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Monthly Archives: April 2012

Luscious lamb

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

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EBLEX’s master butcher and two top chefs have pooled their knowledge together to create a selection of delicious recipes featuring Quality Standard lamb breast which has been sous vide cooked.

 

Sous Vide Breast of Lamb.jpgThe three recipes, which have been created by chefs Anthony Demetre and Jenny Jones working with master butcher Dick van Leeuwen, are economical to produce and show the versatility of the lamb breast, which delivers consistently flavoursome dishes.

 

“Sous vide cooking is becoming increasingly popular amongst chefs and lamb breast is a fantastic cut that cooks superbly well using this method. Try our recipes to see the results for yourself.” Said van Leeuwen.

 

The recipes include Slow Cooked Breast of Lamb with Carrot and Cumin Purée and Roasted Beetroot (pictured); Ravioli of Lamb Breast with Sheep’s Ricotta and Herb Vinaigrette and Confit Rosemary Breast of Lamb with Pearl Barley, Shallot and Caper Stuffing.

 

For further information and full recipe details visit www.eblextrade.co.uk

 

EBLEX is the organisation for beef and lamb levy payers in England and is a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

Contemporary elegance

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

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Saturno plate.JPGThe new Saturno range from Artis aims to offer contemporary elegance, with an unusual deep well, and flat, wide rimmed plate design, perfectly showcasing haute cuisine dishes to their best advantage.

‘Our new Saturno range is in line with modern dining principles, offering the restaurateur a contemporary elegance and finesse. We feel that the porcelain range is ‘of the moment’ in design ‘, said Kathy Birch, Marketing Manager.

For more information visit www.artis-uk.com

Fields of gold

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

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If you have driven through Somerset this month you may have spotted the early golden rapeseed views courtesy of award-winning rapeseed oil producer Fussels Fine Food, drilled a little earlier than usual this year.

 

Somerset farmer Andy Fussell founder of Fussels Fine Foods says: “We planted early this year as we had a lot of rain and it’s important for us to plant in a moist seed bed as it helps ensure the quality of the rapeseed oil we produce. A slightly earlier harvest in mid to late July won’t be a problem as all our seed is stored carefully and we only cold press what we need in small batches so the oil doesn’t sit around unnecessarily”.

 

Fussels Fine Foods will celebrate five years this September and in that time the Company has harvested 350 tonnes of rape and produced more than 110,000 litres of rapeseed oil.  Fussell has a great passion for every aspect of his business and is involved with each stage of producing his Sunflower Oil and Rapeseed Oil – from growing and nurturing the crops, to harvesting, drying and storing the seeds. 

 

Everything is grown and pressed on his family’s farm in Rode, Somerset, which is part of Natural England’s Environmental Stewardship Scheme.  This ensures the products are always of a premium quality and has traceability from crop to drop.  

 

Rapeseed Fields - Fussels.jpgFussels Fine Foods rapeseed oil also received a two star Gold award at the Great Taste Awards 2011 and most recently was voted as the Best Local Oil in the Good Food Awards 2012 for Local Producers.

 

For more information visit www.fusselsfinefoods.co.uk

Wheaf sheaf bakery labels

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

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Leading label and packaging provider Planglow has launched a brand new label collection exclusively for bakery goods.  Baker’s Choice is a trio of quality and cost-effective labels suitable for both inkjet and laser printers.

 

Available on sheets and rolls, the collection features a simple wheat sheaf motif – a dusting of floury-white on a softly textured wheaten background – designed specifically to complement a diverse range of bakery goods.

 

Available in a matt finish, the range includes a small and large split-label on sheets, as well as large split-label on rolls for bigger bakeries. The small sheet label has been designed with fresh-made petite products in mind such as cakes and pastries. The large split label has been created to comfortably accommodate barcodes and nutritional data on the reverse without interfering with front-facing core product information.

Bakers Choice Roll Cluster Thumbnail.jpgPlanglow’s Marketing Director Rachael Sawtell commented, “Baking has seen a real resurgence – one that shows no signs of abating any time soon – so we wanted to create a bakery-specific new collection for our customers – a range that felt both traditional and contemporary at the same time”.

Mini treats from CSM

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

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CSM United Kingdom’s range of Readi-Bake bites look to be a great option to offer your customers, providing variety and choice whilst at the same time keeping your wastage down.

 

They are easy to prepare – simply thaw and serve as required. The mini-treats are perfect to be handed out at events, served at meetings, or as in-room compliments. A mini indulgence available in four flavours: Chocolate Brownie, Flapjack, Rocky Road and Shortbread. 

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For another great result with minimum effort, why not try Readi-Bake Premium American Style Muffins. Simply thaw and serve or bake for 15 minutes to give that freshly baked appeal.  Available in Blueberry, Raspberry and White Chocolate, Double Choc Chunk, Toffee and Banana, Lemon and Poppy Seed and Reduced Fat Mixed Berry flavour, already displayed in paper crowns ready to be served.

 

For further information visit: www.csmglobal.com/uk

Malibu Summer Sunshine

24 Tuesday Apr 2012

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Malibu – the iconic number one Coconut Flavoured Rum[1] – is launching its colourful new summer campaign to the UK on-trade, offering licensees three in-outlet activations to drive spirit sales for on-trade retailers, including a gift with purchase partnership with popular cosmetics brand, Models Own.  Consumers will receive a voucher upon purchase and will be directed to the Malibu UK Facebook page to enter their unique voucher code, the kit is then sent directly to their home address.

