Fast Food Professional - February and March 21

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(Formerly Fish & Chips & Fast Food Magazine) The Nations Favourite Takeaway Magazine, Now entering our 31st Year

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Reflecting on Veganuary

Gluten Free Sausage Giveaway

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The Hero Ingredient

Bridging The Gap

Bright 1 Hygiene Calls

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Still in Lockdown, but hopefully the progress of Vaccinations will lead us to the ‘New Normal’ life

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early 12 months since the first lockdown but at least we have the various vaccines to look forward to. As individuals and in the various fast food and takeaway sectors we have had to make many adjustments and, in time, we will hopefully appreciate and get the benefit of these.

This would usually be the Fast Food Professional issue in which we would celebrate the winner of the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year and those in the other highly prized categories. It is very sad that we have not been able to get together at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to meet up and enjoy what is always a memorable and eagerly-awaited day. In this issue, Seafish outline their plans for 2021 with the Love Seafood campaign and hopefully we will back in London next year.

It will be interesting to see in future judging the ways in which businesses have adapted their operations since the start of the current pandemic. I know many have adapted their offer to actually make it more profitable than before, so it would be great to hear from them on how they have done it using pre-ordering and payment systems, collection and delivery services, social media and menu development.

Veganuary has rightfully got the publicity needed to inform consumers and promote the lifestyle more widely and also the growth of gluten-free products across all categories, as it gives many more people access to the tastes that they love without suffering medical complications.

With Staycations the most likely holiday this year, if your business is near the English Coast, see Pink Pages to list your business for FREE in a promotional register organised

by England’s Coast.

Anyway, stay safe, keep well and help others whenever you can.

Athol

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On the Cover Love Seafood A seafish initiative to change the nation’s perceptions of seafood Page 6

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6 Love Seafood - A seafish initiative to change the nation’s perceptions of seafood 8 We’ll be back! - National Fish and Chip Day returns in 2021 9 JJ Lets Takeaways Design their Ideal Box 10 Origin Matters - Choose Sustainable Seafood from Norway 12 The Independent Strikes Back - 2020 has changed the Hospitality landscape forever 13 Sarson’s Become Official Sponsors of NFFF’s QA Accreditation Scheme 14 Reflecting on Veganuary, Non-Vegans Want A Pizza The Vegan Action 16 Pukka Launches Vegan Pies to Fish & Chip Shops Nationwide 18 Vegan burgers and sausages are not just for Veganuary 20 Gold&Green® Foods Helps Taco Bell Deliver Meat-Free Munchies 21 Pukka Serves Up Vegan Duo Out-Of-Home In Time For Veganuary 22 Pizza packing a punch for delivery and takeaway, reports Central Foods 23 This City is the Most Vegan-Friendly – and it’s Not London!

24 McWhinneys Gluten Free Sausage Giveaway 26 The ‘hero’ ingredient 27 FEA calls on government for direct financial support for foodservice equipment suppliers 28 Carbon Neutral Burgers - with case study from fast food brand LEON 30 Meadow Vale’s award winning Shredded Chicken fires up to 3 products with new Salt & Chilli 32 Improving lives, reducing waste and creating quality - Blakemas and The Bridge

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34 Ornua Ingredients Europe unveils new pizza cheese range targeted at UK pizza delivery market 36 German Doner Kebab Opens its 50th Store in The Uk 37 Sweet Temptations from the Pidy Trendy range 38 Take away desserts - young consumers lead the way 39 Paignton Fish & Chip Shop Sold 40 Jestic and MKN agree distribution partnership for combi oven range 41 Versatile Synergy - Thrills ‘n’ Grills 42 Space and Time. efficiently is often the key to business success 44 Wexiödisk unveil their compact, combi-warewasher 46 Hoshizaki extends popular Gram Standard Plus range with new double door models 47 Attensi Helps Leon ‘Level Up’ Training During the Pandemic with Gamification Solution 48 Bright Hygiene calls on the hospitality community to work together to support its’ own 49 JJ Helps Takeaways Put Quality Kebab on the Menu 50 Fish and Chip or Seafood business near the English Coast?

51 Young’s Seafood celebrates hitting 2020 packaging reduction targets ahead of schedule 52 Hospitality sector pay highest car insurance says report 53 Scottish compostable packaging firm is 75th fastest growing company in the UK 54 How to get Approved for Finance 55 Women in Fish and Chip Keeps Shops Connected and Inspired During Lockdown 5

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In Every Issue

Money Matters Our financial section can be found near the back of the issue starting on page 50 in this issue

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Love

Share The

Launched in October 2020 by Seafish, Love Seafood is an ambitious long-term consumer initiative which aims to change the nation’s perceptions of seafood

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n compassing both in-home and out-of-home consumption, Love Seafood seeks to inspire UK consumers to eat and enjoy more fish and shellfish over the next 20 years.

Love Seafood replaces Seafish’s previous consumer

• Bring together a range of seafood champions to inform and inspire the nation.

community of seafood champions united behind a single

• Provide seafood businesses with tools to help communicate directly with consumers.

cause – to collectively inspire the nation to fall in love

Love Seafood has been developed in partnership with

with seafood.

the UK seafood industry. The direction of Love Seafood

platform, Fish is the Dish, and will create an enthusiastic

Love Seafood will: • Help consumers across the UK reconnect with buying and eating seafood by promoting choice, convenience and the benefits of balanced living.

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• Encourage consumption of seafood at home via retail purchases and outside the home, including dining at cafes, restaurants as well as fish and chip shops

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is informed by a Love Seafood Group – comprising representatives from across all seafood sectors – which meets on a regular basis to provide guidance and help steer Love Seafood plans and activities.

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Target audiences

Getting involved

Love Seafood is focused on two specific audiences

Getting involved in Love Seafood doesn’t have to be time

representing buying power, penetration and influence

consuming or expensive.

across the next five years and beyond – namely, ‘Millennials’

As part of the Love Seafood community, you can access

(consumers born between 1981-1996) and ‘Baby Boomers’

a wide variety of branded assets and handy tools via

(born between 1946-1964).

Seafish, helping you promote your business to customers.

Seafish used data from Experian and YouGov to create

You can avail yourself of advice on how best to use Love

a sub-set of audience segments grouped by life stage

Seafood content in your own marketing efforts, and you’ll

within these categories. Following direction from the

benefit from Seafish’s year-round, nationwide marketing

aforementioned Love Seafood Group, Love Seafood will

campaigns promoting Love Seafood.

initially focus on reaching the following three audience segments:

Visit www.seafish.org/love-seafood to find out more, to sign-up to receive latest news updates, and to access a

• Starting out (Millennials that lead busy lives and are

wide variety of Love Seafood business support assets.

Share the love!

starting to settle down and start a family).

• Mid-market families (Middle-aged average affluence families that are time pressured and interested in convenience above the environment or luxury).

• Stretched families (Young families with low income looking for affordable food and the occasional takeaway).

Perfection on a plate (or in a box).

Championing the nation’s favourite takeaway.

An ambitious long term initiative to inspire the nation to

fall in love with seafood.

Get involved at: www.seafish.org/love-seafood 7

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We’ll be back!

National Fish and Chip Day returns in 2021 National Edible Oil Distributors Association (NEODA) is delighted to announce that the most popular awareness day of the year, National Fish and Chip Day, will be returning for its sixth year and will take place on Friday 4th June 2021.

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he celebration of the nation’s favourite dish will

National Fish and Chip Day is all about! We are delighted

bring together everyone involved in creating this

that so many shops, hard hit by the pandemic, embraced

iconic British dish; from Fish & Chip shops, pub

their special day and threw everything they had at it! No

chains, restaurants, retailers, to the fishermen

matter what unfolds in the coming months, fish and chips

and farmers who provide the sustainable and natural

will remain at the centre of every community and we are

ingredients needed to create this family favourite.

delighted to be able to bring this very special awareness

Despite 2020 being a year like no other, this amazing

day to the nation again in 2021.”

industry, who are at the centre of every community,

Friday 4th June 2021 looks set to be a fantastic

adapted the way they operate to ensure they could

celebration and we want as many shops to get involved

continue to keep the nation fed, just as they did during two

as possible!

world wars. National Fish and Chip Day 2020 saw people

This event is championed by trade organisation, The

across the country coming together to celebrate their love

National Edible Oil Distributors Association (NEODA)

of fish and chips and TV, radio, newspaper and social media

who represent all the major refiners, key packers and

was buzzing with stories! The #nationalfishandchipday

distributors of edible oils as well as suppliers of non-oil

hashtag was trending all day long.

products (such as batter mix, sausages, packaging, range

Speaking about this year’s event, NEODA President,

manufacturers and potato preservatives) in the UK.

Gary Lewis said ““National Fish and Chip Day 2020 was

The Fishermen’s Mission charity is a beneficiary of

always going to be very different to previous years and

many fundraising events run on National Fish and Chip

none of us really knew what to expect. The focus this year

Day. They say, “National Fish and Chip day is a fantastic

was very much on the resilience of the fish and chip sector

event which brings together the very best of the industry.

and wow...did that shine through on the day! We were

Fishing continues to be the most dangerous peacetime

completely bowled over by the number of shops, both

occupation with a 1 in 14 chance of being killed at work, the

those who have previously celebrated the day with us, but

funds generated through National Fish & Chip day allow

especially the many new shops, who got involved in any

the Fishermen’s Mission to continue to provide Welfare and

way they could. National and Regional media - TV, Radio

Emergency services to our Fishermen and their families, so

and newspapers - were awash with stories of how shops

on behalf of the Fishermen’s Mission team, and on behalf

were celebrating the day and social media was full of

of all our beneficiaries, thank you from the bottom of our

amazing competitions, activities and photos - exactly what

hearts for all your incredible support during this event.”

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JJ Lets Takeaways Design their Ideal Box JJ Foodservice has launched a ‘Design a Box’ campaign to get takeaway customers involved in designing the ultimate fish and chip box.

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emand for our packaging has increased by 66% since the pandemic,” said Chief Product Officer, Sezer Ozkul.

Chippies are doing particularly well, with fish and chip packaging up by 78% compared with the same period the previous year.

“We want to support the sector even better with a new packaging range – based entirely on the feedback of our customers,” he added.

Shops can feed into the material and design they would like to see by taking this survey. https://jjfoodservice.typeform.com/to/vSFNfNE9

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ORIGIN MATTERS Choose Sustainable Seafood from Norway

With brutally cold temperatures and a rough climate, Norway is an inhospitable place for humans – but these unforgiving qualities also make Norway the perfect home for seafood

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he Norwegian coast, including all the islands and

that it has underpinned the entire cod fishing process

fjords, is over 100,000km long – more than double the

since 1987, when Norway imposed a discard ban. In the

length of the equator. Norway’s chilly coastal waters

years since, there have been virtually no cases of illegal,

provide the perfect conditions for both inshore

unreported or unregulated cod fishing in Norwegian

fisheries and aquaculture. Which is why, for thousands of years, the hardy Norwegians who settled in this tough landscape have made fishing their livelihood.

waters.

Over the years the industry has evolved from free fishing to strict regulation. Fisheries use a range of

Seafood is Norway’s second biggest industry

catch methods, from trawling to hand-line, and

(after oil). As such, fishing is an inextricable

Norway was the first country to implement

part of the Norwegian economy, and a

a quota system. The quotas in place are

deep love of the sea is embedded in

recommended by the International

Norwegian culture.

Council for the Exploration of the Sea

Its fishing traditions date back

– a leading international research

thousands of years, from the

body, which assesses stocks and

Vikings, who battled the cold

helps the Norwegians plan for the

to

along

future. Implementing its strict

the coast, to Leif Erikson, the

quotas enables Norwegians to

famous explorer, whose voyage

maintain

build

communities

healthy

fish

stocks,

to America was possible only

ensuring that they have never

thanks to a steady supply of dried

overfished – and never will.

cod – a product created using fresh Be proud to cite and shout

cod, wooden racks and the power

about “Norwegian” seafood on

of Norway’s climate as an open-air

your menu

dryer. It is no surprise, then, that today Norway is a fishing nation bursting at

Whether

the seams with years of knowledge. Quite

you

choose

seafood

from

Norway for its superior quality, green

simply, fishing is in Norwegians’ genes.

credentials or simply the story, you’ll be sourcing ingredients from a country where they take great pride

Sustainable wild fisheries management leaders From

pioneering

management

and

regulations

in their fishing methods and rich heritage. Where fishing is to

not just an industry but a way of life, so be proud to cite

diverse fishing fleets, everything the Norwegians do has

“Norwegian” produce on your fish and chip menu.

sustainability at its heart. All Norwegian cod and haddock

For further information on quality, legislation and

is MSC-certified. So important is responsible stewardship

sustainability please visit www.seafoodfromnorway.co.uk

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Norwegian cod and haddock.

The number one choice for your fish & chips.

Ice cold waters give Norwegian cod and haddock a delicate colour, flaky texture and superior flavour.

Frozen at sea within a matter of hours, Arctic freshness is locked in right to your kitchen.

Norwegian cod and haddock come from one of the world’s most sustainable fish stocks - one of the many reasons why they are used in kitchens across the globe.

Origin matters.

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The Independent Strikes Back 2020 has changed the Hospitality landscape forever. The Covid19 pandemic was unanticipated and nobody was prepared. Many would agree that the government acted swiftly with generous support measures for businesses and employees during lock down one to preserve employment and bolster the economy.

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ut with hindsight, and the subsequent second lock

other businesses remain closed or struggling.

down, they either didn’t go far enough or they

The driving factors that seem to be creating these

didn’t have sufficient time to think things through,

increasing upsales occurs when these operators have

or they didn’t really understand the impact of

changed their high street offer to a contactless delivery,

what the restrictions were actually doing to consumer

click and collect service and marry that to a powerful online

spending habits.

presence or marketing campaign. Consumers want to

Whilst this has resulted in both independent and multiple

consume but they want to feel safe. Staying in has become

operators really struggling – not just to break even, but to

the new going out and if no money changes hands, its even

actually be able to trade at all within the law, there seems

cleaner with the added benefit that spend per head online

to be a route map through all of this - specifically for one

is often double what a walk in customer parts with simply

sector in the hospitality sector that has been able to really

because the decision comes from the stomach and not

thrive by adapting their businesses quickly and tuning into

from the wallet. Not only that, online consumers are less

a consumer frequency that unlocks a seemingly unlimited

price sensitive too and are conditioned to accept delivery

lockdown revenue stream.

and service charges as an acceptable part of the contract.

Being able to adapt quickly has never been a strong suit for multiple operators

Before 2020, you couldn’t imagine anyone paying £25 for battered sausage and chips twice and yet with a side

Tier one, tier three, rule of six and all the other localised

order of onion rings, a drink and a wedge of chocolate

restrictions, rules and regulations have left consumers,

cake plus delivery and service charges, this is an every day

confused and operators more than frustrated. The

reality for the small independent shop that has hooked

confidence that came with decisive and supportive

up with an online service provider like Preoday, who take

swiftness back in April has been replaced with uncertainty,

zero commission from the transaction and just a modest

vulnerability and exposure – all of which make businesses

monthly fee to give you a superb online platform that

nervous and reluctant to invest. Having said that, the

knocks the spots off of what the big boys in the business

spending nation still needs to eat, still wants to drink and

are failing to do. Operators are cashing in by cashing out –

socialize, and because of travel restrictions actually has

offering contactless ways to pay is not only king, it’s good

more disposable income than last year.

for the economy too. Once you’ve got your click and collect

So who is cashing in on the new normal?

service and delivery business going and your facebook

Closed facebook groups within the hospitality sector

singing, you’ve future proofed and pandemic proofed your

are reporting stories within the fast food sector of some

operation – and as long as you’re safe distancing in the

businesses that have more than doubled and are even tripling

kitchen and in the shop front, Boris can do the hokey cokey

turnover, and many are opening more sites in a bid to scoop

with the high street…

up more sales in what seems to be a gold rush scenario whilst

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Just be a good sport and leave the VAT at 5% please mate!

