FTG darkened edges and a subtle texture for a natural, hand-made appearance – a quick and easy way to boost takeaway menus. The entire range can be oven-cooked or fried and are made for easy portioning. They are also gluten free,” said Westcott. PERFECT SPREAD Those with a sweeter tooth also need to be catered for. “Quality bakery items that provide excellent value for money are essential when it comes to breakfast,” said Zareen Deboo, foodservice channel operations manager, Ferrero UK & Ireland. “And there’s never been a better time to add value and upgrade your bakes than with the unique taste of Nutella® , with the help of Ferrero Foodservice’s vast portfolio. Where you offer best-sellers such as muffins, try swapping them from a branded variety, such as the Nutella Muffin. “With the unique taste of the nation’s favourite spread**, Nutella, the fluffy, artisanal-style muffin is made with fine ingredients – including sourdough and yoghurt – for a soft-textured bake, which reveals a delicious hidden Nutella centre. . “To make it even easier for caterers, Ferrero Foodservice also offers convenient Nutella 15g portion packs, and the iconic-shaped, resealable 25g mini jars,” said Deboo. *EggSoldiers - UK Food Trends to Watch 2023/24 (linkedin.com). ** Nielsen, Total Spreads – MAT w/e 10/02/24.
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Need for speed Scott Duncan, managing director of Unox UK, on the importance of oven quality and efficiency. Breakfast is one of the most important day-parts in the grab-and-go sector. Attracting a wide range of customers outside of the traditionally busy lunchtime trade, getting your offering right can drive sales and ultimately profits, especially those operating sites in city centres or within transport hubs such as train and bus stations. Breakfast sales must zone in on products that can be conveniently eaten on the move. With the focus on time, operators need a solution to deliver products with speed, efficiency and consistency. Consumers don’t want to be left waiting, but you can’t compromise on quality. The Bakerlux SPEED.Pro from Unox is the first speed baking oven, designed to save kitchen space by combining the performance of both convection and high-speed ovens. The Bakerlux SPEED.Pro accelerates cooking times by offering triple cooking; convection, for a uniform golden brown; finish microwave, for rapid heating; and conduction, for a delicious crunchy texture. The unit is ideal for sites where speed of service is vital but space is limited. A compact 0.4m2 unit, the SPEED.Pro offers a choice of Bake mode for baking up to 27 croissants in just 16 minutes or other delicate products, thanks to the two-speed
reversing fan. Alternatively, an operator can select Speed mode, where the oven can be used to rapidly heat and toast up to four breakfast sandwiches in just 75 seconds, all with a uniform finish, every time. A small footprint, but maximum profit. For outlets with more capacity, there is also the option of adding the holding capabilities of the EVEREO® hot fridge from Unox, which uses patented technology to maintain safety at the temperature at which it is served and eaten, and above the danger zone for bacterial growth. Food can be cooked and held without the traditional, energyintensive process of blast chilling, cold storage and regeneration, which not only saves energy but also removes the guesswork to help reduce food waste. Staff can serve breakfast dishes such as hot sandwiches, along with all the breakfast items with no waiting time, even with limited counter space. The most important element for a successful and profitable breakfast is quality. Customers want delicious food, served quickly and suitable for eating on the go. Without the quality, operators will not generate the repeat business they need to get the most from their offering. Visit unox.com/en_gb.
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