range of wine coolers in the industry, there is bound to be something to meet your requirements.
The collection includes: Integrated wine coolers, undercounter wine coolers and freestanding wine coolers for long term ageing/preservation of wines.
Dunavox bring a sense of design to the industry but also ensure reliability and functionality throughout the designs.
Look out for this essential new brand. Exclusively available at Elite Wine Refrigeration.
T 0333 577 6466 [email protected]
Over 80 wine cabinets to choose from:
• A full range of handle-less units & label view cabinets
• Single, dual and three temperature zone models
• 3 year manufacturers warranty
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BODUM are pleased to present our new ranges of shatterproof Coffee makers and drinkware which
will be perfect for indoors and outdoors use. The new polycarbonate range feels and looks like glass but is much
more durable, it won’t crack, shatter, cloud or discolour and maintains clarity even through regular use and washing not to mention being dishwasher safe too.
Lexan* Polycarbonate is a raw material, well-established in the domestic, commercial and catering markets, with full compliance with FDA and European food legislation.
Polycarbonate can also withstand temperatures up to 120ºC and is also environmentally friendly as it can be recycled.
The new range is excellent for outdoor use i.e. by pool sides, hot tubs, for camping and picnics and being shatterproof makes this new range child friendly too!
For more information on this fantastic new range please contact our team at the following e-mail address [email protected] or visit www.bodum.co.uk
All new BODUM shatterproof range Kenya Tea (UK) Ltd is a supplier of sustainable,
premium quality, and socially responsible “value-added” Kenyan tea products. Traditionally, Kenyan tea has been exported in bulk to blend and add flavour to some of the world’s most respected tea brands.
We are proud to announce that Kenya Tea (UK) Ltd is among the Great Taste winners of 2018. Our Premium Loose Tea has won a Great Taste award which the judges described as, “A brisk, lively tea with good Kenyan character” and “A neat black leaf produced a bright liquor, fresh and alive”.
The brand itself was developed to be a lively, friendly and socially responsible path to better tea.
Kenya Tea comes from the finest hand selected tea leaves grown at High Altitude in Kenya’s most esteemed tea plantations. We cater to individual enthusiasts and businesses of all types such as restaurants, hotels, cafes, retailers and any others that wish to offer their customers a memorable tea tasting experience.
Grown by small-scale farmers and ethically sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified™
Kenyan cooperatives and plantations, our authentic premium teas are renowned for their vibrant flavour profiles, incredible freshness, and suitability for diverse taste preferences.
Kenya Tea (UK) Ltd
2018 was the first year that the European Coffee Expo took place. As an industry
only event there was a wide range of different brands exhibiting their wares, from the traditional roasters and coffee machines to newer products like nitro coffee and reusable cups.
WMF launched their latest and most technologically advanced machine, the WMF 1500 S+, and also the digital platform CoffeeConnect.
The 1500 S+ boasts advanced features such as Dynamic Coffee Assist which guarantees the very best quality espresso will be produced every single time.
It is fully compatible with CoffeeConnect, meaning the management of the machine can be handled from anywhere in the world, allowing everybody to work more flexibly whilst maximising efficiency.
www.wmf-coffeemachines.uk.com
WMF launches its latest machine, the WMF 1500 S+
Healthy Products Matters
According to new research children can get as many as eight to ten colds a year. And, what
starts as a cold can rapidly turn into a more serious secondary infection, which is generally treated with antibiotics, leading often to antibiotic resistance and digestive problems.
The immune system develops and adapts to protect the body from environmental toxins. With most children and families failing to consume the vital 45 nutrients a day to keep our bodies fuelled and our immune system supported, bridging dietary gaps with Alive! Immune Support Soft Jells is vital to help ward off winter bugs.
Alive! Immune Support Soft Jells provides a specially balanced multi-vitamin for adults and children from 3 years. As well as a unique dried blend of 26 fruits and vegetables, each deliciously fruity Soft Jell contains 6 essential nutrients including Vitamins C, D and Zinc to support immunity for the whole family plus Black Elderberry. RRP £14.99 for 60 Soft Jells.
Suitable for vegetarians and is free from gluten, soya, dairy yeast, artificial flavours, colours and preservatives.
Part of the Alive! multi-vitamins range, providing perfectly balanced, complete formulations for the
whole family including men, women, children and the over 50s.
T 01628 [email protected]
Immune support for the whole familyPro-Cognitiv® from Natures Aid is
based on scientific research into the microbiome and the importance of the gut-brain axis. Each capsule provides 10 billion bacteria, across 4 extensively researched strains: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacteria bifidum and Lactobacillus rhamnosus.