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Sarson’s Become Official Sponsors of NFFF’s QA Accreditation Scheme

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The UK’s No.1 Malt Vinegar+ is proud to announce it is the title sponsor for the National Federation of Fish Friers’ (NFFF) newly launched Quality Accreditation Scheme which sets a new benchmark for excellence in the industry he scheme, which will replace the NFFF’s Quality

they are the perfect fit for the NFFF Quality Accreditation.”

Award, sets out to identify fish and chip shops that

Getting involved in Quality Accreditation Scheme holds

operate to the highest standards including the

extra importance in this climate, says Bryan Carroll,

quality and taste of the food prepared, the levels

Sarson’s Sales & Marketing Director; “Communicating

of hygiene upheld and the shop’s presentation. The iconic

to customers the dedication and hard work their local

Q award is the highest accolade for chippies to obtain and

chippie has put in to operate under the highest standards

an instantly recognisable sign for customers of a quality

and comply with the latest legislation for food safety and

establishment.

Covid security is more important than ever.

The

endorsement

is

part

of

Sarson’s’

ongoing

The level of standard and excellence we uphold in our

commitment to support fish & chip shops. Much like the

products matches that of the NFFF’s Accreditation Scheme

accreditation itself, Sarson’s is a sign of a quality fish and

and this sponsorship solidifies our commitment to serving

chip shop with 9 out of 10 fish and chip shop customers

quality fish and chips shops across Great Britain.”

preferring their chips to sprinkled with Sarson’s versus Non-Brewed Condiment*.

Andrew Crook, NFFF President commented; “We are delighted to be launching the new NFFF Fish and Chip

To

find

out

more

information

on

the

Quality

Accreditation Scheme and how to get involved, visit www. qualityfishandchips.co.uk or call the NFFF Head Office on 0113 230 7044.

Quality Accreditation and hope more shops get involved in

For more information on Sarson’s and to see the full

the scheme. We’re very pleased to be working alongside

range of fish & chip shop support including FREE POS:

Sarson’s; with them being both industry and consumer facing

www.switchtosarsons.co.uk.

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FLECTING ON E R

This year January was also known as “Veganuary”; it was a month like any other for the vegans amongst us, vegans didn’t change their diet at all, but it was also an invitation to non-vegans to give vegan food a try.

So what did we learn from the experience?

Well, the following pages focus on the trends and opportunities highlighted by Veganuary.

Non-Vegans Want A Pizza The Vegan Action Non-vegans plan to make vegan food a regular part of their diet in 2021

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he number of Veganuary participants saw a

Sticky BBQ Jackfruit debut last year. The UK’s No1 frozen

45.2% increase this year, with 582,000 people

pizza brand polled 2,000 non-vegan Brits to find out just

signing up to the plant-based pledge, compared

how the UK feels about vegan food.

to last year’s 400,000.

With this record number of Veganuary sign-ups in 2021,

it’s no surprise that non-vegans are also incorporating plant-based meals into their diet on a regular basis.

And the nation says vegan food is not only better than ever, far from being a fad, it is here to stay – and is enjoyed at mealtimes even in non-vegan households.

Chicago Town spokesperson Rachel Bradshaw said:

According to a new national survey, Brits love vegan

“Non-vegans have really taken to vegan food in 2020. In

food so much that a third of them are now eating it twice

fact, 20% of UK non-vegans eat Vegan meals twice a week,

a week, and it’s no surprise that millennials make up the

according to our survey results.

majority of these fans.

“A further 12% eat vegan food at every meal or at least

The survey, commissioned by Chicago Town, also

once a day, and another 14% eat it once a week. It’s clear

revealed that 20% of millennials opt for vegan friendly

from our research that vegan food is not just for January

meal choices on a daily basis, with almost half of the 18-

– indeed, 63% of non-vegans told us that the popularity of

24 year olds surveyed claiming to have eaten more vegan

vegan food is far more than just a flash in the pan – and is

food in the last year than ever before.

here to stay.”

Chicago Town has just launched two new vegan pizzas,

The Chicago Town survey also revealed that a third of

Vegan Deep Dish Cheeezeburger and Vegan Tomato

non-vegans are planning to incorporate more vegan food

Stuffed Crust Takeaway Smokey Bac’n and Mushroom,

into their regular diet in 2021. The reasons for the change

after the huge success of its Vegan Tomato Stuffed Crust

are mainly due to the environmental impact of meat

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consumption (45%), the personal health benefits (41%) or simply to add variety in their diet (26%).

Six out of 10 non-vegans say that while vegan meat alternatives don’t taste exactly the same as the genuine article, they still tasted really good. A further 26% said vegan meat alternatives are so good these days that it is hard to tell the difference.

Rachel Bradshaw added: “Our research reveals that a quarter of non-vegans enjoy vegan food so much that they’ve considered switching to a vegan-only diet. It’s also great to hear from our survey that 24% of non-vegans also tried our Vegan BBQ Jackfruit pizza in the last year, with 84% saying it was either ‘great’ or ‘good’.

“We’re really excited to have expanded our vegan offering in Takeaway as well as launched our first Deep Dish variant – the first vegan pizza of its size on the market. Both are indulgent and full of flavour so will be tasty whatever your dietary requirements.”

More than six in 10 non-vegans admit that vegan food

great to see companies

has improved in flavour and quality over the last two years

like Chicago Town embracing this opportunity

with 41% saying there is now a much wider range of vegan

and providing tasty, familiar, affordable options for the

foods available in the supermarkets than previously.

growing number of vegan-curious consumers.”

Toni Vernelli, International Head of Communications and

Chicago Town’s first vegan pizza, Vegan Tomato Stuffed

Marketing at Veganuary said: “Choosing vegan options

Crust Sticky BBQ Jackfruit launched just one year ago and

is one positive step each of us can take to protect our

is the biggest selling frozen vegan pizza in the UK, valued

health and our planet so it’s no surprise that the demand for

at almost £3.4m (IRI | Major Mults | Value Sales | CYTD to

plant-based food continues to increase exponentially. It’s

2nd Jan 2021).

Chicago Town Vegan Deep Dish Cheeezeburger

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FLECTING ON RE

Pukka Launches Vegan Pies To Fish & Chip Shops Nationwide Pukka, the UK’s favourite fish and chip shop pie brand , has introduced its duo of vegan pies – Vegan Chicken & Mushroom pie and Vegan Minced Steak & Onion pie – to chip shops nationwide to help them drive plant-based sales. Fast Food Professional Publisher, Athol Dipple, takes a closer look.

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fter working closely with Pukka over the years, it’s

Minced Steak & Onion pie are now available to fish and

clear the brand is delivering on its ‘The People’s

chip shops in cases of 12 frozen pies, enclosed in the

Pie’ mantra by continuing to help shine a spotlight

brand’s new and improved wrappers, allowing them to

on the Great British chippy. Pukka brought its vision

be served in the safest way possible and give customers

to life in 2019 with the unveiling of a TV advertising

confidence regarding segregation. What’s more, the

campaign urging pie-lovers to tuck into a Pukka pie from

new recipes are highlighted with a vegan flash and

their local chippy.

Vegetarian Society Approved vegan trademark on the

Since then, Pukka has continued to support the industry to keep bringing pies to the people – by

front of the wrappers, making it clear to customers on the lookout for plant-based options at the chippy.

providing chip shops with free personalised social media

“Despite the challenges that the pandemic has

support and POS materials throughout the pandemic.

presented to the industry, we know that there is still a

And now, in 2021, Pukka is tapping into the £600m+

huge demand for this Great British mealtime favourite.

vegan and vegetarian opportunity

This means there’s a big opportunity for chip shops

by offering plant-

based versions of two of its well-loved pies.

Pukka’s General Manager, Isaac Fisher, explains: “We

to tap into this new sales opportunity, by stocking the nation’s favourite brands that their customers want.”

first sold our pies to fish and chip shops 58 years ago

Fisher concludes: “Our range appeals to all needs,

and the industry remains just as important to us today,

from the plant-based and vegetarian lovers with our

as it was back then. The number of vegans in the UK has

Vegan and award-winning Veggie, Cheese Leek & Potato

risen +350% in the last year, so it was a no brainer to

pies, to the traditionalists with our best-selling All Steak

offer chip shop owners the opportunity to cater to this

pie. Plus, our Chicken Balti pie offers a hearty, tasty meal

growing trend to drive plant-based sales.

for curry lovers across the nation, demonstrating that

“Our new vegan range – which doesn’t compromise

there truly is something for every taste and occasion.”

on taste – ensures that there is a Pukka for everyone, from vegans and vegetarians to flexitarians and meat-reducers across Britain. The range has had an overwhelmingly positive response since its retail debut, adding 530,000 shoppers to the category in 16 weeks on-shelf . We’re therefore confident that this success will translate into foodservice, particularly among chippy owners.”

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How to order - To order Pukka’s Vegan pies and wider range, call now on 0116 264 4000.

- While stocks last, Vegan pie orders will be delivered with Pukka’s Vegan POS package, which includes pie heater signs, window posters and Pukka branded grease proof paper.

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The KaterVeg! Vegan Quarterpounder and the KaterVeg!

your menu, even though Veganuary has now ended,

Vegan Sausage are not only deliciously tasty, they offer

as a survey by The Vegan Society last year found that

some great nutritional benefits too. Made with seasoned

one in five Brits has cut down on meat consumption

textured soya protein, products in the range are high in

during the Covid-19 pandemic.

protein, low in saturated fat, low in sugar, a source of fibre

The survey revealed that half of those who had tried vegan

meat alternatives such as vegan burgers and sausages said they would keep on buying them after lockdown.

Leading frozen food distributor Central Foods has just launched a new range of vegan options, which includes sausages and a burger.

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and have salt levels below PHE 2024 targets.

The KaterVeg! Vegan Quarterpounder and the KaterVeg! Vegan Sausage are perfect for fast food operators to serve to their takeaway and delivery customers.

Gordon Lauder, MD of Central Foods, said: “These new vegan alternatives really fit the bill for great-tasting,

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are not just for Veganuary… healthier options of fast food favourites.

“We’ve seen how popular Veganuary has been in 2021, with record numbers signing up. And there are now more

The new additions have strengthened the KaterVeg! range supplied by Central Foods and complement existing options that are ideal for the fast-food sector.

and more plant-based options on supermarket shelves,

For those customers wanting a vegetable-based swop,

highlighting just how popular meat-free items have

rather than something that mimics meat, try the KaterVeg!

become with the public. This has translated into the food

Vegetable Sausage or the KaterVeg! Spicy Beanburger.

service and takeaway sector too, with increasing numbers of customers choosing vegan friendly options.

“Deliveroo has reported a huge increase in demand for vegan food in the last twelve months or so, with orders of plant-based dishes up 163% on the previous year.”

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Make sure you use dedicated vegan storage, prep and serving equipment and areas to avoid cross-contamination to maintain the vegan integrity of the products served.

Take a look at the Central Foods website for plant-based and vegan menu inspiration www.centralfoods.co.uk

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Gold&Green® Foods Helps Taco Bell Deliver Meat-Free Munchies

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Gold&Green Pulled Oats® has partnered with Taco Bell UK to launch a new range of plant-based fillings for their iconic tacos

A

s Veganuary hits and the country looks to get healthy for 2021, Taco Bell has partnered with Gold&Green Pulled Oats® to launch a brand-new plant-based range.

around helping make meat-free accessible to all.

Simon Solway, Country Manager, OOH/Retail UK and IRE, Gold&Green® Foods, had this to say: “At Gold&Green we believe that plant-based food should

Available from the 7th January in all 53 Taco Bell

be for everyone, be they vegetarian, flexitarian or meat-

UK restaurants, the new veggie offering is perfect for

lovers. We’re delighted that Taco Bell has chosen to

those looking to go meat-free or meat-lovers looking for

incorporate Pulled Oats into their iconic menu, and we

something new and tasty to kick start their year!

hope fans will love their oaty goodness this January and

The Mexican-inspired restaurant is extending its

beyond! ”

offering to meet the growing demand for meat-less meals.

Deliciously healthy and packed with protein* - and fibre –

*100g of Pulled Oats contains 30g protein versus 20.2g

Gold&Green’s plant-based protein Pulled Oats® is a mix of

in 100g Chicken

oats, peas and fava beans. It has a succulent texture that

For more information on Pulled Oats® by Gold&Green®

absorbs flavour, as well as seasoning, making it perfect for

Foods visit www.goldandgreenfoods.com/uk

tasty Tacos.

The plant-based filling works as a meat-free alternative to the seasoned beef or grilled chicken and packs all that same craveable Taco Bell flavour - so diners can have their fix when meat isn’t on their menu.

The Gold&Green Pulled Oats® meat-free option is also available in any build on the Taco Bell menu – from burritos and quesadillas to the iconic Crunchwrap SupremeTM – so each meal can be personalised for the diner. Plus, starting at £1.29, it’s one of the most affordable plant-based options 20

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Pukka Serves Up Vegan Duo Out-Of-Home In Time For Veganuary

Nation’s favourite hot pie brand launches its two new vegan recipes – Vegan Chicken & Mushroom and Vegan Minced Steak & Onion – into the foodservice market

P

ukka, the nation’s favourite hot pie brand, is helping

recipes which don’t compromise on taste.

foodservice operators tap into the £600m+ vegan

“Chicken & Mushroom and Minced Steak & Onion are

and vegetarian opportunity by launching its new

two of our most popular pies out-of-home, and this launch

Vegan range out-of-home.

gives hospitality players an opportunity to tap into the

Rolling out in time for Veganuary 2021, Pukka’s Vegan

vegan opportunity with our plant-based alternatives to

range includes Vegan Chicken & Mushroom and

help drive sales – which is especially important after such

Vegan Minced Steak & Onion, which are 100% plant-

a challenging year.

based versions of two of the brand’s bestselling recipes.

“What’s more, they are delivered in cases of 12 frozen

Containing 12 frozen wrapped pies in a case, they are

pies enclosed in our new and improved wrappers – which

specifically designed for out-of-home outlets including fish

come complete with our updated design, eye-catching

& chip shops, pubs, cafes and bakeries.

photography and clearer messaging – giving customers

Vegan Chicken & Mushroom has soy protein vegan ‘chicken’ pieces, sliced mushrooms and a savoury vegan

confidence in our pies regarding integrity and segregation, allowing them to be served in the safest possible way.”

creamy sauce encased in 144 layers of Pukka’s signature

Vanessa Brown from the Vegetarian Society adds: “The

golden puff pastry. Vegan Minced Steak & Onion offers a

popularity of vegan food and drink products shows no

new take on this traditional recipe, with minced soy protein

signs of slowing down, and this is thanks to brands like

vegan ‘steak’ paired with finely chopped onions in a rich

Pukka launching tasty vegan options. It helps to give

gravy.

people more variety and these pies have been accredited

Since launching in retail in September, the range is

with the Vegetarian Society Approved vegan trademark

performing well – helping to attract over 90,000 new

which will appeal to a lot of shoppers looking for their next

shoppers to the category in its first four weeks on-shelf –

vegan-friendly meal out-of-home.”

particularly amongst a younger demographic . This success

The launch will be supported by PR, social advertising

is something the brand sees translating into foodservice,

and trade advertising, plus a POS launch pack which will

which will help outlets to drive incremental sales.

include heater signs, window posters and Pukka branded

The new recipes will be highlighted with a vegan flash and the Vegetarian Society Approved vegan trademark on the front of the wrappers.

grease proof paper – to help drum-up excitement amongst consumers and trade customers alike.

Pukka’s Vegan range will be available to order in cases

Pukka’s General Manager, Isaac Fisher, explains: “The

of 12 x 210g frozen baked and individually wrapped pies

number of vegans in the UK has risen +350% in the last

from December 2020. Take advantage of the January

year , so it seems only right that we offer chippy owners

promotion by contacting your representative or calling

and other out-of-home operators, tasty plant-based

Pukka directly on 0116 264 4000.

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Pizza packing a punch for delivery and takeaway, reports Central Foods Pizza has been a shining star over the past few months for foodservice outlets looking to offer quick, simple and tasty hot options to take away or for delivery, says Gordon Lauder, MD of frozen food distributor Central Foods.