 

Launching in 4,000 outlets, the brand will also be encouraging trial of its hero summer serve, Malibu with cranberry and lemonade, by offering it in a pitcher complete with helpful carrier tray for up to four glasses.  Supported by branded bar runners and drip mats, the ‘Malibu Pitcher’ concept has been designed to communicates Malibu’s versatility as a refreshing shareable drink.

 

Customers purchasing two Malibu drinks for themselves and a friend in participating outlets will be rewarded a free Malibu Tote Bag at point of purchase designed by designer Sophie Harris-Greenslade and featured on Malibu’s new Limited Edition summer bottle. 

 

Patrick Venning, Marketing Director at Pernod Ricard UK, said: “With spring starting to warm up and summer only around the corner, Malibu is doing all it can to inject some early fun and sunshine into social occasions.  From gifts to get consumers looking ready for the summer months, to the eye-catching and delicious Malibu Pitchers, our summer activations should resonate with our target consumers, reinforce Malibu’s versatility as a highly mixable spirit, and help support licensees in their drive for profitable spirit sales over the summer months.”

 

MalibuModelsOwn.jpgFor more information about Malibu, please visit www.facebook.com/malibuUK

 

Source:  [1] IWSR 2010

Fish options

24 Tuesday Apr 2012

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Country Range’s new i-crumb fish with breadcrumbs range includes Salmon Bites, Cod Bites, Salmon Fishcake, Whitefish Fishcake, Salmon Small Fry and Whitefish Small Fry.

 

According to Martin Ward, brand manager for Country Range “fish and chips remain one of the UK’s most popular meal time treats and features frequently on the best restaurant, hotel and pub menus.  With our new range of fish products, chefs can satisfy parents’ demands to give their children something a bit different from the usual fish fingers found on children’s menus, while their young companions will be satisfied because they are still eating fish coated in breadcrumbs but with more taste variation than a simple fish finger can offer.

 

“In addition, the range is healthier than a lot of alternative fish products as it does not come pre-fried and the crumb coating releases oil whilst being baked in the oven resulting in a crisp tasty crumb without the need for a deep fat fryer, there’s no compromise on taste making it perfect for a children’s menu, or as a healthier alternative for adults as a main course or starter”.

 

Alternatively, chefs can serve up Country Range’s new Scampi Bites – a tasty blend of hake and scampi wrapped in breadcrumbs. Deep fried in just four minutes at 180°C, Scampi Bites can be served with fries, chips or potato wedges, salad or vegetables and tartare sauce, or as part of a seafood platter. Scampi Bites are free from GM ingredients and nature identicals.

 

“Scampi Bites are a great alternative to the ever popular scampi wholetail, which is frequently found on pub menus,” added Ward. “Scampi Bites are also great for a sharing platter or as a quick bar snack due to the speed with which they can be cooked and served.

 

PUBCODBITES.jpgThe i-crumb fish is all caught from sustainable sources.

 

For more information, visit www.countryrange.co.uk

A sophisticated taste of honey

24 Tuesday Apr 2012

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The new Jim Beam Honey will be launched with the help of a giant beehive installation in central London this Thursday following the launch of the UK’s first ever honey-infused bourbon in March.

 

Guests will experience honey as never before said Maxxium UK’s marketing controller for imported whiskeys, Eileen Livingston, “Jim Beam Honey is the latest innovation from Jim Beam and is made with four year old Jim Beam bourbon whiskey, slowly infused with natural honey to produce a sophisticated, deep and rich flavour profile with a sweet honey finish, that is 35% ABV.

 

Jim Beam Honey is available across the UK on-trade as part of a phased roll out and is currently listed at Coe Vintners, Venus and Gerry’s Wine and Spirits (London and Leeds) at £19.99.

 

For further information on the Maxxium brands and how to enjoy them, log on to www.mixxit.co.uk

Meaty feast

24 Tuesday Apr 2012

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Impassioned fans of super meaty pizzas will be in their element this summer with the foodservice launch of a ‘limited time only’ variety from Chicago Town Pizza.  The limited edition Meat Feast will be available to caterers from May including the brand’s sauce-stuffed crust.

 

Generously covered with meatballs, pepperoni and white onion with a BBQ sauce stuffed crust, and ready in as little as six to 12 minutes, depending on oven type.

 

Other styles from this supplier include four-Cheese, Pepperoni, Chicken Supreme and Inferno and generate increased sales for caterers, according to Cheryll Snowdon, foodservice controller for Dr. Oetker, the company behind Chicago Town.

 

“Pizza was eaten by 68% of British adults in 20101, and with Euro 2012 and the Olympics, there are many events coming up which lend themselves to offering pizza as a quick and easy option” she said.

 

“Our Limited Edition Meat Feast pizza adds breadth to the main range and can be sold by the slice as a hand-held snack or as a whole pizza to share, with a profit opportunity of 50-60%2.”

 

No special ovens are necessary for consistent results every time and no chef skills are required, helping everyone from pub to university caterers extend food serving hours.

 

Chicago Town Limited Edition Meat Feast is available in cases of eight pizzas from major wholesalers and distributors.  A range of POS material is available, from table talkers to posters and bespoke solutions for visual cues upon request.

 

For more information on Chicago Town visit www.oetkerfoodservice.co.uk

 

Sources:

  1. Mintel – Pizza UK – July 2011
  2. Chicago Town research 2011

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