The formula includes B6, B12 and folic acid, to reduce homocysteine levels. With B5, which contributes to normal mental performance and the normal synthesis of some neurotransmitters.
Other B vitamins have been included due to their synergistic action. B1, Niacin and Magnesium are all present to support the normal function of the nervous system, normal energy metabolism and normal psychological function.
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Pro-Cognitiv® (10 billion bacteria)
The European Coffee Expo launched this year at the Olympia London this past May
to industry wide acclaim and welcomed 3,129 visitors instantly becoming the prime destination for Food & Beverage professionals sourcing beverages, and the equipment required to serve them, for their catering businesses.
It delivered an audience of serious buyers, the vast majority of whom exhibitors and sponsors would not meet anywhere else, from a broad range of famous well-known major corporate caterers to artisan coffee shops and everyone in between.
This event really is unique. Not a hybrid consumer/trade event but one that is 100% devoted to the business of presenting customers with the best possible range of soft beverage products and serving them to maximise customer satisfaction whilst making a good profit!
Although tightly focussed, it is for the entire hospitality sector from artisan coffee shops and cafes to pubs, hotels, leisure outlets, restaurants, forecourts, fast food, workplaces, contract caterers and the retail and travel sector.
This is our pick for the best exhibitors at this
years show, listed here in alphabetical order: Bodum, Kenya Tea and WMF. Further details can be found on this page.
For more information on next year’s show and to become and a part of a coffee evolution, visit the website below or contact the team using the following details.
T +44 (0)203 668 9809www.europeancoffeeexpo.com
Very new – incredibly successful
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Zoedale Ltd, which supplies breweries
with valves and pumps, has added a range of small brewing systems from 23L to 400L, made by Italian company Camurri, to its product list.
Zoedale decided to put the Camurri Brauer 23 Litre brewing system through its paces and arranged a ‘Brew Day’
with Manchester-based brewery, Beer Nouveau. The CB 23 is a ‘one pot’ brewing system for mashing, sparging and boiling, with no need to pump the liquid to a different vessel for the boiling stage.
It was decided to brew a dark hoppy beer, similar to a Black IPA. The Camurri unit was filled with 20L of cold tap water then the PLC embedded computer was set to pre-programmed recipe number one (64°C for 90 minutes, then 75°C for 5 minutes, then 99°C for 60 minutes.) You can programme 4 different recipes and the CB needs minimal manual intervention once the cycle has started.
The CB 23 heated the water to 64°C in around 30 minutes ensuring a consistent heat with the mixing blades turning. Once at the set temperature, the PLC gave the message: “Step Works. Add Grain for Mash.” Grain was added – 5.6kgs of a mix of English and German grain for the Mash. The instruction on the PLC was then press the ‘Push’ button which started the Mash cycle temperature controller and timer.
The mixing blades were turned off after 30 minutes to avoid breaking up the grain too much and long spoon was used to manually mix every few minutes. The cycle finished, and the Camurri Brauer’s PLC advised to prepare for the Sparging stage, then press ‘Push’ to resume.
The Camurri units have a basket that can be lifted and clamped in place to allow recirculation and sparging. Some dark chocolate malt was added for colour and the recirculation process began using the tap to fill a jug then tipping the wort onto the mash bed. Then the sparge took place using 4 litres of pre-prepared liquor at 70°C to extract more sugar from the mash.
Now for the boil – the CB23 got up to 99°C temperature in another 30 minutes and gave the message to “Add hops.” They used 200g of dry leaf Brewers Gold hops and left for 50 minutes to boil with the lid off. With 10 minutes left, some French
Fugles hops were added along with a Protofloc tablet. The cycle finished, and the Camurri unit could be powered off.
Now comes the bit the brewery was most impressed with. They used the steel cooling coil from Camurri, connected to mains water. The Wort cooled from 98°C to 67°C in 4 minutes, to 38°C in 15 minutes and all the way down to 19°C in just over 30 minutes. This was very efficient and helped create a lovely visible cold break in the wort.
All that was left to do now was to open the valve and transfer the wort to the conical fermenting vessel (also from Camurri) using just gravity and a bit of help to stop the hop leaves blocking the valve. The OG of the wort was 1.058 Gravity and the estimated efficiency of the unit was around 70%.
There was only just over 17 Litres of wort transferred instead of the desired 20L, partly to do with the amount of loose leaf hops and unusable wort at the bottom of the unit.
The OG was quite high so the guys agreed to Liquor Back another 3L which gave a new OG of 1.047. The yeast was pitched and the fermenter was sealed.