I

t tops the list of delivered items, according to the

“Vegan options were under the spotlight in January

NPD Group – ahead of chips and beefburgers - and is

during Veganuary, and this raised awareness of the

a product that’s relatively easy to prepare and serve

importance of having pizzas available to suit those

– plus it appeals to a wide variety of customers.

customers who prefer plant-based products. Vegans and

“For the ultimate in convenience, fast food operators can

vegetarians are set to make up 25% of the population

buy in pre-prepared frozen pizzas, but if they want to add

by 2025 and flexitarians just under 50%, according to

their own stamp to things, they can opt for pre-prepared

the Vegan Society, so it makes commercial sense to offer

frozen pizza bases and toppings, which will help them to

plant-based options of popular items like pizzas.

serve authentic pizzas to their customers without the worry of wastage or spoilage,” suggests Gordon Lauder.

“In these challenging times, when fast food outlets may be operating with reduced staff and reduced opening

“Central Foods has recently teamed up with the award-

hours, life can be made easier, and profits maximised, by

winning White Rabbit Pizza Company to offer nudies –

using pre-prepared, frozen products which help to reduce

vegan and gluten-free stone-baked, artisan pizza bases

waste, manage unknown demand and are a cost-effective

that can be topped with all sorts of flavours and ingredients

way of serving all-time favourites such as pizzas.”

but taste so good they are suitable for all customers, not

Central Foods is one of the UK’s leading frozen food

just those with dietary requirements. We’ve also recently

distributors,

launched a number of Jack & Bry vegan and gluten-free

into foodservice. It currently sells to more than 240

toppings, including the plant-based pepperoni slices made

independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and

from tasty and nutritious jackfruit, which offer a delicious

regional wholesalers, and foodservice caterers across the

meaty texture and taste whilst also being low in calories

entire foodservice industry including the fast food and

and high in fibre. They make superb toppings for vegan

takeaway sector.

‘meat-feast’ pizzas.

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supplying

hundreds

of

different

lines

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THIS City is the Most Vegan-Friendly – and it’s Not London!

• Bristol is the most vegan-friendly city in the UK, with a total score of 133 (197 vegan-friendly restaurants and 2,350 Google searches) • With a score of 120, London comes in second place (286 vegan-friendly restaurants and 24,520 total ‘vegan’ searches!)

• In third place is Edinburgh, with a total score of 113 - showcasing 185 veganfriendly restaurants and 1,630 ‘vegan’ searches!

• In last place, the least vegan-friendly city is Bradford, with a total score of 19 - only 129 vegan-friendly restaurants and 310 monthly searches

T

he UK has no shortage of people making the transition to becoming vegan, with a 62% increase in veganism over the past 12 months.

So with Veganuary in full swing, which UK

city is the most vegan-friendly? To find out, Saveonenergy.com/uk

considered

several

criteria and created an index to find out the answer. The results were somewhat surprising!

Which UK city is the most vegan-friendly?

Bristol is the most vegan-friendly city in the whole of the UK! With an overall score of 133 - it has 197 vegan-friendly restaurants, 18 organic health food shops, 14 supplement stores, 2,350 monthly ‘vegan’ searches, and came in at number one when looking at the searches per 1,000 of their local population at 3.43.

Contrary to what you may believe, England’s capital is not the most vegan-friendly city!

London claims second place with a final score of 120. It may be high for vegan-friendly restaurants (286) and organic/health food shops (19), but for the supplement stores, London has just 48 compared to Bristol. The number of people searching the word ‘vegan’ maxes out in London with a massive 24,520 searches.

If you’re in Scotland and wondering which city is best for vegans, SaveOnEnergy can reveal Edinburgh places as the third most vegan-friendly area - with a total score of 113.

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› Continued It has 185 vegan-friendly restaurants - as well as 16 organic or health food shops. In terms of Google searches, there were 1,630 Google searches containing keywords ‘vegan’.

Coming in last place is Bradford with a total score of 19.

The number of vegan restaurants in Bradford totals 129, sixth from the bottom of the list. When it comes to organic and health food shops, Bradford places at the bottom of the list with only 10. Bradford also had the penultimate result when looking at search volumes, with a total number of just 310 a month.

In second to last place with a total score of 39 is the city of Southampton. If you’re travelling to the south coast of England, and have these specific dietary restrictions, Southampton may be the best city to avoid. With only 88 vegan or restaurants, it placed bottom of the list for having the vegan-friendly restaurants.

For further information into the study, please visit: https://www.saveonenergy.com/uk/vegan-friendly-cities/ Methodology: To create the study’s vegan-friendly index, Saveonenergy. com/uk looked at each of the below categories: • Vegan-friendly restaurants • Organic health food shops • Vegan supplement stores • Total ‘vegan’ monthly search volumes (per 1,000 population) 1. Firstly, to find the amount of vegan-friendly restaurants in the UK cities chosen they used the tool Finder.com.

2. To find the health/organic food shops, they used two tools - Google maps and Mapdevelopers.com.

3. This same method was also used to track the number of ‘supplement stores’.

4. Saveonenergy.com/uk also used Ahrefs.com to find ‘vegan’ related monthly search volumes per city, which were calculated to find each total per 1,000 population.

5. After calculating all criteria, Saveonenergy.com/uk then put these in numerical order and ranked them from 1 to 30.

6. Totalling the scores for all criteria, the final scores were calculated.

McWhinneys Gluten Free Sausage Giveaway M

cWhinneys Sausages have produced a Gluten Free sausage and they would like all of their customers

who use Gluten Free sausages to try them for free, without obligation.

They have arranged to supply Gluten Free sausages to their distributors to allow their customers to sample them.

They plan to give away 1000 cases of Gluten Free sausages on a first come, first served basis.

To find out who your local McWhinneys distributor is just contact us at ivan@mcwhinneys.com or telephone our office on 02891271811.

Point of sale material in the form of a choice of two posters is also available (see attached) and these can

Data compiled by Saveonenergy.com/uk.

be obtained from your distributor or directly from

Visit this site top find out more.

McWhinneys.

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By Rocky Page, Food Service & Industrial Controller, Eurilait Ltd

C

atering professionals will be searching out products that aid fast service, are simple and quick to use and provide a good return on profit, as a vast majority of operators are finding the switch to delivery and takeout an essential

avenue to attract custom.

Consumer demand for hot eating cheese choices has been highlighted by Kantar stating this is ‘a growth category showing a 72% rise YOY’*.

Another strong

menu influence lies in the undisputed rise of vegetarian and flexitarian diets; a ‘UK Diet Trends’ survey** of 2,000 adults states, ‘more than one in five Brits will be meatfree by 2020’ and shows vegetarianism has 3.6 million followers with a further 1.5 million intending to follow suit.

For vegetarian consumers, cheese in particular, offers an important source of protein and is often used as an

the

‘hero’ ingredient Availability of takeaway and delivery options provide an important service and welcome treat for consumers during the

alternative to meat.

The rise of cheese as the ‘hero’

ingredient in vegetarian and flexitarian meals is evident – meat patties are replaced with grilled Halloumi chunks in burgers, menus feature hot cheese eats such as ‘mac and cheese’ and the increasing popularity of continental cheeses is apparent as consumers look to more varied dairy options Eurilait’s Alfresco range comprises of a delicious selection of hot eating cheese options, which provides caterers with a variety of all year-round meal solutions to address these trends.

Offering the ultimate in

convenience for busy caterers (especially if experiencing skill shortages) all variants in the Alfresco range are ideal for either meal kits for delivery or are easily prepared for on-site dining.

Customers can choose from two flavours of Cheese Steaks for their burger – Original, made with unctuous natural Gouda cheese or spice it up with the Chilli variety!

These innovative cheese steaks are a quick and easy family favourite, developed specifically to be grilled, pan fried or barbecued.

Accompany this with some flavourful Halloumi Fries, the

pandemic restrictions, with

Mediterranean Style Cypriot Halloumi batons come with

restaurants, bars and cafes

go for the Spicy Halloumi Fries, which are seasoned with a

adjusting their set up to offer

harissa blend and finished with a drizzle of garlic mayo –

this service as a vital solution to continue trading.

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a herb seasoning and a pomegranate glaze, alternatively

delicious! Both available in an oven or BBQ ready foil tray.

For an indulgent treat from the Alfresco range, why not try the Baking Camembert Carbonara Style – a tasty combo of rich oozing camembert generously sprinkled

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with diced Serrano ham, served hot from the oven with bread, or crudites; a great sharing plate or main meal.

Finally, for a true taste of the Mediterranean opt for the Greek Baking Feta with Lemon, Herb and Chilli Oil,

FEA calls on government for direct financial support for foodservice equipment suppliers

recreating an age-old Greek style of cooking Feta. Simply

Cancel rates, cover rents, defer VAT and extend furlough

dress the Feta in its tangy citrus and herb oil, warm in

scheme to ensure business viability

an oven and serve with pitta or crusty bread for an easy starter, side or sharing dish. *Kantar data ‘Hot Cheese’ 52 we 04 Oct 20 **Finder.com ‘UK Diet Trends’ 2019 To find out more about our award-winning cheeses visit www.eurilait.co.uk or call us on 01749 838100

J

ust before Christmas, FEA wrote an open letter to the Prime

Minister

calling

for

extra

help for the foodservice supply chain. The letter cites the implementation of increasing Covid-19 measures is “adding significantly to the pressure on the foodservice equipment supply chain, because hospitality operator outlets have been forced to close.”

The letter, which was signed by FEA chief executive Keith Warren, calls for targeted, immediate and continued support for the foodservice equipment sector. It points out that FEA members are wholly dependent on the operator sector for their business and that any recovery is unlikely to be evident until Q3 2021.

For businesses wholly or significantly dependent on hospitality operators, FEA calls for direct financial support to cover the following costs until 30th September 2021.

• Business Rates – to be cancelled through Council subsidy.

• Rents – contracted rental costs to be covered by Government grants.

• VAT – deferral to ease business cash flow.

• Furlough Scheme – extension to prevent the loss of experience, knowledge and skilled jobs.

“Announcement of such support will give security to foodservice equipment supply companies, and will ensure business viability and long term sustainability,” says Warren. “In return for this investment our sector will be able to ensure that it is well positioned to be able to respond to the needs of the operator sector when the recovery inevitably commences, hopefully in Q3/Q4 2021.”

The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA)is the independent, authoritative voice of the foodservice equipment industry, representing nearly 200 companies who supply, service and maintain all types of commercial catering equipment - from utensils to full kitchen schemes.

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Carbon Neutrality and Net Zero: The Opportunity for the Food & Beverage Industry (with case study from fast food brand LEON)

N

ot simply the latest environmental trend, carbon

gas (GHG) emissions, making it vulnerable to increased

neutrality is an imperative goal to halt global

demands for climate action.

warming. But it can also have a significant benefit

Achieving carbon neutrality comes with its challenges,

on a company’s performance - both reputational and

but it also presents significant opportunities to the food

financial – as Emilien Hoet from carbon consultancy,

and beverage industry – from meeting increasing consumer

ClimatePartner, outlines in this 1,500-word article. The

preference for low carbon products; costs saved through

article will include a case study on how fast food brand,

energy reduction programs; greater innovation to achieve

LEON, came to recently launch their carbon-neutral burger

competitive advantage; enhancement of brand reputation;

& fries in support of their commitment to reach Net Zero

better preparedness for future legislation and the building

by 2030.

of more financially- and climate-resilient supply chains.

Overview:

Case Study:

The risks of climate change now need little introduction. We

Naturally fast food brand LEON is the first fast food brand

are already starting to live with the impacts of a changing

to serve a carbon-neutral burger and fries range in its

climate on communities, businesses and supply chains.

restaurants. The company is measuring, reducing and

Within the food and beverage industry climate change

offsetting the carbon footprint of their burgers and fries,

is already impacting food production, water scarcity and

with support from solution provider ClimatePartner. This

extreme weather events, all which pose huge risks to

is done by measuring the CO2 emissions from the whole

businesses and future food security.

supply chain which includes all LEON’s ingredients, any

The most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate

packaging used and its waste, as well as emissions from

Change (IPCC) report delivered the unnerving news that

prep in their restaurant kitchens. LEON uses 100% green

we have less than a 10-year window to act on climate and

electricity (no gas) in its kitchens supplied by Ecotricity.

limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. It made plain

The carbon footprint of these menu items will be offset

that limiting warming to 2°C will not be enough to prevent

with rainforest conservation projects in South America, as

the most serious impacts. In order to achieve this goal, we

well as a progressive new afforestation project in the UK.

need to reach global net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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reducing greenhouse gas emissions and furthering work to support biodiversity.

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LEON launches carbon-neutral burger & fries, in support of their commitment to reach Net Zero by 2030

for us as we work towards that long-term target.

“Partnering with Meatless Farm and ClimatePartner to become the UK’s first fast food restaurant to launch a carbon-neutral burger and fries range on the high-street is an important next step for us as a sustainable business.

The future of fast food must be kinder to the planet.”

The launch is an important step for the business as

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3 January 2021 - Naturally Fast Food brand LEON is the

it aims to reach net zero by 2030, by reporting on and

first fast food brand to serve a carbon-neutral burger

reducing greenhouse gas emissions and furthering work

and fries range in its restaurants.

to support biodiversity. This is aligned with the Council

Launching as part of a new menu on 13th January, the

carbon neutral items will make it easier for guests to learn

for Sustainable Business4 commitments which the brand signed up to in June 2020.

more about the environmental impact of their food choices

John Vincent, LEON CEO and co-founder is Chair of the

and choose options which lower their own personal carbon

Council for Sustainable Business, established by the UK

footprint, as LEON continues with its commitment to offer

government in 2018 bringing together business leaders

food that tastes good, does you good, is affordable and is

to advise Defra ministers and policy teams. The council is

kind to the planet.

focused on the need to take extraordinary actions to cut

LEON is measuring, reducing and offsetting the

carbon emissions and restore nature and wildlife over the

carbon footprint of their burgers and fries, with support

next 10 years, driving a ‘decade of difference’ for climate

from solution provider ClimatePartner1. This is done by

change and nature.

measuring the CO2 emissions from the whole supply

Morten Toft Bech, founder, Meatless Farm said:

chain which includes all LEON’s ingredients, any packaging

“Reducing your meat consumption is a simple step that

used and its waste, as well as emissions from prep in their

anybody can take to help decrease your impact on the

restaurant kitchens. LEON uses 100% green electricity (no

environment by reducing carbon emissions and that is

gas) in its kitchens supplied by Ecotricity.

driving a huge demand for plant-based meat alternatives.

The carbon neutral dishes include the new Crispy

Consumers want these options when they are eating out

Chicken Parm and Vegan Sweet Carolina BBQ burgers, as

or on the go as well as at home, so it’s important to us

well as the new recipe LOVe Burger, Fish Finger Burger

that we help them make good choices for the environment

and Chargrilled Chicken Burgers, and their baked waffle

without having to compromise on flavour”.

fries. LEON’s popular LOVe burger is now made with a

“It’s a real privilege to be supporting such a values-

new recipe pea protein patty from plant based producer

driven brand on their sustainability journey, taking

Meatless Farm3, which has also helped the menu item have

concrete climate action today. Enabling their customers

a lower impact.

to make more sustainable menu choices is very much a

The carbon footprint of these menu items will be offset

first step of a holistic sustainability strategy. For Leon to

with rainforest conservation projects in South America, as

achieve Climate Neutrality for its most material menu

well as a progressive new afforestation project in the UK.

items amidst a pandemic that has severely affected the

Kirsty Saddler, Values and Sustainability Director at

restaurant industry sends a strong message that tackling

LEON said, “Being kind to the planet has been at the heart

climate change is everyone’s responsibility.” Emilien Hoet,

of LEON since we launched in 2004. We are working to

Head of ClimatePartner UK

reduce our emissions and achieve a net zero target by 2030, offsetting unavoidable emissions, with reforestation and afforestation projects, is an important commitment

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Meadow Vale’s award winning Shredded Chicken fires up to 3 products with new Salt & Chilli Following on from Shredded Chicken winning Gold at the British Frozen Food awards, Meadow Vale have introduced a new flavour to its very popular Homestyle chicken category after consumer demand for a spicy variant

T

he new Salt & Chilli Shredded Chicken uses

despite the challenging year, this shows our commitment

the signature Homestyle crunchy coating

to continue to innovate and bring great tasting, quality

with a mix of authentic ingredients including

products to the industry.’

