KP Snacks supports the on-trade with new campaign
Bagged snacks supplier KP Snacks has launched a new ‘Local Legends’ campaign to help the on-trade in its post-Covid-19 recovery. A key element of the campaign is a Tyrrells on-pack promotion, which will run across one million packs. 5p will be donated from each pack to the Licensed Trade Charity, which helps pubs, bar and …
Hospitality forum reveals how the ‘delivered-in’ food model could impact the industry
EP Business in Hospitality hosted a remote industry forum this week, attended by hospitality leaders, to debate the growing psychology of fear around hospitality and food and the impact that delivered-in food models could have on the sector moving forward. The session was opened by Tom Squires, founder of City Pantry, a food delivery service …
Takeaway orders increase by 33% but over 36% of takeaways close
Takeaway delivery platform Foodhub has revealed record figures for online orders over the past couple of weekends and has launched its ‘Takeaway the Safe Way’ scheme to support businesses. During the Covid-19 crisis, many businesses are shutting down and the majority of the country is in isolation, but this hasn’t stopped people from ordering their …
Unilever helps operators tap into the ice cream category
Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is providing UK operators with a new ice cream offering, with the aim to drive footfall, increase margin and deliver a great guest experience. Tapping into the growing on-the-go opportunity as well as the desserts occasion, UFS is delivering its ice cream range, including Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum brands, …
Cambrook Foods launches luxury nut range
Premium nut brand Cambrook Foods has unveiled a new luxury nut range for on-trade establishments. Designed to offer the “ultimate snacking experience”, the new line is baked in small batches and features “big flavours”, creating using different spices and seasonings. The offering includes Cambrook Baked Truffle Nuts 80g, Cambrook Baked Umami Cashews 80g, Cambrook Hickory …
Serious Pig adds pickled gherkins to premium snack range
London-based snack producer Serious Pig continues to venture into the non-meat snack market, further extending its premium range to include Snacking Pickles. Development of the new pickled gherkins has been in progress for over six months. The flavour profile has been carefully considered to ensure the product works not only for the off-trade but for …
Young’s rolls out new shareable Popcorn Scampi Bites
Young’s Foodservice has launched Popcorn Scampi Bites, made from sustainable scampi from UK coastal waters, Wild Alaska Pollock and crispy golden breadcrumbs. The new Popcorn Scampi Bites are said to tap into snacking and sharing trends that are ideal for restaurant, pub and university menus. With no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, they take just …
Central Foods unveils Moroccan-style Cauliflower Bites
Northamptonshire-based frozen food distributor Central Foods has added new vegan-friendly, gluten-free Moroccan-style Cauliflower Bites to its free-from range. The KaterVeg! Moroccan-style Cauliflower Bites, cauliflower florets coated in gluten-free and vegan Moroccan-style spiced quinoa breadcrumbs, can be oven baked or deep fried in just four minutes, and served as a sharing platter, tapas dish, starter or …
Lamb Weston introduces The Dukes chip for pubs and bars
The Dukes, a new kind of chip developed specifically for pubs and bars, has been launched by potato specialist Lamb Weston. Cut from 100% British potatoes from Lamb Weston’s The Dukes of Chippingdom brand, The Dukes are irregularly thick-cut to appear homemade – crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with feathered golden …
Butt Foods helps venues ‘spice up’ menus with new naans
Naan and flatbread producer Butt Foods is offering UK venues the chance to spice up their burger menus by introducing alternative burger buns. By using the company’s Baked Earth round garlic and coriander naans, foodservice operators can serve authentic street food-style Indian menu items “with a twist”. The ready-baked round naan breads are made with …