Overall, Beer Nouveau was impressed with the Camurri Brauer CB 23, particularly the pre-set programmes on the PLC meaning you can go off and do something else without constantly checking what the unit’s temperature is doing.
The beer was bottled, primed and left to condition for 2 weeks, resulting in a very decent tasting dark beer of
around 5%.
The Camurri Brauer is available in 23L, 50L, 200L and 400L versions and is ideal for serious home brewers, brew pubs or breweries looking for a separate pilot kit on which to run small batches.
For more information visit: www.zoedale.co.uk
Brewing Equipment Matters
Brew Day with the Camurri Brauer CB23 and Beer Nouveau
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Food & Drink Expo Review Top 20
We have been making ice cream here at Callestick Farm for 29 years, creating a
solid reputation for exceptional quality and unrivalled service. We were the first ice cream producer to be awarded the Red Tractor standard, plus we are BRC audited every year, maintaining an ‘A’ grade.
Our farm is located in the heart of Cornwall, just a stone’s throw away from the North Cornish coast where the air is clean & the grass is green!
At Callestick, we use fresh milk all from our own herd of Jersey X Friesian cows, the finest
fruits & confectionery and local Cornish cream to create flavour upon flavour of beautiful ice cream.
We like to keep things as local as possible, with even our sorbets made with real fruit and spring water from our farms natural spring and the sea salt we use is supplied by the Cornish Sea Salt Company.
Our award winning, innovative ice creams and sorbets are available to both retail and food service.
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Callestick Farm
Indulge is 100% Natural and the antidote to Hangovers!
The Company is called the Hangover Prevention Company and had developed this amazing treatment that you take before a night out (or even a loud night in) and hey presto, no hangover!
It works by detoxing the liver whilst you are drinking eliminating the Free radicals that cause the horrid symptoms.
The ingredients are Milk Thistle, Vitamins A, C and E plus glucose and magnesium. All are powerful natural Antioxidants.
Come and see us for a free sample!
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Indulge – Hangover Prevention Wildberry Bakery is an award
winning gluten free bakery to be found in the beautiful heart of West Cork in Southern Ireland. The bakery specialises in gorgeous cakes that taste just so good, it is hard to believe that they are gluten free. This is achieved through a careful balance of clean local ingredient and traditional scratch baking methods. You will not find any preservatives or additives in their cakes.
Wildberry Bakery provide both a retail and food service range of cake slices, loaf cakes and grab & Go bars.
Wildberry have won Gold in
the Irish Free From Awards 2015/2016/2017.
In 2015, Wildberry won two Irish Quality Food awards and the Tesco Small Producer of the year award. 2017 brought another IQFA gold. This year the bakery is short listed in three categories of the IQFA’s including small producer and most amazingly in the cake category [containg flour] as well as the free from category.
Wildberry are also shortlisted in the 2018 UK Quality Food Awards.
Contactwww.wildberrybakery.com
Wildberry Bakery
FoodChain ID are a global company who provide food, feed, and agricultural
companies – from the world’s leading brands to single product local producers – with certification, technical, testing and training services.
Working closely with the BRC Global Standards, FoodChain ID Certification offer BRC Food Safety, Agents & Brokers, Storage & Distribution and Packaging certification, as well as covering a variety of other schemes such as Non-GMO, VLOG, ProTerra, ISO 22000 and many others.
FoodChain ID are dedicated to helping companies achieve transparency, accountability, food safety and sustainability within the food industry, having certified over 31,000 companies worldwide.
Sister company FoodChain ID Technical Services offer a variety of BRC courses delivered by FoodChain’s BRC Approved Training Partner. In addition to these courses, the events calendar includes various other training courses such as Food Labelling and Internal Auditing.
Additionally, FoodChain ID own and operate inSYTE (the Food and Ingredient Supply Compliance platform), which facilitates the management of a transparent and traceable supply network.
Contact [email protected] to speak with a member of the team.
FoodChain IDThe Food & Drink Expo, held at Birmingham’s
NEC Arena 16-18 April, was the UKs premier event for professionals in the food and drink industry. This year saw an amazing variety of exhibitors’ showcasing some of the finest foods and drinks available in today’s ever competitive market.
Live events were a pinnacle of this year’s exhibition, showcasing a comprehensive programme of culinary demonstrations, debates, kitchen skills, advice and various tasting experiences from leading industry professionals.
The show floor played host to some of the most cutting-edge trends in food right now, from all things coconut and alternative grains; to huge numbers of vegan-centric brands and those introducing clever uses of insects as a protein source.