Chilli and Paprika to give it a spicy kick. They

Meadow

Vale

Foods

specifically

developed

the

come in convenient 1kg bags and are fully cooked, hand

Homestyle range with its innovative crunchy textured

cut, whole muscle chicken breast fillets, simply deep fry in

coating to appeal directly to the Delivery, Street Food and

1-2 minutes from frozen or oven bake for a consistent great

QSR markets. The authentic whole muscle chicken product

tasting product.

has proved equally popular with caterers from all sectors.

Meadow Vale Foods Managing Director, Nigel O’Donnell

Each portion is hand cut and coated giving it a truly home

commented ‘We are delighted to introduce another

cooked look and feel, they cook from frozen in just 90

product to our popular Homestyle range, the coating was

seconds and thanks to their innovative textured coating

developed for the takeaway and delivery making it perfect

remain crunchy for longer. We have created a menu idea

for businesses who are adapting to offer this service for

brochure to show the versatility of our new Salt & Chilli

the first time.’ Nigel went on to say ‘our fantastic product

Shredded Chicken which you can see on the Meadow Vale

development team have added 6 new products to our range

Foods website www.meadowvalefoods.co.uk

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Improving lives, reducing waste and creating quality For almost 70 years the Blakeman family have been producing high quality sausage and meat products to the catering and fast-food markets. The most notable of these products being the humble catering sausage which, thanks to its unwavering quality, has seen it as a mainstay of many establishments for decades.

A

mongst the tried and tested classics, Blakemans

popularity and profitability of the ‘breakfast on the go’

have amassed quite the portfolio of products,

market. All of which have been designed to fit with their

priding themselves on having something in their

reputation for high quality products which perform reliably

repertoire to suit the needs of any catering

and their mantra of ‘no mess, no waste, no fuss’ in mind.

establishment. From versatile meatballs to the pork Pattie,

These impeccable standards of quality are gained through

which provides businesses with a key to the ever-growing

rigorous trials and tests of new products.

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The Blakeman team had been left with the unpreventable reality of having the product of these tests and trials on site, along with over runs and excess product that they had no use for, despite them being made with the same quality ingredients and to the same impeccable standards.

Whereas they already have a robust re-use/recycle policy which sees food waste turned into Biofuel, which is utilised as a renewable source of electricity or biodiesel, it was heart breaking to see examples of food poverty so prevalent throughout the current pandemic. When the Blakeman team heard about The Bridge at Leigh, a nonprofit charity set up to tackle food waste, food poverty and social isolation in one fell swoop, they were on-board

families and children who are in need, we also have regular

immediately. On giving back, James Morris, Head of

food parcels to lots of elderly people who currently can’t

Business Development for Blakemans said,

go out. Last year we saved over 235 tons of food going to

“We were eager to help those in need where we can,

waste which equates to over 545,000 meals.”

especially after the tough year that has seen so many

With more people than ever needing to rely on the

people struggle to cope. The Bridge at Leigh was a

services of food banks and other aid, Blakemans are

perfect fit for what we wanted to achieve in supporting

demonstrating that by working together during a time of

communities that are helping to make sure that no-one

great need, we really can make a difference.

goes hungry. It has been a hugely positive outcome for us that we have been able to offer this support and reduce

To find out more about their fantastic range of products, visit blakemans.co.uk

our environmental impact drastically”.

With no discrimination on status, The Bridge offers support for the employed, unemployed, or retired, however this would not be possible without the generous donations from organisations like Blakemans. Grateful for the support received from Blakemans, Andy Roberts Operations Manager for The Bridge at Leigh said; “So far, we have received approximately 4,750Kg from Blakemans, a lot of which has gone into the food parcels that we have been putting together over lockdown, helping

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Ornua Ingredients Europe unveils new pizza cheese range targeted at £2.1 billion UK pizza delivery market New Spinneyfields Consistent Shred™ Pizza Cheese range delivers consistent quality, less waste and perfect coverage, melt and stretch

O

rnua Ingredients Europe today unveiled a

The Spinneyfields, Consistent Shred™ Pizza Cheese range

new range of pizza cheeses through their

is available in convenient chilled or Individually Quick-Frozen

Spinneyfields

Spinneyfields,

packs of 6 x 2kg. It delivers outstanding performance on

Consistent Shred™ Pizza Cheese has been

all pizza bases and is suitable for all ovens. Wholesalers

developed for the pizza delivery market, worth £2.1 billion

and foodservice providers offering the new range will be

in the UK, and will deliver consistent quality, less waste

supported through targeted local customer marketing

and perfect coverage, melt and stretch.

campaigns, the availability of bespoke promotional offers

brand.

The

Produced at Ornua’s state-of-the-art Ledbury facility, the Consistent Shred™ Pizza Cheese range is one of the

and a suite of creative marketing assets.

Joan

Bombardo,

Managing

Director

of

Ornua

most advanced pizza cheese blends available to the fast-

Ingredients Europe, commented, “At Ornua, we pride

food sector today. Optimised for delivered pizza and made

ourselves on being pizza cheese specialists, and today

from high-quality dairy ingredients, it has been developed

we make cheese for over 100 million pizzas annually. Of

and refined using Ornua’s bespoke TCS™ Technology that

course, we are currently living in unprecedented times,

delivers consistency in every single shred of cheese. The

and at Ornua Ingredients Europe,

TCS™ Technology produces a firm shred and consistent

we have worked hard to

size, which results in less product waste and greater

adapt

yields without compromising on the perfect pizza cheese

our customers’ changing

coverage, melt or stretch. It allows customers to use a

requirements. During the

consistently great tasting pizza cheese that is versatile

pandemic,

and easy to handle, minimising burns and blistering by

pizza sector experienced rapid

eliminating clumping and product fines.

and sustained growth, and we

Spinneyfields

Consistent

Shred™

guarantees

and

innovate

the

to

delivered

believe that the launch of the

outstanding performance and a delicious creamy taste

new

every time. The range includes three unique products:

Shred™ Cheese range will enable

• Consistent Shred™ Mozzarella – A premium soft melt 100% Mozzarella that delivers authentic, traditional pizza results providing superior taste, stretch and creaminess.

Spinneyfields,

Consistent

our customers to capitalise on this growth. This new range will provide consistent quality and reduced waste while at the same time providing generous pizza coverage, perfect

• Consistent Shred™ Mozzarella & Cheddar - A soft

melt and rich, creamy texture to

melt Mozzarella & Cheddar natural blend that delivers

ensure each delivery ends with a

a consistent melt, fantastic stretch, and a creamy, rich

happy customer.”

flavour time every time.

• Consistent Shred™ Pizza Topper – Guarantees consistently delicious results with excellent value for money, the Pizza Topper is ideal for all uses and budgets.

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GERMAN DONER KEBAB OPENS ITS 50TH STORE IN THE UK German Doner Kebab has opened its 50th restaurant in the UK as it forges ahead with its plans to grow the fast-casual brand of the future.

T

he UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain

Now employing over 1500 people throughout the

reached the landmark site this week after

country, the brand will have opened 50 new restaurants

opening its latest site in Peterborough.

in the UK during the past three years and boasts a

The brand has forged ahead with its growth

plans during the Pandemic, opening 13 new restaurants and creating almost 500 new jobs.

development pipeline of 350 franchise units over the next seven years.

Imran Sayeed, CEO, has heralded the landmark opening

Imran Sayeed, CEO, said: “Reaching 50 restaurants in

at Peterborough as the brand continues to disrupt the

the UK is a landmark moment for the German Doner Kebab

fast-casual space and evolve to meet the needs of its

story as we build momentum in our plans to grow the fast-

customers.

casual brand of the future.”

German Doner Kebab has this week opened its 50th restaurant in the UK.

He said: “Reaching 50 restaurants in the UK is a huge moment in our story and represents a huge achievement for everyone in the German Doner Kebab family.

The fast-casual brand has reached the landmark

“Our game-changing kebabs are revolutionising the

following the launch of its new restaurant in Peterborough.

kebab and this has driven huge consumer demand as we

The brand has forged ahead with relentless growth

bring the German Doner Kebab experience to even more

during the Pandemic, opening 13 new restaurants and

consumers across the country.

creating in the region of 500 jobs throughout the country.

“We have found ourselves in very challenging times

Key new locations already opened in 2020 include

however we have remained agile and responsive to a fast-

Nottingham, Bradford and additional sites in London and

changing landscape, reaching our customers in new ways

Edinburgh.

and developing exciting new products.

German Doner Kebab is revolutionising the kebab in the

“We are now looking forward to building this momentum

UK, bringing a fresh, high-quality taste sensation that has

further into 2021 as we maintain our mission of building

made it the number one spot to enjoy a kebab.

the fast-casual brand of the future.”

Freshly prepared in front of customers, the game-

Based in Glasgow, Scotland, German Doner Kebab is

changing kebabs are made using premium, lean, succulent

growing at great pace with 73 restaurants in UK, Europe

meats and fresh local vegetables, served in handmade

and Middle East, and now rapidly expanding in the USA,

toasted breads with unique signature sauces.

Canada, Saudi Arabia and Ireland.

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Sweet Temptations from the Pidy Trendy range January 2021: Belgian pastry specialist Pidy’s newly expanded and award-winning Trendy range has everything chefs need to create delicious tartlets and sweet treats this season

F

rom the most recent additions of the ‘Micro’

comments on the unmatched quality of the

Trendy (3cm x 1,7cm) and the ‘Trendy Shallow’

Trendy range:

(8cm x 1,1cm) through to the classic ‘Trendy

“We are delighted that the popularity of our Trendy

Round’ (8cm x 2cm) which is the ideal size for

collection allows us to continue developing and

individual tartlets, the Trendy range has the perfect

extending the range further to meet the specific needs

pastry for every menu.

of our customers so closely.

What makes the Trendy collection so unique to Pidy is

We are confident that there is a shape, style and flavour

the modern shape of the pastry cases which are available

for every menu need, from canapés, desserts and

in round, square or triangular varieties. With sweet, neutral

afternoon tea spreads. All products from the Trendy

or chocolate options possible in all products, the range is

range feature Pidy’s signature melt-in-the-mouth

suitable for both cold and warm applications. The pressed

pressed shortcrust pastry recipe and unique design, but

shortcrust pastry has excellent moisture resistance and a

now our customers can also add a protective coating

crisp texture.

for the very best results every time.”

Pidy has also introduced a new optional feature of

Pidy products use 100% natural ingredients coupled

a plant-based coating which improves the moisture

with careful precision to produce gourmet products with

resistance even further. This coating ensures that the

the taste and texture of homemade, but with the stability

finished product retains its crispness for two days, even

and consistency demanded by the professional kitchen.

after being filled. This is an innovative new feature that

The pastry cases can be stored at ambient temperatures

Pidy offers which allows professionals to prepare and store

and have a 12 months shelf life for ultimate convenience.

the final product ahead of service.

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Take away desserts - young consumers lead the way Millennials and Gen Z consumers are leading the way when it comes to takeaway and food delivery, and this is particularly true when it comes to desserts. Recent research from market leading pâtissiers, Brioche Pasquier has identified that 62% of 25-34 year olds and 58% of 16-24 year olds have ordered a takeaway dessert. This compares with only 35% of 45-54 year olds.

“

T

here

is

a

clear

correlation

between age and purchase of desserts through takeaway,” says Matt Grenter, Foodservice Sales

Manager, Brioche Pasquier. “Takeaway and delivery is being driven by the younger age groups, and they order what they feel like at the time, which does not necessarily mean a main meal.”

When it comes to the takeaway market as a whole, the research shows that most people 34% - order a main meal only, but those who order both a main and dessert are catching up with 28% choosing this option.

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this trend as lockdown and tiers have meant that at certain times takeaway has been the only option for consumers who want to eat ‘out’. A dessert makes a takeaway or delivered meal extra special, adding a layer of luxury and indulgence to the offering,” explains Matthew.

All age groups agreed that the most important factors for choosing a takeaway dessert are a combination of enjoyment and practicality. Some 30% of consumers chose taste as the most important factor, 23% considered the price and durability was at 14%.

Brioche Pasquier pâtisserie is an ideal, simple way for operators to add value to a takeaway offering with high quality, eye catching dessert options. The company offer a range of individual Tartelettes, Tartes, Macarons and Petits Fours which come frozen and require no preparation other than a couple of hours to thaw.

Made to traditional recipes in France with wholesome, natural ingredients, products like Tartelette au Citron and Tartelette au Chocolat offer classic desserts in a sophisticated French style which both looks beautiful, and tastes delicious.

All Brioche Pasquier pâtisserie is made with fresh eggs from hens that are not caged, fresh butter and natural colourants and flavourings. They are vegetarian and are free from artificial colours and flavours, palm oil and preservatives.

Paignton Fish & Chip Shop Sold

W

aycotts Commercial has announced the sale of the freehold on the Frying Scotsman fish and chip shop on Dartmouth Road,

Paignton, off an asking price of £300,000. The sale

When it comes to other dessert occasions...

includes the added benefit of an adjacent 3 bedroom selfcontained residence.

Afternoon tea is popular, with 20% saying they’d be

The new owners are Paul & Maria Holmes who have

interested in purchasing this through takeaway. This is

a background in food and catering and they plan to

an opportunity for takeaway and delivery operators as

reopen the business in the New Year after the premises

afternoon tea is not currently widely available in takeaway

have undergone a major refurbishment including new

form. Arranging for a special someone to receive an

equipment.

indulgent teatime delivery makes a wonderful gift, and it

The shop, which extends to a total area of 50.59m2

is a simple way for people to show appreciation for those

(554 sq ft) is well located in the popular Goodrington area

they love on a special occasion or simply for a lovely treat.

where it will attract both local residents of the town as well

Brioche Pasquier Macarons and Petits Fours ranges

as the many visitors enjoying the seaside town’s holiday

provide the perfect afternoon tea combination, and can

parks, hotels and renowned tourist attractions such as the

be mixed and matched to provide different preference

nearby Quay West Water Park.

combinations in taste and style. Put together a citrus

Waycotts senior negotiator, Clare Powlesland said: “The

selection, a choice of chocolate varieties or a pastel

Frying Scotsman is a well-established business with a

themed plate to please customers.

healthy weekly turnover and a consistently high footfall.

For

information

about

Brioche

Pasquier

pâtisserie please contact

French

“Paul and Maria recognized the considerable potential for this lock-up business particularly in developing the takeaway and delivery service and are currently

Tel: 01908 266700

formulating their refurbishment and refitting plans.

admin@briochepasquier.com

Everyone at Waycotts wishes them well for their new

www.briochepasquier.co.uk/foodservice

venture.

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Jestic and MKN agree distribution partnership for combi oven range

J

estic Foodservice Solutions has agreed a deal with German manufacturer MKN to distribute their range of Combi Ovens in the UK. Working in tandem with the current MKN structure in the UK, the Jestic team will be specifically responsible for growing national account business, whilst

also holding UK stock to ensure instant availability to UK customers when required.

Providing further detail on the partnership, Steve Morris, Sales Director for Jestic explains: “We are really excited to include the range of MKN combi ovens in our equipment portfolio and to be able to promote the brand via our experienced sales team.”

“In addition to us being able to hold a UK inventory, our ability to support the products via our nationwide team of employed engineers means dealers and operators can now specify and buy MKN combi steamers with even greater confidence.”

From January 2021, a range of MKN combi ovens will be available at the Jestic test kitchen facilities in Paddock Wood and Manchester, whilst MKN will continue to offer test kitchen capacity at First Choice, who will continue as the UK parts distributor for the brand.

Martin Ubl, MKN - Vice President Sales and Marketing commented: “Jestic is a company we have known for many years, not least from our shared values of supplying the very best, most innovative products and fantastic customer service.

