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Around Noon secures major supply deal with Tesco Around Noon, the awardwinning food to go manufacturer, has secured a new contract to supply its Scribbles range of sandwiches and wraps to 60 Tesco stores across Northern Ireland. The deal will see the Newry-headquartered firm, which produces an extensive range of products – such as sandwiches, salads, wraps and fruit pots – supply the Scribbles range across the retail giant’s supermarkets, Tesco Extra and Tesco Express stores, including its petrol forecourt sites. Around Noon has been in business for over 30 years and employs over 300 people. It already supplies a broad range of high-quality chilled, hot, frozen and bakery products to customers including forecourt and
convenience retailers and cafés throughout the UK and Ireland. Commenting on the new supply deal, Philip Morgan, Around Noon sales director, said: “At Around Noon we work hard to help our customers move with and stay ahead of changing trends and our Scribbles range is an enticing and engaging proposition for the on-the-go consumer. “We currently occupy a strong foothold in the
convenience retail and foodservice markets. Our new supply deal with Tesco Northern Ireland further expands our market presence as we grow our product offering with the large multiples.” Michael Crealey, Tesco buying manager for Northern Ireland, added: “We’re proud to support local and our new partnership with Around Noon reflects our commitment to continually
improving and expanding our popular lunchtime meal deal offer. The Scribbles range, with its unique personality unlike anything else in the local market, is the perfect addition to complement our existing food to go offering and has been an instant hit with consumers.” Alongside its own brand products, which include Scribbles and Twelve, Around Noon offers a white label service for blue chip convenience retail and coffee house brands. In 2016, it established Around Noon Bakery, which supplies well-known high street retailers and independent stores under the Sweet Things brand. Last year, the business secured rank in the prestigious Food & Beverage Fast 50 report produced by global advisory firm Alantra.
Benugo provides complete food and drink offering for ABBA Voyage Benugo is providing the complete food and drink offering for ABBA Voyage, a revolutionary new concert that sees Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid performing digitally with a live 10-piece band, in a purposebuilt arena in London from 27 May at the ABBA Arena (a state-of-the-art purpose built 3,000 capacity arena located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London). The offering includes a premium Departure Lounge area, a concourse eatery, four public bars, and a Prosecco bar. Additionally, there are eight dance pods seating up to 14 people which will include a private dance space, waiter service drinks and access to their own bar. 10 I www.sandwichandfoodtogonews.co.uk
The Departure Lounge showcases a premium hospitality space within the ABBA Arena where guests can enjoy free-flowing food and drinks before the concert. With a capacity of 150, the Departure Lounge has been created with seating and areas to gather with friends around the bar or poseur tables, and serves food and drinks up to one hour and 45 minutes prior to the show, as well as post-show for evening performances. The menu features bowl and finger food, with highlights of smoked chicken with celeriac remoulade, pomegranate, and watercress; Hells battered cod, skin-on chips and caper emulsion; pulled jackfruit slider, slow cooked BBQ jackfruit, baby gem, jalapeño, and a plant-based bun; and sweet treats including Crosstown raspberry jam
doughnut, and Nutty Chocolate Brownie. Afternoon tea is served in the Departure Lounge for matinée performances with Blackcurrant éclairs and Battenburg cake. Prosecco, wine, beer, soft drinks and cocktails are be served as part of the hospitality package along with a food station of charcuterie and pickles, British cheeses, and antipasti. All members of the family are welcome with small portions for children available. The concourse eatery serves menu items including a London Dog, Cumberland sausage, onions, Dijon mustard mayonnaise, and an artisan baguette, a Vegan burrito, roasted Quorn, black beans sauce, tomato salsa, lettuce and vegan cheese, and a selection of Crosstown doughnuts.