Andrew Reed, managing director of events and exhibitions at William Reed, said: “The line-up and content from an exhibitor and visitor point of view demonstrates the innovative and entrepreneurial
spirit of the UK food sector, despite the negative headline we’ve seen daily regarding Brexit.”
If you were unfortunate enough to miss out on this great event, it will be next running for three days from 30 March – 1 April 2020. For more information visit the website.
This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Anandas Gourmet, Callestick Farm, FoodChainID, Hangover Prevention Company, Port Royal and Wildberry Bakery. Further details can be found on this page.
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For Everything Food & Drink
Port Royal, the UK’s best-selling Jamaican patties, has paired up
with Encona, the UK’s number one hot pepper sauce brand*1, to launch a new, premium patty brand – BIG-UP! The new premium patties will have added hot sauce, an extra flaky pastry crust, and even more filling, giving customers a truly authentic Caribbean taste experience.
The highly popular beef and vegetarian patties have an added extra kick with Encona’s classic Hot Pepper sauce, and the Jerk chicken patty has a big dash of Jamaican Jerk BBQ sauce to give it even more spice.
The vegetarian patty is also completely vegan, offering another option for the growing vegan consumer market to try.
Founder and MD of Port Royal, Edward Johnston said “We are always looking at how we can improve and deliver classic yet exciting new experiences for our customers. With Encona sauces, another well-known Caribbean
brand, we have the perfect partner for our new premium patties.”
Jack Hillaby, Brand Manager for Encona said “We are delighted to partner with Port Royal to bring our customers these exciting new patties. Interest in Caribbean food is at an all-time high and by bringing these two great, authentic products together we can offer people a truly unique taste experience.”
Port Royal patties are currently sold either chilled or frozen in most major supermarkets as well as convenience stores, universities and schools and Caribbean restaurants.
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Caribbean collaboration BIG-UP brings together Encona & Port Royal
Anandas Gourmet provides Spice Kits to create a wide
selection of authentic curry dishes at home.
Anandas Gourmet removes the stress of choosing, checking and measuring ingredients for your curry. The no-fuss Spice Kits use authentic Indian recipes developed from generations of Ananda’s family’s cooking.
Each Spice Kit includes pre-proportioned spices, step-by-step instructions, and a shopping list to create a delicious meal for 4 people.
The perfect curry in just 30 minutes
Anandas Gourmet Spice Kits are an effortless way for everyone from the novice cook, the adventurous foodie to the busy professional to prepare a healthy Indian curry. The low-fat recipes take between 30-45 mins to make,
and the ingredients contain with no preservatives or additives.
Put authentic curry on your table
Traditional favourites such as the Butter Chicken Curry Spice Kit are Indian classics. Others such as the Pepper Chicken Curry Spice Kit introduce you to regional delicacies. We also have a wide variety of
vegetarian options, including the Tadka Dal and Mattar Paneer Curry kits.
We also have our new range of All-in-One Spice Mixes from the Instant Indian range, to make British favourite Chicken Tikka, Lamb Indi-Burger and Paneer Tikka in less than 5 minutes!
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Commercial Kitchen Show Review Top 10
Founded over 30 years, CCE Group Ltd specialise in the design, fabrication and installation of
bespoke commercial kitchens and bars for hotels, restaurants and pubs. We offer a turnkey solution from concept and design to installation and everything in between. We can manage the entire project for you including multiple contractors, leaving you free to run your business.
As a premier partner with major catering equipment brands means we supply the latest in catering equipment that can save you time and money, due to significant energy savings when compared to older, existing equipment.
Our extensive portfolio ranges from casual to fine dining and well known hotels and eateries including Michelin Star establishments. We can build anything from a food cart to a full kitchen and have the skills and experience to help any food & beverage business with fabrication and equipment.
Our helpful, consultative approach means clients achieve a design and equipment specification to suit their operational needs. From initial design meeting, state of the art 3D CAD design and
visualisation, equipment selection to best meet your menu, through site visits, installation and after sales service, we pride ourselves on how we work alongside our clients every step of the way.
T 01268 [email protected]
CCE GroupUnivent Systems specialise in catering and
cleaning supplies, full ventilation systems and stainless steel fabrication. We also design, manufacture and install bespoke air handling units, duct attenuators and our new UniBox extract fan box.
Univent Catering & Cleaning Supplies – next day delivery service is available on thousands of catering equipment and cleaning supply items.
Univent Stainless Steel – our experienced team can manufacture everything from sinks and tables to hot cupboards and kitchen canopies. All of our items are totally bespoke to suit your application.