We a re

delighted to have established a sustainable collaboration for the UK market and are delighted that we can confidently embark on our journey with Jestic to further promote our ovens in the UK market” Wayne Bennet, MKN - UK Head of Sales is equally enthused about the deal: “Jestic’s ability to promote MKN combi ovens to their network of dealers and chain accounts is really exciting for the brand. The UK MKN team will work closely with Jestic to increase awareness and availability of the ovens and make demonstration facilities far more accessible for the UK market. Myself and my team will continue to be here to support existing and future MKN customers to complement Jestic’s activity.”

For more information about the MKN products available from Jestic Foodservice Solutions please call 01892 831 960 or email info@jestic.co.uk

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By Richard Ebbs, Commercial & Marketing Director at Synergy Grill Technology:

Versatile Synergy “ M any fast-food outlets are now beginning

functional, so it can be turned into a griddle, a rotisserie

to add a range of grilled items to their

or even used as a wok station, further expanding the menu

menus, including the likes of sausages,

that can be offered to your customers. This versatility

burgers, kebabs and various vegetarian

allows Synergy Grills to be the best grill for offering vegan

options in addition to traditional fried foods. Not only does

and vegetarian options as well.

this provide healthier options, but it also takes the strain

Synergy Grill’s patented gas burner system enables

off of the main cookline. Due to this rising demand, the

the flame to burn to extremely high temperatures which

commercial grill has started to become an integral piece

atomises the fat molecules produced from grilled food. Due

of equipment within modern fast food kitchens. However,

to this atomisation, there is no cross-flavouring through

when it comes to sourcing a commercial grill, fast food

smoke contamination, therefore grilled fish, meat and

operators should be aware that not all models are the

vegetables can all be cooked at the same time. Once the

same when it comes to quality.

fat has atomised, moisture penetrates back into the food to

Our 3rd generation of Synergy Grills, the Trilogy range,

ensure a perfect texture and taste. Even chicken or steak

offers 3 variable heat controls. This function controls both

kebabs which tend to dry out on conventional chargrills

the gas supply and the fan speed to ensure a 100% burn

retain their moisture and

rate. This variable heat allows the unit to become multi-

flavour, so there is no restrictions as to what fast food outlets can put on their menus.”

For more information on Synergy Grill Technology, please call +44 (0) 1480 811000 or visit synergygrill.com

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Space and Time.

You don’t have to be Einstein to know that using these two resources efficiently is often the key to business success Nevermore so than in the QSR sector, where space is limited and labour is expensive

D

esigning your restaurant to be ergonomic and

that covers Burgers, Fried Chicken, Pizza and Piri Piri

efficient is your first step to ensuring that it is

Chicken and can even support you with ingredients.

productive and profitable. With over 50 years of

experience in manufacturing fast food equipment and

Vizu Clam Grill

kitchen design, Fast Food Systems is your one-stop-shop.

Selecting the right bit of kit is easy, we know what to use.

The Vizu Clam grill is a high volume double-sided grill that

Design

can cook a burger in as little as 60 seconds, automatically

Our experienced UK based team will design, manufacture

adjusts to a wide variety of burger sizes and offers multiple

and install your kitchen and provide training for all your

programs for a wide range of products. Made right here in

staff. We can even assist with New Product Development

the UK in our factory. Match this with the Vizu Slim Line Bun

in our fully equipped training and development centre,

toaster and a stack of the Vizu Three pan gastro warmers

helping you create the best products and processes

or our 400PTMS passthrough, for hot holding, and some

for your concept all the while supported by fast food

bespoke tabling and you have a burger line capable of

professionals with decades of experience.

producing hundreds of burgers an hour, not just beef, but

Ergonomics and productivity are central to the design

chicken and even fish. Hot hold the finished product in one

of our burger make-up lines. Our scalable designs will be a

of our range of burger chutes to suit a variety of budgets

perfect fit for the largest or smallest of operations.

and volumes.

Andrew Withers, Chairman and founder said. “We are

Dark Kitchens

proud to work with amazing new brands appearing both on

With the advent of dark kitchens and online delivery

and off the high street, helping them to deliver profitable

services, the QSR sector is rapidly evolving to offer more

growth by delivering great food, fast.”

diverse choice to the consumer. Our equipment line-up fits right in, enabling you to offer a wide menu and even

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multiple brands from a single location. Our innovative

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design team can work with you to create the perfect

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the fridge to the driver. We have expertise and equipment

Sales@Fast-food-systems.co.uk

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Wexiödisk unveil their compact, combi-warewasher Scandinavian warewashing gurus, Wexiödisk, is once again leading the way with revolutionary warewashing solutions, having developed an industry-leading compact,

A

combi-warewasher: the WD-12S. llowing operators to simultaneously wash

Despite the WD-12S’s spacious interior, which enables

normal dishes and pans under a single hood,

operators to wash two 60cm trays or baskets in a single

the revolutionary WD-12S is the ultimate,

wash cycle, Wexiödisk’s brand-new combi-warewasher is

flexible option for venues that are tasked

surprisingly compact, measuring 1295x815x2335mm (W x

with completing a high volume of varied warewashing tasks, as David Glover, UK & Ireland Country Manager at Wexiödisk UK, explains:

D x H) Exceptionally ergonomic and simple to use, the WD-12S model features a whole host of operator-led features such

“Our industry-leading WD-12S combi-dishwasher is

as an intuitive display and automatic hood, which as the

quite possibly the most flexible, compact dishwasher

name suggests, opens automatically when the wash cycle

currently on the commercial market! But why? Well

has finished. As the WD-12S is a through-feed dishwasher,

to start, by turning a simple lever, operators can

the need for heavy lifting is minimised, whilst an efficient

easily switch between normal dishwashing and potwashing, or should they prefer, they can activate normal dishwashing and

potwashing

during

the same wash cycle. This is thanks to the WD-12S’s individually adjustable water pressure arms, which makes simultaneously washing plates on the right, and pans on the left, and vice versa, possible.”

Taking on the job of two separate warewashers in one, the WD-12S not only makes the lives of porters easier, but ticks multiple financial and space-saving boxes as David continues:

and hygienic warewashing flow is encouraged thanks to there being a clean side and a dirty side with this model.

Complete with aesthetic bevelled edges, a smooth interior with only one strainer to remove and clean,

“With this exceptional new model, operators no longer

exceptionally low noise levels, easy access for servicing,

need to invest in two separate warewashers. This of

and multi-functional grid-plates which allow operators

course makes for a wiser financial investment, both

to wash items in unimaginable combinations, the WD-12s

from an initial purchase point of view as well as a

is a real-all-rounder, allowing medium-sizes venues to

long-term operation perspective given that all of the

effortlessly get to grips with their warewashing duties.

components of the WD-12s have carefully been chosen

Having just launched in the Scandinavian market, the

to minimise the consumption of water, chemicals and

WD-12S will be available for UK customers to order from

electricity.

March 2021.

On-top of these environmental and financial savings,

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operators will also save valuable kitchen space when

To find out more about Wexiödisk’s new WD-12S model,

investing in our multi-functional WD-12s rather than

or for more information about other appliances in the

two separate warewashing models.”

Wexiodisk range please visit https://wexiodisk.com/en

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Hoshizaki extends popular Gram Standard Plus range with new double door models

H

oshizaki, the world’s leading refrigeration and ice

Energy efficiency is another hallmark of the Gram

machine manufacturer has expanded its popular

Standard Plus double door range as all three models; the

Gram Standard Plus refrigeration and freezer range

refrigerator, fresh meat cabinet and freezer are rated

with the addition of three brand new double door

Climate Class 5 and can withstand ambient temperatures

models, to offer increased storage capacity and extended

of up to +40°C. With low noise levels of just 52.6 to 56.6

HACCP monitoring features.

dB the double door range is as quiet, as it is efficient.

As Simon Frost, Director UK & Ireland, Hoshizaki UK explains:

Complete with various practical features such as; sturdy stainless steel materials, LED lights, removable door-

“The new double door models offer the same high

gaskets for easy cleaning, open door and high temperature

performance and temperature stability as the Gram

alarms, Gastronorm 2/1 and 1/1 compatibility and a dish

Standard Plus range, but now provide 923 litres of net

pan shaped base to catch fluids, the new Gram Standard

usable space, so operators can store even more food, safely.

Plus double door range is as safe and easy to maintain, as

“In addition, operators have even greater control,

it is practical and durable. A pedal door opener for hands

as HACCP data, including temperature and service

free operation is also available.

information, can be easily accessed from the controller

Prices for the Gram Standard Plus Double Door range

and downloaded for review on a PC. Operators can also

start at £3,975.00 for the Standard PLUS K 139 FFG C1 6N

choose from built-in refrigeration or remote cooling with a

Refrigerator.

multi-valve connection.”

For more information on models within the Hoshizaki range,

please

visit

https://hoshizaki-europe.com/

home/?lang=en_uk

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Attensi Helps Leon ‘Level Up’ Training During the Pandemic with Innovative Gamification Solution LOCKDOWN has seen Naturally Fast Food brand LEON help its work family master new skills and hit the ground running in new roles, thanks to a new gamified training solution from Attensi.

I

nitially launched during lockdown, more than 85

productively to master new skills to help them advance in

per cent of LEON’s team were able to complete the

their careers. In fact, when we launched the platform, we

company’s new training programme in just the first six

had a competition for who could get the highest score and

weeks. Over 39,000 play-throughs of training scenarios

it got really competitive. The response blew me away, I had

were completed across 12 modules, which involved simulations set in a 3D replica of a LEON restaurant with authentic dialogue and game characters.

The learning generated unprecedented results based on

no idea it was going to be so well received!”

LEON can now create, develop and publish its own content on the Attensi app, allowing the company to update its training modules when and where required.

how employees reacted in a realistic scenario, with the in-

Ritchie said: “Attensi’s platform is fluid so we can change

app data providing managers with fast feedback to take

things very quickly. It’s also very easy to use and that’s

their people to the next level when delivering new menus,

really important especially when time is so precious.

safety processes, and more.

The gamified training programme comes on the back of LEON’s search for several years to reinvent its learning experience digitally for its employees.

“We were very lucky when we launched the Attensi solution because in a pandemic, you can’t have that faceto-face interaction.”

Attensi UK MD, Krister Kristiansen, commented: “We are

Shereen Ritchie, Managing Director of LEON UK,

delighted to have helped LEON to adopt a scalable new

explained: “We used to have a lot of manuals, face-to-face

approach to learning and development using gamified

training and a training school which were all were amazing

simulation training.

in their own way, but they weren’t scalable. We really found

“Helping people to increase their working know-how

that as LEON expanded and we started to grow a global

and achieve mastery in their roles is at the heart of what

team who all needed to join the Leon culture, we needed a

we do at Attensi. To see LEON’s team benefit to this end

more fluid and digital solution.

from their new training has been a great pleasure, and a

“Attensi platform is a game-changer for LEON, because it helps us set our people up for success.

testament to how well LEON has anchored this initiative in their organisation.

“We wanted a gamified solution because training needs

“Through the measurable impact data and insights

to be exciting and the person doing it needs to want to learn.

that their training will generate, we look forward to seeing

“Our people were able to use the time in lockdown

LEON’s team continue ever higher on their path to success.”

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Bright Hygiene calls on the hospitality community to work together to support its’ own The crossROADS, a new venture in Oakington near Cambridge, is currently searching for people from the beleaguered hospitality industry to set up and run a business offering one of the following: coffee, gelato ice cream or handmade chocolates. The successful three applicants will receive rent-free premises, equipment and advice from a range of business mentors to help get their new business started.

T

he social enterprise has been set up for

initiative will be replicated by others all over the UK to help

people in the hospitality industry who

more people similarly affected by Covid 19; giving them

have lost their jobs owing to Covid-19. The

the tools they need to start their own businesses. After

premises are owned by kitchen cleaning

six months to a year, it is expected that the crossROADS’

company Bright Hygiene, which is offering

businesses will be successful enough to find their own

the building rent free to give people a life-changing

paid-for premises, making space for three new candidates.

opportunity as well as creating an open and welcoming

Fran Smith, Managing Director at Bright Hygiene said:

venue for local people to meet and buy delicious coffee,

“We are excited to be able to provide this opportunity to

chocolate and ice-cream.

people within the hospitality industry, which has been so

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does it give three people a unique opportunity to start their dream business, but that the idea catches on. If a small company like Bright Hygiene can do this, what can other businesses do?”

Ross Smith, from the crossROADS initiative, said: “This has been a tough year for everyone, and we need to work together to help get through it. We want to get the community involved, giving them an amazing place to meet and enjoy guilt free goodies, and a chance to reconnect with their community post lockdown, but also to get local businesspeople involved, helping us to provide equipment and the absolute best advice to our three business owners.

“Successful applicants need to demonstrate commitment, motivation and to show that they are ready to set up their own business. They also need to have the right attitude in terms of developing a community and forming a close-knit team with the other successful applicants. If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to hear from you”.

If you or any of your industry contacts would like to get involved; either applying to become one of the Crossroads’ business owners, or by offering equipment, mentoring advice or any other support, please contact Ross on 07778 463597.

JJ Helps Takeaways Put Quality Kebab on the Menu

J

J Foodservice has launched Pre-Cooked and Sliced Doner Kebab to help restaurants, pubs and takeaways put quality kebab on the menu.

“As restaurants convert to takeaway and delivery

only, we want to help them put one of the Nation’s favourite takeaways on their menu,” said Chief Product Officer, Sezer Ozkul.

Available in lamb and chicken variants, the doner can be microwaved from frozen in as little as 2-3 minutes, helping to improve convenience for busy caterers.

“Serve in warm tortilla with salad for the ultimate quality kebab”, said Sezer.

JJ is supporting shops with free, downloadable POS for shop windows.

The doner is available in chicken and lamb variants, from £9.99 for 4 x 500g.

Buy Pre-Cut Cooked Doner Kebab here.

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Fish and Chip or Seafood business near the English Coast?

List your coastal business FOR FREE on booking tool englandscoast.com

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021 is set to be the year of the staycation (when it is safe to explore), and whether you’re an accommodation provider, food or drink

establishment, attraction or event, if you’re a coastal business in England, you can boost your marketing presence without spending a penny – now there’s some good news at last!

• Northumberland – Wild Coast • Durham and the North East – Reclaimed Coast • Yorkshire – Heritage Coast • East Coast – Natural Coast • South East – Cultural Coast • South Coast – Jurassic Coast • South West – Active Coast • North West – Explorer’s Coast England’s Coast – audience and reach

Simply list your business on www.englandscoast.com/en,

• Primary target audience is couples and individuals

a dynamic marketing and booking tool and one-stop shop

aged 40+ travelling without children from all markets,

to drive UK and international visitors to the wonderful

encouraging visits in the shoulder and off-peak period

English coastline.

It is supported by the national tourist board VisitEngland as part of its Discover England Fund. Visitors to the website can research their trip, navigate the coastal areas virtually, build itineraries and book directly with the provider.

• In the domestic market, families and Millennials are key to supporting the recovery of the sector • Over 56k followers across social media channels in 6 languages, 21k UK followers • Content includes a constant stream of inspiring blogs

England’s Coast is currently running a major promotional

and local stories highlighting the wonderful characters

UK campaign to encourage visitors to holiday on the coast

and beauty of England’s Coast, shared across social

when it’s safe and to help kick-start coastal economies.

media platforms

Samantha Richardson, Director of National Coastal

To help boost your business, sign up to England’s Coast

Tourism Academy which delivers the project, says:

and be part of the campaign to turn the tide for coastal

“England’s Coast was launched in 2018 to help international

tourism. Listing is completely free and you can sign

travellers discover more about our amazing coastline and

your business up to England’s Coast HERE (https://

book a visit, as research indicated that most international

www.englandscoast.com/en/business-listing-hub/register)

visitors knew very little about our coast. The objective is

For more information on England’s Coast visit www.

to support our coastal economies to grow tourism beyond

englandscoast.com/en or contact Sheron Crossman, National

the main summer season, to encourage longer stays and

Coastal Tourism Academy Marketing & Communications:

a better connection to local people, places and products.

