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Encouraging growth numbers for hospitality, a surfeit of new and exciting products come to market, while we celebrate special nights and look ahead.
Food to Go Conference 2024 reserve your place now! The full list of speakers for the inaugural Food to Go Conference 2024 has been confirmed. Organised with the support of the British Sandwich & Food to Go Association, the event is taking place on Thursday, 27 June 2024, at London venue One Birdcage Walk. Presentations from industry heavyweights will cover crucial topics affecting the sector. These include: The ever-changing FTG market: ● Simon Stenning, strategy advisor and futurist. ● Nicola Knight, Institute of Grocery Distribution. ● Gavin Rothwell, Food Futures Insights. How to make delivery work for you – with industry expert, Peter Backman.
Why switching from barcodes is better for you and your customers – with GS1’s Camilla Young.
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Working towards a sustainable future: ● Andy Cato/George Lamb, Wildfarmed. ● Fran Haydock, Greencore. ● Joanne Elsdon/Paul Rhodes, Greggs.
SPONSORSHIP If you are interested in supporting the Food to Go Conference 2024 as a sponsor, get in touch with Sandra Bennett on 01291 636348 or by email to sandra@jandmgroup.co.uk. Find out more at sandwich.org.uk.
Transforming the way we work through technology: ● Warwick Wakefield, Flexeserve. ● Mostafizur Rahman, chief engineer, AI Tech, MTC. DISCUSSION Each themed session will conclude with a discussion forum.
All aboard the Jake & Nayns’ MicroStation After a successful year of launching into Tesco, Boots and Asda, Jake & Nayns’ – the brothers behind naansters and burritos – have introduced the Heat & Eat MicroStation at Sainsbury’s, hospitals and universities. It includes Sourdough Toasties and Subs, giving access to hot food without any staff requirement in two minutes or less. The Heat & Eat MicroStation covers all day parts, from breakfast burritos to crispy toasties, meals and everything in-between. It is branded with quirky text, with a TV on loop showing how to heat products, along with promotional clips. It all happens from two buttons, microwaveable in 90 seconds or ovenable, and hot held for up to four hours.
Options include Chicken and Bacon in Mascarpone on Toasted Sourdough Bread and a Truffle Mushroom and Emmental Toastie. Jake & Nayns’ is looking to respond to the ever-changing FTG market, which has developed so markedly in recent years, with consumers seeking better-quality food with more interesting flavours. Months of research and development have gone into the Heat & Eat Microstation. From recipe testing to fine-tuning packaging, the business has left no crumb unturned in its quest for perfection! It’s being called a ‘game-changer for busy folks on the go, who don’t compromise on taste and quality’.
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