All fabrication works, extraction, ventilation and air handling units are manufactured in our Coventry factories.
All of our works carry full certification and detailed O&M manuals, and we also have our own NICEIC qualified electricians.
Our extensive list of satisfied customers includes local councils, educational departments, major contractors and large chains, as well as smaller independent traders. We can cater for your needs.
Give us a call or drop in and chat to us. We are happy to help with anything from quotations, site surveys, or detailed CAD drawings designed in our main office.
Univent Systems – your one stop shop for all commercial kitchen requirements.
ContactT 02476 367000 www.univentcateringcleaning.co.ukwww.univentsystems.co.uk
Univent Systems
Food Supplement Company of the Month
Commercial Kitchen 2018, the multi-award nominated trade show for the UKs catering
equipment industry, enjoyed a very successful second edition at the NEC Birmingham – welcoming 1,700+ attendees.
The 2018 show proved to be the biggest and best yet, and saw 11% of buyers attending in control of over £5 million of purchasing power. The number of visitors who influence and/or authorise purchases was also up 8%; while nearly one in four said they are responsible for an annual corporate spend of over £1 million.
Other headline figures include a record onsite
rebook, which saw 60% of exhibitors confirm their participation at the next edition before doors had even closed. Many have hailed Commercial Kitchen 2018 as a significant and overwhelming success – praising the quality of the ‘highly specialised’ buyers they did business with over the two days.
Visiting distributors included; C&C Catering Equipment, Alliance, Gratte Brothers Catering Equipment, Brakes Catering Equipment, Bidvest Foodservice, Airedale Group, ScoMac Catering Equipment, Modo-CKD, Tailor Made CES, Direct Kitchen Equipment, Certa Catering Equipment Supply, BETTAquip, and YCE
Catering Equipment.
Commercial Kitchen returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 4-5 June 2019 with an announced larger floor space ensuring next year’s show will be even bigger and better than 2018.
This is our pick for the best exhibitors at this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: CCE Group and Univent Systems. Further details can be found on this page.
Contactwww.commercialkitchenshow.co.uk
Big buyers out in force
Here at Food and Drink Matters, we are all about shining a spotlight on the most outstanding companies the industry
has to offer. As such, we are proud to present Catapult Cat Ltd with our esteemed Food Supplement Company of the Month profile.
Catapult Cat Ltd is one of the world’s leading providers of food supplements specifically designed to prevent hangovers. The company was originally created by 4 Finnish private entrepreneurs in 2016, although product development on the innovative supplement began in 2010. The Catapult Cat supplement is gaining fast recognition around the world for its ability to target the cause of hangovers before they get a chance to occur.
To get a better understanding of how this works, we spoke to CEO Pekka Hokka, who explained: “Catapult Cat removes the source of the hangover, instead of trying to cure it the following morning,
by neutralising Acetaldehyde whilst the consumer is still drinking. Acetaldehyde is a highly toxic substance found in all alcholic beverages and produced through the metabolism of alcohol. Based on recent Finnish research, it’s the main cause of many adverse effects of alcohol consumption, including hangovers. Our supplement contains L-cysteine, Vitamin C and seven different B vitamins to replenish those lost through alcohol consumption. All Catapult Cat ingredients are natural to humans, containing only those which are necessary to prevent toxication.”
Catapult Cat, which is patented in over 150 countries, has exploded with popularity since hitting the market, allowing adult drinkers the ability to enjoy healthy alcoholic consumption. The company are extremely proud of their supplement and believe it has the ability to change drinking culture entirely. The supplement is also incredibly easy to use. All drinkers need to do is take one tablet before beginning to drink, then take follow up tablets every 1-2 hours for as long as they are drinking.
Catapult Cat is already available in over 10 countries, with new business soon to come across Asia. Most excitingly, the company will soon be opening up their China office in 2019 in order to better accommodate the Chinese market. As for us here in the UK, you can get your hands
on the supplement via CLF Distribution or even through Amazon.
As one of the most innovative and beneficial supplements to hit the market, you can expect to find Catapult Cat Ltd at a number of trade shows. This includes Natural Products Scandinavia in Sweden, and Natural and Organic Products Europe in London. Not only that, but they will also be attending Natural Products Scandinavia again in November
2018, with more shows planned across Asia during 2019 to coincide with their Chinese offices.
Pekka added, “We were awarded as the most innovative product in Sweden and have since been
internationally recognized. According to show visitors, Catapult Cat was the most interesting brand in attendance, and our product was found to be the most appealing. During our trade shows appearances, we gave away hundreds of Catapult Cat supplements for visitors to test for themselves. Many of them visited our stand again the following morning and told us how impressed they were.”