Sheron.crossman@coastaltourismacademy.co.uk.

Due to the current pandemic, we are now also supporting

England’s Coast advises visitors to adhere to local travel

the domestic recovery of the coastal tourism sector and

restrictions and regional tiers, which can be found on the

encouraging UK residents to rediscover our amazing

Gov UK website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/full-list-of-

coastline.”

local-restriction-tiers-by-area.

With over 2,000 businesses already listed, England’s Coast

The England’s Coast project is delivered by the National

welcomes accommodation providers within five miles of

Coastal Tourism Academy, whose partners include: The

the coastline or within 15 miles for all other visitor-facing

Yorkshire Coast, Visit Scarborough, The North York Moors

tourism businesses. There is no catch, and all users book

National Park Authority, Visit East Yorkshire, Visit Lancashire,

directly with the provider.

Visit Cumbria, This is Durham, Visit Northumberland, Visit

Providing a diverse range of options for coastal day

Essex, Visit Thanet, Dover/White Cliffs Country, Creative Coast

trips, short breaks and staycations for holidaymakers

Kent, Visit Brighton, Experience West Sussex, Visit Portsmouth,

around the UK, the whole of England’s Coast is featured

Discover Gosport, Visit Isle of Wight, Coast with the Most

via eight easily navigable regions. Each features the

-Bournemouth/Christchurch/Poole, Somerset and Exmoor

‘must-see’ attractions and unique characteristics of that

National Park – The Hinkley Tourism Action Partnership, P&O

particular stretch:

Ferries, Hornblower City Cruises Poole, The Seafood Coast.

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Brexit has changed how we trade, fish and work with the EU – and Seafish is providing practical support to help seafood businesses understand the new rules.

T

he UK left the European Union (EU) on 31

For further insight to the UK’s exit from the EU in

January 2020. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation

relation to the seafood industry, please visit https://

Agreement (TCA) came into force at 23:00 on 31

www.seafish.org/trade-and-regulation/uk-exit-from-the-eu

December 2020. The new agreement means there are

And for an overview of what the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement new rules mean for how the

changes to: • Trading seafood products between the UK and the EU which will affects customs, tariffs, food safety checks and labelling; • Fisheries, quotas and how we approach fisheries management; • Access to people for labour as freedom of movement ends for people coming from the EU to the UK to work; • Other EU laws and programmes that may affect how we

UK will trade seafood with the EU, and how this will affect customs, tariffs, VAT and labelling, visit https:// www.seafish.org/trade-and-regulation/uk-exit-from-theeu/seafood-trade-under-the-eu-uk-trade-and-cooperationagreement/ Or contact the Seafish Regulation team on regulation@seafish.co.uk.

do business with the EU.

Young’s Seafood celebrates hitting 2020 packaging reduction targets ahead of schedule

G

rimsby, U.K. – December 2020: Young’s Seafood is celebrating a major milestone in reducing its environmental

impact

and

promoting

sustainable

business practices after meeting all its 2020 targets for packaging reduction, ahead of the self-imposed end of year deadline.

In 2018 Young’s committed to reduce plastic packaging by 10%,

use of packaging is a vital part of this.

“The packaging reduction we have achieved to date has also allowed us to generate additional environmental benefits, including taking 256 lorries of the roads and significantly reducing our carbon footprint.

“This is not the end of the road by any means, the results to-date are brilliant, but we must not lose site of the journey ahead.”

whilst significantly cutting its use of paper packaging. This was part of a broader strategy to ensure that 100% of all its packaging is

About Young’s

reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Young’s Seafood Limited is the UK’s leading fish and seafood

Young’s is proud to have now achieved those targets early, successfully removing over 170 tonnes of unnecessary paper packaging and 300 tonnes of plastic packaging in the process.

To achieve its targets on plastics, which are linked to the UK’s Plastics Pact, it undertook a review of its entire product range. In addition, Young’s was able to replace 127 tonnes of other plastics with recyclable materials.

Young’s success has been down to its focused strategy which comprises of five distinct components: Redesign, Remove, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Helen Nickells, Head of Packaging Development at Young’s said: “We are hugely aware of our responsibility to bring great tasting

business, inspiring consumers to love fish through its fresh, frozen, own-label and branded products. Proudly making delicious fish dishes for over 200 years, the company is home to the Young’s brand - famous today for making family favourites such as Chip Shop and the UK’s number one premium seafood brand, Gastro.

Young’s is a leading supplier of seafood to the hospitality industry offering an extensive portfolio of products through its Young’s Foodservice and Kingfrost brands. Proudly British, Young’s International offers its exceptional quality frozen fish and stand out innovation to countries around the world.

Young’s believes in doing the right thing by its people, planet and partners. Through its Fish for Life programme, it is dedicated to doing this in a responsible and sustainable manner that protects the industry and the environment.

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MONEY MATTERS

Hospitality sector pay highest car insurance says report Hospitality workers pay the highest car insurance premiums for insuring their personal vehicles, according to new data from a leading UK motoring insurance comparison website

Q

uotezone.co.uk found the average annual

hospitality sector with furlough and redundancies across

premium for bar managers was £928, with

the industry. If workers from restaurants, bars and hotels

restaurant owners following at £934, and

are struggling to find an affordable policy, I would advise

bar staff, £964. Restaurant managers have the highest

using a comparison website such as ours so you can see a

premiums, £968.

wide range of quotes, which should increase your odds of

At the other end of the scale, police officers have the

finding a suitable policy at a cheaper price. If the policy

lowest average insurance premiums at £489, followed by

is still beyond your budget you could consider taking

ministers of religion, £547, and driving instructors, £591.

out telematics insurance, which is usually cheaper, or

The analysis is based on a sample of over 800,000 car insurance policies compiled from across the UK during 2020.

downgrading your car for one in a lower insurance group, which could help to lower your premium a little.

Responding to the data, Quotezone.co.uk founder Greg

“But whatever your occupation happens to be, it’s clear

Wilson comments: “Your occupation is just one of the

that your job title can have a significant impact on your car

variables that go into an insurance provider’s premium

insurance premium. Given how many people have changed

calculation, but it is an important one.

jobs recently and the fact that many may be thinking

“This has been an incredibly difficult time for the

about doing so as we begin a new year, it’s worth stressing that policyholders have an obligation to inform their car insurance providers if there has been a material change to their policy details, such as job title.

“It’s also worth bearing in mind that smaller changes to the way people work can sometimes affect the premium too. For example, if policyholders now work from home, parking their car on a private driveway, not using their car for business use or the commuter journey could potentially result in a reduced premium.”

Recommended by 97% of reviewers, Quotezone.co.uk helps around 3 million users every year, with over 400 insurance brands across 60 different products including niche items such as pub insurance, restaurant insurance and public liability insurance.

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MONEY MATTERS

Scottish compostable packaging firm is 75th fastest growing company in the UK Vegware, the global plant-based disposables specialist, has ranked 75th in this year’s Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list of Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing sales, and just fourth among the Scottish firms. Reporting 43% growth from 2019 to 2020, the manufacturer of compostable cups, tableware and takeaway packaging features in growth rankings for the second time in 2020

V

egware

also

international companies

has sales,

in

the

the

fastest

topping 2020

all

Sunday

growing

“2020 has been a testing year for everyone, and

Scottish

we have been endlessly impressed by the creativity

Times

and resilience shown by our friends in foodservice.

International Track 200, ranking 37th fastest in the UK.

We’re pleased that our products have played a part

From its Edinburgh HQ, Vegware has seen clients across

in allowing many food businesses to keep on serving.

the globe choosing its bio-based and compostable

We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our clients, to

foodservice packaging solutions. It has clients in

our raw material suppliers, and to our bank, Santander,

over 70 countries around the world, with distribution

for their support through a challenging period.”

throughout Europe, the Middle East, South America,

This year’s Fast Track special Covid-19 edition also

and the Caribbean, and operational bases in the UK,

highlights the contribution that private companies

USA, Hong Kong and Australia.

have made to the UK during the pandemic.

Its impact on packaging end-of-life solutions is also growing. Now, trade composting collections are available for Vegware packaging in 55 of the UK’s largest towns and cities, covering 72% of the UK’s urban population.

V

egware is a manufacturer and visionary brand, the global specialist in plant-based compostable

foodservice packaging.

“Growing sales to over £42.5m in 2020 from £30.8m

Vegware’s award-winning catering disposables are

in 2019 is a fantastic result which validates our mission

made from plants, using renewable, lower carbon

and reflects the global appetite for high quality

or recycled materials, and can all be commercially

foodservice packaging which drives a sustainability

composted with food waste where accepted. Trade

agenda as well as offering hygiene,” commented

waste collections are available to Vegware clients in

Vegware founder and CEO Joe Frankel.

55 of the UK’s largest towns and cities.

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MONEY MATTERS

How to get Approved for Finance At Johnson Reed, we know how important investing in your business is, and how it has to be done right. This is why we offer hands-on support to our clients in securing their funds, at the best price, because rates matter, to us and to you, when it’s your business.

I

f you are interested in a business loan, equipment

Have a rationale Your business is more likely to be accepted for finance if you have a clear rationale or business plan for the purchase. By answering the following questions: What is the finance for?

How will it be used?

How will it benefit your business?

How will it help you generate turnover?

finance or leasing from Johnson Reed, visit our

The lender will be able to clearly see the plan for the

website, drop us a call (0161 429 6949) or an email

business, how it can generate revenue using the finance,

(info@johnsonreed.co.uk).

giving confidence to the lender to accept your rationale and

Applying and then being rejected for equipment finance

confidence that you can make repayments. Being prepared

or loans for your business can be disappointing and

and knowing your business inside out, as of course you

frustrating, not to mention time consuming, even more so

do, is exactly how you can you can boost your chances to

in the current climate. This is why we are encouraging our

secure that all important investment for your business.

businesses to follow the correct process and work with us to process their applications efficiently and have a better chance of securing the best deal possible.

It’s safe to say that lenders do not need an excuse to turn down applications, which means your application needs to tick every box, cross every ‘t’ and dot every ‘i’, in order to give you the best possible chance. Our job is to help you, so here are some of our top tips on how to get approved for finance.

Have a target outcome in mind Lenders will either provide finance for your equipment, to help support your business and its operations, selling to customers, such as a frying range for a chip shop, oven for a restaurant or squat rack for a gym. However, you may require a business loan, which may support your business by helping to invest in equipment, stabilise cash flow as well as giving you money for a rainy day. By establishing which of these two target outcomes is suitable for you and your business, you can ensure you get the right finance for the right reasons, giving your business the best time of investment.

Get the right equipment

Check your credit score and documents By having your credit score in order (we use Experian), with updated history, addresses, details and information, as well as any documents ready-to-hand. Having information and documents such as bank statements, accounts, ID and rationale for investment can all help to ensure your application is processed quickly and efficiently, without delays or hesitation from the lender.

Think like an underwriter You need to install confidence in underwriters when applying for finance. They are paid to assess your application by scrutinising every aspect of it, to establish whether there are any doubts about you or your business, and its ability to succeed in repaying the finance that you need. Therefore, it makes sense to think like one, try and visualise what they are thinking when processing your application. Are you presenting the best case for your business to be approved?

Are you presenting a clear rationale, with up-to-date documents and reasoning behind any questions they have regarding your business? The answer to these questions needs to be ‘yes’ to give your business the best chance.

Most lenders prefer equipment in a good condition from a

If you are interested in a business loan, equipment

recognised supplier, such as those we work with at Johnson

finance or leasing from Johnson Reed, visit our website,

Reed. The finance for your equipment will be secured against

drop us a call (0161 429 6949) or an email (info@

the value of the asset, therefore the working condition, type

johnsonreed.co.uk).

and origin of the equipment will help to reassure the lender that it can help your business, whether its use is directly or indirectly connected to turnover, in order to be sure your business can repay the finance. This gives the lender confidence in your business and the investment.

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Women in Fish and Chips hosted held a successful Zoom webinar conference on January 18th, 2020, to help shops to connect and share ideas during the lockdown.

T

he JJ Foodservice-backed initiative hosted seven inspiring speakers under the theme ‘Innovating

MONEY MATTERS

Women in Fish and Chip Keeps Shops Connected and Inspired During Lockdown

to Thrive,’ covering menu ideas, eating in trends

and lockdown success stories.

More than 50 shops attended from across the UK, together with industry bodies Seafish and the Marine Stewardship Council.

“Lockdown can be isolating – not just for people working from home but for businesses too,” said Chief Product Officer at JJ, Sezer Ozkul.

“We were delighted to host some of the UK’s best shops to share ideas.”

Social Media Tips and Local Partnerships Director of Hooked-on-the-Heath in Cheshire, Tori Howard, ran a popular session on how to use Tik Tok, one of the fastest-growing social media platforms.

“Since the lockdowns, people are experimenting with making their own videos, so we decided to give it a try.

We ended up going viral with more than 300K views,” she said.

Meanwhile, Vicky Webster, Owner of Captain Cod in

About Women in Fish and Chips

Chislehurst achieved a years’ worth of sales in three

WIFC is a free event organised by JJ Foodservice for female

months by partnering with a local pizzeria to expand her

fish and chip shop owners and aspiring managers. The

online menu.

event is designed to help businesses to connect with other

“I was determined not to be beaten by the pandemic,” she said.

The fish and chip sector has outperformed the total eating out market during the pandemic, according to Suzi Pegg-Darlison, Market Insight Analyst at Seafish.

Shops have seen a 27% decline in sales versus 49% in pubs and 33% in casual dining.

“Concepts like meal deals and food subscriptions could help shops grab an even larger share on the market in future,” she said.

successful shops and grow business networks. If you would like to register to attend future events, please sign up here.

WiFC will be launching a Fish and Chips with a View Guide in 2021 to promote the best shops to the Staycation market.

Register your shop here.

About JJ Foodservice JJ Foodservice operates across eleven UK branches, supplying food, drink, packaging and cleaning products to all kinds of fish and seafood customers from restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, mobile caterers and more. JJ cares passionately about supporting the fish and chip sector.

50% of shops that attended the webinar said they saw an

Fish is purchased directly from vessels and products are fully

increase in sales during pandemic, according to a live poll.

traceable, helping to ensure a robust and sustainable supply

All sessions are available to watch via JJ’s YouTube

chain. Orders can be placed online via the JJ website or App

channel. Watch them here.

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TRADE DIRECTORY

Bain Marie Liners Easy Liners Easy Liners Ltd, Unit 14, Chester Park, Alfreton Road, Derby, DE21 4AS T: 01332 412273 or 07447 146512 E: info@easyliners.co.uk W: www.easyliners.co.uk

Easy Bags Ltd Enterprise Road, Millennium Business Park Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 7JX T: 01623 423423 E: customerservice@easybags.net W: www.easybags.net Daymark-Supplies Ltd www.daymark-supplies.co.uk The Refill Centre Ltd, t/a Daymark-Supplies, Unit 14, Poplars Farm, Forshaw Heath Road, Earlswood, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 5JX 0845 23 015 23

Sirane Ltd www.sirane.com Sirane Ltd, European Development Centre, Stafford Park 6, Telford, TF3 3AT 01952 230055

GM Packaging Ltd www.gmpackaging.co.uk Unit B7, Tyne Tunnel Estate, Hamar Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7XB 0191 296 2007

Batter Suppliers Goldensheaf Kerry Foodservice, Bristol T: 0800 138 1938 E: Julian.warner@kerry.com W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk

Henry Jones Kerry Foodservice, Bristol T: 0800 138 1938 E: Julian.warner@kerry.com W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk

Henry Colbeck

Fryers Mate

Seventh Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0HG sales@colbeck.co.uk 0191 482 4242

www.fryersmate.com Unit 3, Great Northern Way, Great Northern Terrace, Lincoln LN5 8XF 01522 542054

Weston Catering Supplies

www.falconfoodservice.com Wallace View, Hillfoots Road, Stirling, FK9 5PY info@falconfoodservice.co.uk 01786 455200

www.westoncateringsupplies.com Unit S4, Mendip Business Park, Rooksbridge, Somerset BS26 2U westcatering@hotmail.com 01934 750367

Business and Property Sales Rosens Business Transfer Agency www.rosens.co.uk Unit 3, Alexander Charles House, Station Passage, South Woodford, London, E18 1JL info@rosens.co.uk 0208 539 6426

Fish Friers- Part of the Altius Group www.fishfriers.co.uk 7b Edward 7th Quay, Navigation Way, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2YF info@fishfriers.co.uk 0844 248 8257

Business Buyers.com - Part of the Altius Group

Regional shops throughout the UK or on-line www.nisbets.com Fourth Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8T sales@nisbets.co.uk 0845 140 5555 or 0117 316 5000

Hopkins Catering www.hopkins.biz Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9NF info@hopkins.biz 0113 257 7934

www.bluesealequipment.co.uk Unit 67, Gravelly Industrial Park, Gravelly Park, Birmingham, B24 8TQ 0121 327 5575

www.emfgroup.com 3 Cornhill, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1DW info@emfgroup.com 01404 813762

Catering Equipment Suppliers/ Spares Shop Equip Park View, North Street, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9BN T: 0845 400 1044 E: sales@shop-equip.com W: www.shop-equip.com

Total QSR Ltd Crown Chambers, 7a Market Place Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES T: 01225 791848 W: www.totalqsr.co.uk Fast Food Systems Limited

Middleton Food Products Ltd,

Carlton Catering Equipment

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Nisbets Plc

Everett, Masson & Furby

T: 0845 3711 522 E: hello@worldofceres.com W: www.worldofceres.com W: www.thebattercompany.co.uk

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www.marfast.co.uk 30 Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8NN pani@marfast.co.uk 0161 833 0024

MCS Technical Products Ltd

Seriously Good Gluten Free

www.middletonfoods.com 655 Willenhall Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3LH sales@middletonfoods.com 01902 608122 or 08453 706 550

Marfast

www.altiusgroup.co.uk Business Buyers.co.uk Incorporating Bruce & Co Redwoods Dowling Kerr Kings Business contact@businessbuyers.co.uk 01772 775776

E: info@totalqsr.co.uk

Ceres | Pure Food Innovation

Falcon Foodservice Equipment

www.fast-food-systems.co.uk Unit 1, Headley Park 9, Headley Road East Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SQ sales@ffsbrands.co.uk 01189 441100 www.chippersandpeelers.com Grange Farm, Braithwell Road, Ravenfield, Rotherham , South Yorks., S65 4LP carltoncatering@sky.com 01709 540004

www.mcstechproducts.co.uk Building 2, Westmead Drive, Swindon, SN5 7YT sales@mcstechproduct.co.uk 01793 5383908

Blue Seal

Restaurant Supply Store www.restaurantsupplystore.co.uk Unit 7, Hatton Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6RP sales@restaurantsupplystore.co.uk 01375 651 600

Velox Grills www.veloxgrills.com Manor Farm, Manor Road Wantage, Oxon., OX12 8NE sales@veloxgrills.com 01235 770133

Caterparts Limited www.caterparts.com The Engine Shed, Top Station Road, Brackley, Bucks., NN13 7UG sales@caterparts.com 0845 130 8060

Vmotouk www.vmoto-uk.com 29 Shand Street London E1 2ES info@vmoto-uk.com 0800 133 7304

King Edward www.kingedward.co.uk Unit 1A, Porthouse Ind. Estate, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4NS oven@kingedward.co.uk

E&R Moffat ww.ermoffat.co.uk Bonnybridge FK4 2BS sales@ermoffat.co.uk 01324 812272 February and March 2021 • Fastfood Professional

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www.sweetheat.co.uk 16 Millwater Avenue Dewsbury, West Yorks. WF12 9QN sales@sweet nheat.co.uk 01924 488619

Mitchell and Cooper Ltd www.bonzer.co.uk 136-140 Framfield Road Uckfield East Sussex, TN22 5AU sales@mitchellcooper.co.uk 0845 0177 488

Synergy Grill www.synergygrill.com Active Food Systems Ltd., Synergy House, 70 High Street, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambs., PE19 5RH Info@synergygrill.com 01480 811000

Comark Instruments www.comarkinstruments.com 52 Hurricane Way,Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6JB sales@comarkinstruments.com 0207 942 0712

Cook Co Nottingham Ltd www.cookco.ltd.uk 99 Manvers Street, Nottingham, NG2 4NU sale@cookco.ltd.uk 0115 912 1188

No-Fli Limited www.no-fli.com Building C, Knaresborough Technology Park, Manse Lane, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, HG5 8LF hello@no-fi.com 01423 855600

Electronic Temperature instruments Ltd www.etiltd.com Easting Close, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8HQ sales@etiltd.com 01903 202151

Lowe Rental Ltd www.lowerental.co.uk Unit J, Knockmore Ind. Estate, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, BT28 2EJ mail@lowerental.com 028 9260 4619

Alliance On-line www.allianceonline.co.uk Alliance House, Marshfield Bank, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8UY hello@allianceonline.co.uk 0844 499 4300

Chicken Coaters & Marinades Chicken Train Kerry Foodservice, Birstol, T: 0800 138 1938 E: julian.warner@kerry.com W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk

Chicken Frying and Cooking Equipment Jestic Foodservice Equipment www.jestic.co.uk Units 3 & 4, Dana Estate, Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6UU info@jestic.co.uk 01892 831960

Kuroma www.premier1filtration.co.uk Kiln Head Spring, Kneeton Lane, Barton, DL10 6NB info@premier1filtration.com 01325 377189

Hopkins Catering www.hopkins.biz Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9NF info@hopkins.biz 0113 257 7934

PD Catering International www.pizzadirect.co.uk MFG Group Nile Street Bolton, Lancs.

BL3 6BW info@pizzadirect.co.uk 01284 382800

Pandnet Ltd (Kuroma) www.kuroma.com Unit 1, Premier Works Canal Street South Wigston Leicester LE18 4PL 0116 2772 372

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Storeys Bar Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5TQ sales@mammothcleaningsupplies.co.uk 0800 432 0224

Cold Drinks and Slush Us 4 Slush Limited www.us4slush.com 4 Middle Road.

Bailie Gate Industrial Estate, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset.

BH21 4DB sales@us4slush.com 01202 666922

Longo & Co www.mrwhippy.biz Unit 5A, Steps Industrial Estate Magdale, Honley West Yorkshire, HD9 6RA info@slushmachines.co.uk 01484 606352

SnowShock Ltd Snowshock.com Unit 43 Invincible Drive, Armstrong Industrial Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7HX sales@snowshock.com 0330 053 6132

Crisps and Snacks Palmer and Harvey www.palmerharvey.co.uk 106 – 112 Davigdor Road Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1RE 01273 222 100

Salty Dog

Chippers and Peelers Carlton Catering Equipment www.chippersandpeelers.com Grange Farm, Braithwell Road, Ravenfield, Rotherham South Yorks., S65 4LP 01709 540004

Regrit-it www.regrit-it.com 1st Floor Rear, 40 Percy Park Tynemouth, North Tyneside.

NE30 4JX sales@regrit-it.com 07740 664410

Williams Catering Products www.williamspotatoes.co.uk Exeworthy Farm, Staplake Lane, Starcross, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8QT info@williamspotatoes.co.uk 01626 890871

Cleaning Materials Ecolab UK www.en-uk.ecolab.com Various UK locations custHelpDesk.UK@ecolab.com Central: 0 02920 852000

Dibs Distribution www.dibsdistribution.co.uk 1432b Clock Tower Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6DT sales@dibs.uk.com 0208 568 6668

Mammoth Cleaning Supplies.co.uk

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Sweetheat

Pattersons www.pattersons.co.uk Winterstoke Road Bristol, BS3 2NS contact@pattersons.co.uk 0117 934 1270

www.saltydog-grrr.com Salty Towers PO Box 766 Chesham Bucks., HP5 3YD info@saltydog-grrr.com 01494 774422

Curry and Gravy Mixes Dinaclass Kerry Food Service, Bristol, T: 0800 138 1938 E: julian.warner@kerry.com W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk

Kerry Foodservice www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk Thorpe Lea Manor, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8HY info@kerry-foodservice.co.uk 01784 430777

Deep Premises Cleaning Bright Hygiene www.brighthygiene.co.uk Omega House, Unit 7, Sarbir Industrial Park, Cambridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EU 0800 093 7840 February and March 2021 • Fastfood Professional

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Vapor Clean www.vaporclean.co.uk 1st Floor Dairy Unit, Ebdon Bow Farm, Wick Saint Lawrence, Weston Super Mare, BS22 7YU 01934 611242

Delivery Bikes Justebikes www.justebikes.co.uk 216 Hinckley Road Leicester, LE3 0TH info@justebikes.co.uk 0116 3666 980

Free Go Electric Bikes www.freegoelectricbikes.com 3 St Denys Road, Portswood, Southampton Hampshire, SO17 2GN enquiries@freegoelectricbikes.com 0800 077 8711

Digital Menu Systems Lashbrookes.com Ltd Limerick Works, Limerick Road, Dormanstown, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 5JU T: 01642 482629 E: lashbrookuk@hotmail.co.uk W: www.lashbrooks.com

Harlequin Printing and Packaging Harlequin House, Coed Cae Lane, Pontyclun, South Wales, CF72 9EW T: 01443 222219 E: info@harlequinprintgroup.co.uk W: www.harlequinprintgroup.co.uk

BD Signs Nottingham www.bdsignsnottingham.co.uk Unit 18, Bailey Brook Industrial Estate, Amber Langley Drive, Langley Mill, Nottingham, NG16 4BE info@bdsignsnottingham.co.uk 0800 195 3610

Media Screen Solutions www.mediascreensolutions.com Cleveland House 116 Cleveland Street Wirral Merseyside, CH41 3RB enquiries@mediascreensolutions.com 0800 515690

Signagelive Limited www.signagelive.com Rectory Farm Barns Walden Road Little Chesterford Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1UD 01799 530110

Digital Media systems www.digitalmediasystems.co.uk Pressers House, 2 South Lane, Elland, West Yorks, HX5 0HG hello@digitalmediasystems.co.uk 01484 588895

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Duct Cleaning and servicing Specialists Advertise Here!

You could be telling readers about your business or service on this page Call Athol now to book a space on

07725 434173 Standard and Premium Box listings available

CKC in association with KLS 8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn PE30 1PH T: 01553 886101 / 07766 747405 W: www.ckconline.biz E: sales@ckconline.biz

De-Duct Cleaning Service Deduct offer a fast & efficient Nationwide duct cleaning service with FREE shop survey T: 07806 487239 or 0333 772 0089 E: info@de-duct.co.uk W: www.de-duct.co.uk Just Filters www.justfilters.co.uk Omega House, Unit 7, Sarbir Industrial Park, Cambridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EU info@justfilters.co.uk 01279 420289

Network Hygiene www.networkhygiene.com Knowledge Centre, Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3BY ian@networkhygiene.com 0333 577 6384

Ethnic foods Shana Foods www.martinsolveig.fr/rubicon/ Unit 5 Second Way, Wembley Middlesex, HA9 0YJ info@shanafoods.com 0208 8782 3200

Wing Yip www.wingyip.com 375 Nechells Park Road Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5NT enquiries@wingyip.com 0121 327 6618

Fats and Oils Vandemoortele/P100 P100 has over 60 years of frying experience, helping to create great tasting food time and time again. Being refined to the purest level, P100 offers unrivalled consistancy in taste and freshness from the first portion to the last.

T: 0208 814 7810 M: 07912 389446 W: www.vandermoortele.com

Olenex Trading (UK) Ltd www.olenex-uk.com ADM Trading (UK) Limited, Church Manorway, Erith, Kent, DA8 1DL

E: ukinfo@adm.com T: 01322 444836 W: www.olinex-uk.com The

Fryers’ Favourite For Over 60 Years.

Nortech Foods Limited

www.nortechfoods.co.uk For information, advice, or customer support material please Olenex Trading (UK) Limited. Tel: 01322 444836 e-mail: ukinfo@olenex.com Ings Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9TL info@nortechfoods.co.uk 01302 390880

Arrow Oils Limited www.arrowoils.co.uk Glebe Street, Shaw, Oldham Lancashire, OL2 7SF collections@arrowoils.co.uk 01706 880796

EPOS Systems

Finance, Leasing & Insurance

Integer

Complete Leasing Solutions Ltd

Manchester: 167 Heywood Road, Prestwich Manchester, M25 1LB Scotland: 89 Main Street, Winchburgh West Lothian, EH52 6RA T: 0871 566 0766 E: Manchester: geoff@integeruk.com Scotland: jim@integeruk.com• W: www.integeruk.com

Manor Farm,

Kepos Systems Ltd www.kepos.co.uk 10 Gunton Road, London, SW17 9EL sales@kepos.co.uk 07939 927624

Revel Systems London Office www.revelsystems.com Moorgate 1 Fore Street London, EC2Y 5EJ info@revelsystems.com 0203 8081 036

It’s Lolly ltd www.itslolly.com Crystal Gate 28-30 Worship Street London EC2A 2AH 0800 038 5389

Chilworth Old Village, Southampton, Hants, SO16 7JP T: 023 8076 6467 E: info@corporateasset.co.uk

Corporate Asset Solutions Manor Farm,, Chilworth Old Village, Soputrhampton, Hants, SO16 7JP 023 8076 6467

Johnson Reed Bridge House, Newbridge Lane, Stockport, SK1 2NA T: 0161 429 6949 E: info@johnsonreed.co.uk W: www.johnsonreed.co.uk

Glover & Howe Insurance Services www.gloverhowe.co.uk 4 St Peters Court, St Peters Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11 1WD insurance@gloverhowe.co.uk 0845 602 3866 February and March 2021 • Fastfood Professional

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Collins Seafoods Ltd Unit 2, Park 2000,

Unique Seafood www.uniqueseafood.co.uk 2 Floor, Grabbex Business Park, Murray Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3QY 0203 260 3580

Millennium Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham, DL5 6AR

T: 01325 315544 E: sales@collinsseafoods.co.uk W: www.collinsseafoods.co.uk Sma les www.smales.co.uk 30 West Dock Street, Hull, HU3 4HL 01482 324997

FAS 2000 Ltd/Fastnet Fish www.fastnetfish.com Estate Road No.5, South Humberside Industrial Estate, Grimsby, N.E. Lincs., DN31 2TG mike@fastnetfish.com 01472 240777

Wraggs Seafoods Ltd www.wraggsseafoods.co.uk Unit 2, Park 2000, Heighington Lane Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, DL5 6AR sales@wraggsseafood.co.uk 01132 498832

J Sykes & Sons Ltd www.sykesseafoods.co.uk New Smithfield Market, New Smithfield House, Whitworth Street East, Manchester, M11 2WP hello@sykesseafoods.co.uk 0161 223 9311

Amanda Seafoods A/S www.amanda-seaffods.dk/en Constatiavej 29, DK-9900, Frederikshavn info@amanda-seafoods.dk +45 96 22 15 00

Mannin Fish Ltd www.manninfish.co.uk 3 Sterling Court, Stevenage, Herts., SG1 2JY 01438 359444

Xpress Fish www.xpressfish.net 351 South Boulevard, Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 4DY info@xpressfish.net 01482 633550

Whitby Seafoods Ltd www.whitby-seafoods.com Fairfield Way, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4PU 01947 606101

Young’s Foodservice www.youngsfoodservice.co.uk Ross House, Wickham Road, Grimsby, DN31 3SW care@youngsseafood.co.uk 0800 132 096

Royal Greenland Ltd www.royalgreenland.com Gateway House, Styal Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5WY 0161 490 4249

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Fish & Chip Shop Suppliers VA Whitley & Co Ltd Milward House Fir Street Heywood OL10 1NW T: 01706 364211 E: sales@vahitley.co.uk W: www.vawhitley.co.uk

Friars Pride Milward House Head Office & Peterborough Depot: Oxney Rd Indst Est, Peterborough, PE1 5YW T: 01733 316400 Fx: 01733 316425 E: sales@friarspride.com W: www.friarspride.com