T 0035 850 548 0906www.catapultcat.com
Meet the incredible supplement banishing hangovers around the world
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Food Safety & Testing Matters
Center Parcs, the leading UK short break provider, has adopted Checkit’s Real-Time Operations
Management solution as an important step towards optimising its operations across its 5 UK locations.
Center Parcs teams are now using Checkit for critical food safety compliance procedures, freeing up valuable time and boosting efficiency.
“Checkit was chosen not only because it provides a single-vendor solution that delivers both monitoring and paperless work management, but also because it can scale to meet our longer term needs. This will allow us to progress from an initial scope of food safety management to also streamlining and improving front-of-house operations and exploiting business intelligence reporting. It’s a partnership with a bright future,” said Gavin Riley, Food, Beverage and Retail Manager.
Already implemented and extensively evaluated on two villages – Woburn Forest and Whinfell Forest – Center Parcs is now introducing Checkit to its remaining UK locations, plus a new one in Ireland that is expected to be completed by the summer of 2019.
According to Gavin: “Our experience so far suggests that, when all the UK locations are complete, we will be freeing
up more than 20,000 hours per year. That is important time we can reinvest in the business, improving processes and training.”
According to David Davies, Checkit’s Director of Product and Marketing, “Center Parcs has really put Checkit through its paces before deciding to deploy at scale. We are very pleased to have been able to meet this challenge and are excited to be now involved in such an ambitious roll out with clearly defined benefits.”
Full case study: www.checkit.net/resources/case-studies/center-parcs
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Center Parcs drives up productivity with Checkit
It may sound surprising to many but Austria and algae are a good match. Some considerable time ago, eparella
GmbH, a subsidiary of ecoduna AG, took a pioneering step in producing microalgae on an industrial scale in Bruck/Leitha near Vienna. This May the global technology leader showcased its technical innovations along with the products and market opportunities to interested trade visitors at Vitafoods Europe 2018.
Growth markets Worldwide, the microalgae business is already generating billions of euros in sales. Owing to microalgae’s extraordinary content of high-quality fatty acids (omega-3 and -6), natural colour and valuable proteins, the product’s potential is nowhere near exhausted.
Largely contamination-free system The patented process of ecoduna allows the production of microalgae with a massively improved quality: the microalgae proliferate within a high-purity environment in a closed, largely contamination-free system – a crucial factor that is especially appreciated by demanding customers.
“This clearly sets ecoduna apart from its competitors,” says Karmel. Furthermore, the plant can produce various types of microalgae according to the respective customer requirements.
ecoduna technology The inventors of the ecoduna technology have always sought to avoid sources of error of existing photobioreactor (PBR) systems. In turn, they have converted them into production advantages. After several years of continuous development work, a groundbreaking decision was made in 2015: switching to a new material – by replacing plastic with glass – signified a turning point for the company.
This conversion allowed ecoduna to optimise the service life of the modules while at the same time increasing the system’s productivity. This last step made ecoduna’s technology ready and suitable for mass production. www.ecoduna.com/?lang=en
ecoduna is revolutionising the microalgae production
Christeyns Food Hygiene, based in Warrington, has partnered with H&M Disinfection Systems to launch
a new, bespoke containerised CIP system for optimising cleaning equipment in the food and dairy industry.
Container In Place is a bespoke, containerised Cleaning in Place (CIP) system which comes fully loaded and self-contained, ready to be connected directly to existing pipework, tanks and associated equipment, providing an immediate and cost-effective upgrade to cleaning requirements.
In many plants CIP equipment can be old and those responsible for its specification, installation and setting of parameters may no longer be with the business.
In addition, modifications to the CIP set may have taken place over time, changing the original operating parameters or flow dynamics, which can affect the efficacy of a clean. Emerging food safety challenges in recent years, such as allergen management and species control, may have also placed additional burdens on the equipment.
Modernising or replacing a CIP set itself requires capital expenditure which may be difficult to secure. There is also the challenge of being able to assign a sufficient break in a production schedule to actually replace pumps, tanks, heat exchangers and control equipment.
This new Container in Place system is completely self-contained with its own heating system and as it only requires a water and power source it can be flexibly
situated. The system also provides full PLC control, CIP printed reports and remote access.
The full system fits inside a standard 20 foot shipping container and can be built to order in around three months. The Container in Place not only frees up factory space but also allows a CIP system to grow as business grows, without any interruption in production. It also acts as a back-up system during breakdowns or maintenance.
Providing flexible solutions for cleaning and sanitising, tailored to individual needs is what Christeyns Food Hygiene does best. With around 30 years of experience, it is one of the UK’s most trusted providers of industrial hygiene solutions, working across the food, beverage, brewing, dairy and pharmaceutical industries.
For further information, please contact our Engineers on 01925 234696 or Andy Bethel on 07912 084220
Christeyns Food Hygiene launches the ultimate CIP Solution
For food producers, the biggest priority
is always the health and safety of their customers. High standards of hygiene and sanitation are imperative at every stage of production, from the sourcing of ingredients, to the time the finished product reaches the consumer. We have outlined five key areas of
food packaging hygiene gives for consideration, adhering to which will significantly lower your contamination risk in your food packaging process.
5 ways to avoid this potential contamination include
1. Fit downstream oil filters and check them regularly Downstream filter act as another safeguard against accidental food contamination whilst, blocked filters have the potential to fail and allow carryover of oil into the process.
2. Carry out regular and timely maintenance Poor Maintenance can lead to oil contamination from oil-lubricated vacuum
pumps. Regular preventative maintenance is your best option to avoid potential contamination. Poor maintenance practices or minor equipment faults can risk oil discharging from the exhaust. This presents a big problem for sites where air quality can’t be compromised. Whereas, correct and regular maintenance not only ensures optimally running pumps that have little or no oil carryover, but increases pump efficiency and pump life expectancy.
3. Use food grade lubricant Even with a high level of carefulness and due diligence, the transfer of trace amounts of lubricant to a food contact surface, food packaging or the food itself can happen, regardless of procedures. Food grade or incidental contact lubricants are specifically designed to meet strict regulatory limitations.
4. Always use genuine parts Oil-lubricated vacuum pumps run the risk of oil being discharged from the exhaust, and there is the chance a separator element may fail due to misuse, a poor fit or poor quality. Genuine parts will dramatically reduce the risk
of this happening, ensuring a longer lower risk operational life than if non-genuine spares and parts are used.
5. Go Oil-Free Another option is to choose an oil-free vacuum pump. These have been specifically developed to meet the needs of manufacturers requiring only the highest air purity standards. Oil-free vacuum
pumps don’t require the same level of maintenance as oil-lubricated
models, as there is no need to replace oil or filters. This also provides the added benefit of cutting down on costs over a pump’s lifetime. Another major advantage to an oil-free
vacuum pump is that it doesn’t have to be removed to carry out maintenance. This means a dramatic reduction in equipment downtime and associated costs from oil, waste oil disposal or labour. With the focus on air quality only likely to increase as time goes on, there’s real potential for those operating in production sensitive environments to reap the rewards of oil-free vacuum pumps.
Elmo Rietschle free no obligation site visits by our vacuum experts who will perform a vacuum survey, reviewing these points and more with our food packaging experts.Please contact Elmo Rietschle via their website at www.gd-elmorietschle.com
Five ways to improve your vacuum packaging hygiene
Simple way to reduce risk of food product recallsLabcell Ltd, the UK distributor
for Decagon Devices (Meter Group), is pleased to introduce the AquaLab Series 4TE water activity analyser which is ideal for Quality Assurance and Research and Development applications.
A quick look at the ‘Food alerts’ section of the Food Standards Agency’s website shows how many products are recalled – in the last twelve months there have been approximately 80, almost half of which were due to the possible presence of moulds or bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, Clostridium Botulinum and Listeria. Every recall is costly to the manufacturer, for their finance and reputation.
Labcell is reminding food producers that maintaining water activity
(also referred to as Equivalent Relative Humidity or ERH) within acceptable limits can inhibit microbial growth without compromising shelf life, colour, flavour, texture or odour, and without recourse to artificial preservatives.
The company offers the latest AquaLab Series 4TE water activity analyser as a simple, quick and cost effective way to obtain quantitative data that provides an invaluable indicator of safety and quality of both ingredients and food products.
Different ingredients and food types have water activity thresholds below which microbial activity is inhibited; above this level there is a significant risk that the ingredient or food product can
become unsafe. For example, by maintaining the water activity below 0.91 aw in products such as cheddar cheese, cured meat and bread, it is possible to inhibit the growth of microorganisms including Salmonella, Clostridium Botulinum and some moulds.
Further information is available from Labcell’s website at: www.labcell.com or by contacting the company via phone on: 01420 568150 or by email: [email protected]
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Here at Food and Drink Matters, we are proud to present PTV Group with this issue’s Logistics Company of the Year
profile. The PTV Group have been specially selected as a result of their demonstrable commitment to providing the world with outstanding logistical and traffic solutions.
PTV was first set up back in 1979 in Karlsruhe, Germany, specialising in providing mobility and transport services. The company saw rapid success and began expanding their footprint within years, eventually setting up a branch in the UK in 1982. Today, the company have two offices in Halesowen and London, which operate across the whole of the UK, and have clients and customers in over a hundred countries with 700 employees worldwide.
PTV offer logistical solutions and transportation software for a wide range of different client industries. With four decades of experience behind them, their world-leading software has become renowned across the world for helping clients reduce costs, wait times and even their carbon footprint. The highly powerful software can calculate dozens of variables in order to create the most seamless route for vehicles and so far, have allowed clients to save on average 17% on their transportation costs.
The specially crafted PTV software is capable of doing everything from scheduling transport routes to planning distribution, managing fleets, and assisting with truck navigation and parking, plus much more. Almost anyone with a business that has a
fleet of vehicles can make use of the software, using it to optimise the movement of their vehicle so that they get to their destination in the quickest time, encountering the least amount of traffic and roadworks, and with the smallest carbon footprint possible. In fact, data shows that PTV are able to save 40,000 tons of CO2 on a daily basis.
For this issue, we spoke to Managing Director James De Roo about what the company can offer. He explained, “At PTV, we take into account every variable that could affect a vehicle’s journey. This includes live traffic, the specific vehicle type, the vehicle’s load capacity, the time it’s leaving, travelling and due to arrive, how long the journey will take, how long the vehicle might stop once the destination is reached, and much more. Not only that, but we can take care of everything from planning straight through to execution, giving clients a fully comprehensive and thorough service.”
The software has been utilised all around the world by everything from truck fleets service engineers, sales forces and even cities looking to improve the efficiency of their roads systems. In fact, there are currently 2500 cities across the globe using PTV technology, with 1 million vehicles operating their first class software. PTV have even supplied their software for use in the European transport model, influencing the way passenger
transport and freight movements operate across Europe, as well as for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
One of their most notable launches includes their MaaS solutions, for mobility as a
service. This special programme has been designed to assist city administrations in developing innovative technology led transport services. Emphasising the importance of mobiles phones, electronics and the general Internet of Things, MaaS aims to provide solutions for both vehicle manufacturers and transport officials in integrating ride share services, taxi apps like Uber, and even car and bike app companies, into the typical traffic system.
PTV have a whole host of products available, including the PTV Visum for multimodal transport planning, the PTV xServer for integrated route optimisation and geocoding, and the PTV Optima which has been built to provide live traffic forecasts, as well as detect congestions ahead of time.
The PTV Vissim, widely regarded as the most advanced traffic simulator, has been praised around the world for its unbeatable flexibility. Used by everyone from Atkins to Nissan, the software is able to provide advanced model demand, supply and behaviour in great detail, simulate complex vehicle interactions, take into account new and emerging services such as CAV and MaaS and much more.
Another software example that deserves mentioning is the PTV Drive&Arrive solution, a cloud-based service that automatically informs users of the live ETA, thus allowing transport managers to take action accordingly. This is highly beneficial for both user and customer as everyone is made aware of lorry arrivals with ample time beforehand, meaning docks can be prepared to receive stock and deliveries can be tracked
all the way from production to warehouse to road to the hand of the recipient.
The past 12 months have been particularly successful for the company, with record sales and industry renown growing month by month. They were also recently acquired by Porsche SE, the holding company which includes the VW Group, in a move which has allowed PTV to further invest into software development and infrastructure.
In line with this, James added, “Most recently, we have introduced new functionality features to our logistics product portfolio which have enhanced the on-time capabilities for routing and optimisation of the movement of goods and vehicles.”
Upon receiving our coveted Company of the Year award, James enthused his joy whilst letting us in on his future plans, “We are tremendously honoured that the industry recognises the uniqueness and success of our product offering. Going into the future, we have exciting plans to continue our double-digit growth as well as further enhance our real-time capabilities.”
If you would like to find out more about PTV’s unrivalled transport services, then don’t hesitate to get in contact today. Alternatively, to find out more information about how they can help optimise your route to help save on costs, time and emissions, please feel free to contact PTV Group directly.
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Logistics Company of the Year
PTV Group: Optimising the way we see traffic
Tony Papas, xServer Sales Manager, James De Roo, Managing Director, Wayne Savill, Senior Sales Manager and Omar Yasin, Regional Sales Representative accept the Company of the Year Award from our journalist