JJ Food Service Innova Park, 7 Solar Way, Enfield, EN3 7XY T: General 08433 090991 T: Paul Brailsford – 07880 176015 E: info@jjfoodservice.com E: Paul.brailsford@jjfooodervice.com W: www.jjfooodservice.com Henry Colbeck Seventh Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0HG sales@colbeck.co.uk 0191 482 4242

T Quality www.tquality.co.uk Westmead Industrial Estate, Westlea, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7YY customercare@tquality.co.uk 01793 648900

Wilsons Seasonings Ltd www.americanchipspice.co.uk Stagenhoe Bottom Farm, Whitwell, Hertfordshire, SG4 8JN ew@americanchipspice.co.uk 01438 871967

Food Safety & Hygiene Checkit Limited Broers Building JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge, CB3 0FA

T: 01223 941450 E: info@checkit.net W: www.checkit.net Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) www.cieh.org Chadwick Court, 15 Hatfields, London, SE1 8DJ info@cieh.org 0207 928 6006

Frozen Food Suppliers

TRADE DIRECTORY

TRADE DIRECTORY

Fish Suppliers

Central Foods Maple Court, Ash Lane Collingtree Northampton NN4 0NB T: 01604 858 522 E: info@centralfoods.co.uk W: www.centralfoods.co.uk

Golden Valley Foods Maple Court, Ash Lane, Colling Tree, Northampton, NN4 0NB T: 01604 858522 E: enquiries@centralfoods.co.uk W: www.central foods.co.uk Brands/goldenvalleyfoods.aspx

Frying Ranges KFE Ltd Unit A-B, Bentley Business Park, Blenheim Way, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8LD, sales@kfeltd.co.uk www.kfeltd.co.uk 01778 380 448

Frank Ford Limerick Road, Dormanstown, Redcar Cleveland TS10 5JU

T: 01642 489868 E: amanda.barker@me-ff.com W: www.me-ff.com

Martyn Edwards Ltd Limerick Road, Dormanstown, Redcar Cleveland TS10 5JU

T: 01642489868 E: amanda.barker@me-ff.com W: www.me-ff.com

Fryline in association with KLS 8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn PE30 1PH

T: 01553 772935 / 07770 568939 W: www.klsonline.co.uk E: sales@klsonline.co.uk Florigo www.florigo.co.uk 4 Centech Park, Fringe Meadow Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch, B98 9NR info@florigo.co.uk 01527 592000

Hewigo (UK)Ltd www.hewigo.com Bateman House, Little Fields Way, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2BT sales@hewigo.com 0121 544 9120

Henry Nuttall Ltd www.henrynuttall.co.uk Manor Drive, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 3QU sales@henrynuttall.co.uk 01909 560808 February and March 2021 • Fastfood Professional

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Preston & Thomas Frying Ranges Ltd www.prestonandthomas.co.uk PO Box 728, Fareham, Hants, PO14 9QU info@prestonandthomas.co.uk 01732 757636

Mallinsons of Oldham Ltd www.mallinsonsofoldham.co.uk Trent Industrial Estate, Duchess St, Shaw Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7UT mallinsons.sales@btconnect.com 01706 299000

Valentine Equipment Limited www.valentinefryers.com 4 Trafford Road, Reading, Berks., RG1 8JS info@valentinefryers.com 0118 957 1344

Frying Range Engineers KLS Frying Ranges Service 8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn

T: 01553 772935 / 07770 568939 W: www.klsonline.co.uk E: sales@klsonline.co.uk

Gazebos/Mobile Units Instant Promotion (UK) Ltd www.instantpromotion.co.uk Unit 7, Liberty Industrial Park, South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SU enquiries@instantpromotions.co.uk 0117 963 1668

VTO (Vertical Take Off) Promart Manufacturing Ltd www.promart.co.uk Unit 2B Caddick Road, Knowsley Industrial Park South, Merseyside, L34 9HP sales@promart.co.uk 0151 546 4666

General Catering Supplies Peter’s Food Service Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8XP T: 029 2085 3200 • E: info@petersfood.com

W: www.petersfood.com

Brakes www.brake.co.uk UK wide 0345 6069090

Bidvest Foodservice www.bidvest.co.uk 814 Leigh Road, Slough, SL1 4BD 01494 555900

Hopwells Ltd www.hopwells.com Head Office, Glaisdale Drive, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4LU 0115 929 1101

Adams Fast Food Supplies www.adamsfastfoods.com Various UK Depots 01274 492044 Ask for local depot number

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Scanomat UK

www.marfast.co.uk 30 Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8NN pani@marfast.co.uk 0161 833 0024

www.scanomat.co.uk sales@scanomat.co.uk 0800 032 7581

Grease Traps Oli Environmental Services www.olienvironmentalservices.co.uk 6 Chapel Lane, North Luffenham, Oakham, LE15 8JP anthony@olienvironmentalservices.co.uk 01780 720679

GMG Ltd www.greasemanagement.co.uk Eaton Works, Allthorpe Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2AU 01926 432030

Hog Roast Machines and Barbecues The Hogg Boss

PE30 1P

F: 029 2085 3323

Marfast

Fastfood Professional • February and March 2021

www.thehoggboss.com Peake Products, Unit 4, Walton New Road Ind. Estate, Bruntingthorpe, Lutterworth, Leics., LE17 5RD sales@thehpggboss.com 0116 247 8500

Tasty Trotter www.tastytrotter.com Bridge Street, Clay Cross, Derbyshire, S45 9NU info@tastytrotter.com 01246 866800

Cinders Barbecues www.cindersbarbecues.co.uk High Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7NB Karen@cindersbarbecues.co.uk 01524 262900

Hot Drinks Equipment Franke Coffee Systems UK Ltd www.coffee.franke.com 6A Handley Page Way, St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL2 2DQ Sales@Frankecoffeesystems.co.uk 01923 635700

Espresso Essential www.espressoessential.co.uk Unit 2, Oakley Green Nurseries, Westerleigh Hill Road, Westerleigh, Bristol, BS37 8QZ 0800 731 2980

Tchibo Coffee International Ltd www.tchibo-coffee.co.uk Tchibo House, 7-8 Blenheim Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BE 01372 541881

Logic Vending www.logicvending.co.uk The Maltings Business Centre, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8HG info@logicvending.co.uk 0808 278 3327

Fracino www.fracino.com 18-22 Birch Road East, Birmingham, B6 7DB sasles@fracino.com 0121 328 5757

Ice Cream Carpigiani UK Ltd www.carpigiani.com Faculty House, 214 Holme Lacy Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6BQ 01432 346018

Caterlink Limited www.caterlink.co.uk Units 7-8, Bodmin Business Park, Launceston Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2RJ sales@caterlink.co.uk 01208 78844

Beechdean Dairies Limited www.beechdean.co.uk Old House Farm, North Dean, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4NL farmhouse@beechdean.co.uk 01494 563980

Taylor UK www.taylor-company.co.uk 106 Claydon Business Park Great Blakenham, Ipswich Suffolk, IP6 0NL sales@taylor-company.co.uk 0800 838 896

Hopkins Catering www.hopkins.biz Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9NF info@hopkins.biz 0113 257 7934

Longo & Co www.mrwhippy.biz Unit 5A, Steps Ind. Estate, Magdale, Honley, Huddersfied, West Yorks., HD9 6RA info@mrwhippy.biz 01484 606351

Kebab Suppliers Double A Kebabs Millennium Business Park, Mansfield Nottinghamshire, NG19 7JX T: 01623 422888 E: info@doubleakebab.co.uk W: www.doubleakebab.co.uk Istanbul Meats www.istanbulmeats.com Unit 3, First Avenue, Drum Industrial Estate, C hester le Street, Birtley, Co. Durham, DH2 1AG enquiries@istanbulmeats.com 0191 492 3909

Golden Delight Foods Ltd, www.goldendelightfoods.co.uk 26 Clayton Road, Birmingham B8 1JE 0121 327 8800

Kismet Kebabs www.kismetkebabs.co.uk Milton House, Maldon Road, Latchingdon, Essex CM3 6LF 01621 744 055 February and March 2021 • Fastfood Professional

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Peter’s Food Service

Fylde Fresh & Fabulous

www.paragonqualityfoods.com Quadrant 3, Yorkshire Way, West Moor Park, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3FB sales@paragonqualityfoods.com 01302 834141

www.petersfood.com Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8XP 029 2085 3200 info@petersfood.com

www.fyldefreshandfabulous.com Fylde Fresh & Fabulous, Stanley Villa Farm, Back Lane, Weeton, Preston, PR4 3HN sales@fyldefreshandfabulous.com 01253 836444

Oil Management Premier1 Filtration www.premier1filtration.co.uk Kiln Head Spring, Kneeton Lane, Barton, DL10 6NB info@premier1filtration.com 01325 377189

Packaging Coveris UK Food & Consumer 7 Howard Road, Eaton Socon St Neots, Cambs PE19 8ET T: 01480 476161 E: UK@Coveris.com W: www.coveris.com Crafti’s Ltd (For Kids) www.craftis.co.uk 3rd Floor, Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6AB 01327 358508

W F Denny www.wfdenny.co.uk Unit 7, Tudor Road, Altrincham Business Park, Broadheath, Cheshire, WA14 5RZ info@wfdenny.co.uk 0161 927 4949

It’s a Wrap (JR Press) www.jrpress.co.uk 3 Egerton Close, Daventry Northants, NN11 8PE sales@jrpress.co.uk 01327 301566

Holland’s Pies www.hollandspies.co.uk Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2SA enquiries@hollandspies.co.uk 01706 213591

Pizza & Pasta Express Foodservice www.express-foodservice.co.uk Unit B, Dominion Way, Rustington Trading Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex.

BN16 3HQ info@expressfoodservice.co.uk 01903 775077

Eurilait www.eurilait.co.uk Leighton Lane Industrial Estate, Leighton Lane, Evercreech, Somerset, BA4 6LQ craigbrayshaw@eurilait.co.uk 01749 838100

999 Pizza Toppings UK www.999pizzatoppings.co.uk Unit 6, Teakcroft Fairview Industrial Park Marsh Way Rainham, Essex, RM13 8UH info@999pizzatoppings.co.uk 01708 558885

Venice Bakery UK Ltd www.venicebakery.co.uk Unit 2, Crown House, Queen Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4BT adam@venicebakery.co.uk 0208 301 2624

Pan’Artisan Units 25/26 Holmbush Industrial Estate, Holmbush Way Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9HX enquiries@panartisan.com 01730 811490

www agrico.co.uk Castleton of Eassie, Glamis, By Forfar, Angus, DD8 1SJ potatoes@agrico.co.uk 01307 840551

Potato Treating & Equipment Potato White Company Unit 7B Bessingby Industrial Estate Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO16 4SJ T: 01262 228286 E: info@selectsundries.co.uk W: www.selectsundries.co.uk

Drywite www.drywite.co.uk The House of Lee, Park Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2RA T: 01384 569556

Poultry Suppliers Central Foods Maple Court, Ash Lane Collingtree Northampton NN4 0NB T: 01604 858 522 E: info@centralfoods.co.uk W: www.centralfoods.co.uk

Riverside Food Services Units 1-4, The Stables, Sutton Farm, West Felton, Oswestry, Shropshire,

www.planglow.com The Quorum, Bond Street South, Bristol, BS1 3AE contactus@planglow.com 0117 317 8600

www.pizza-baguette.co.uk Genus, Hammond Close Attleborough Fields Ind. Est. Nuneaton, Warks., CV11 6RY info@pizza-baguette.co.uk 02476 254941

T: 01691 839288 E: mandy@riversidefoods.co.uk W: www.riversidefoods.co.uk

Southern Fried Chicken

Kiren Foods

www.southernfriedchicken.com Unit 1, Headley Park 9, Headley Road East, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SQ sales@southerfriedchicken.com 0118 944 1100

www.kirenfoods.co.uk Unit 3, Smallbridge Business Park, Riverside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 2SH enquiries@kirenfoods.com 01706 526732

Pies Pukka Pies Ltd The Halcroft, Syston,

Stoupid Pizza UK www.stupid-pizza.co.uk 84 Holmsdale Road, Coventry, CV6 5BJ stoupid.pizza@gmail.com 02476 278102

Potatoes

Leicester, LE7 1LD trade@pukkapies.co.uk T: 0116 264 4004 E: trade@pukkapies.co.uk W: www.pukkapies.co.uk

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Agrico UK Ltd.

Pizza and Baguette

PlanglowLtd

Fastfood Professional • February and March 2021

AHDB www.bestchips.co.uk AHDB Potatoes Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2TL 024 7669 2051

TRADE DIRECTORY

TRADE DIRECTORY

Paragon Quality Foods Ltd

SY11 4HX

Dibs Distribution www.dibsdistribution.co.uk 1432b Clock Tower Road, Isleworth, Middlesex,TW7 6DT sales@dibs.uk.com 0208 568 6668

Nila UK Ltd www.nila.co.uk Unit 9b, Beaver Ind. Estate, Brent Road, Southall, Middx., UB2 5FB food@nila.co.uk 020 8744 7700

Refrigeration Adande Adande Refrigeration Ltd. 45 Pinbush Road, South Lowestoft Ind. Est Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7NL sales@adande.com adanderefrigeration.com 0844 376 0023 February and March 2021 • Fastfood Professional

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TRADE DIRECTORY

Hoshizaki/Gram

Elite Shopfitters Leeds Ltd.

2 The Technology Centre London Road, Swanley,Kent, BR8 7AG E: Hoshizaki - uksales@ Hoshizaki.co.uk E: Gram - info@gramuk.co.uk W: www.hoshizaki.co.uk W: www.gramuk.co.uk T: Hoshizaki - 0845 456 0585 T: Gram - 01322 616 900

McWhinney’s Sausages

Jestic Foodservice Equipment

Pukka Pies Ltd

www.jestic.co.uk Units 3 & 4, Dana Estate, Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6UU info@jestic.co.uk 01892 831960

Williams Refrigeration Bryggen Road, North Lynn Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2HZ 01553 817000

Foster Fridge www.foster-fridge.com 1st Floor, The Coach House, Montpelier Mews, High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3SH info@foster-fridge.com 01582 788486

Polar Refrigeration www.polar-refrigerator.com Unit 8, Access 18, Bristol, BS11 8HT See website for stockists

Sauces & Marinades The Crucial Sauce Company Ltd Unit 1b, Nechells Business Centre, 31 Dollman Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 4RP T: 0121 333 3233 E: info@thecrucialsaucecompany.co.uk W: www.thecrucialsaucecompany.co.uk

BI Europe Limited www.bilimited.com Unit 21 – 22 Kernan Drive, Loughborough, Charnwood, LE11 5JF info@bilimited.com 01509 631650

Dibs Distribution www.dibsdistribution.co.uk 1432b Clock Tower Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6DT sales@dibs.uk.com 0208 568 6668

Keejays Limited www.keejays.com Crockatt Road, Lady Lane Ind. Estate, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6RD enquiries@keejays.com 01473 827304

Sausages, Pies and Burgers James T Blakeman & Co Ltd, www.blakemans.co.uk Millenium Way, High Carr Business Park, Newcastle –under- Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7UF admin@blakemans.co.uk 01782 569610

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www.mcwhinneys.com 10 Balloo Way, Balloo Industrial Park, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT19 7QZ info@mcwhinneys.com 028 9127 1811

The Halcroft, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LD trade@pukkapies.co.uk

www.eliteshopfittersleads.co.uk 5 Wharfe Mews, Cliff Terrace, Wetherby, LS22 6LX elitshopfittersleeds@iidp.co.uk 0113 258 3324

Jephsons Shopfitters Ltd www.jephsonsshopfitters.co.uk Maun House, Maun Way, Hermitage Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5GX info@jephsonsshopfitters.co.uk 01623 645809

T: 0116 264 4004

Promart Manufacturing Ltd

E: trade@pukkapies.co.uk

www.promart.co.uk Unit 2B Caddick Road, Knowsley Industrial Park South, Merseyside, L34 9HP sales@promart.co.uk 0151 546 4666

W: www.pukkapies.co.uk

Peter’s Food Service www.petersfood.com Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8XP 029 2085 3200 info@petersfood.com

Westaway Sausages Ltd. www.westawaysausages.com 3-6 Rydon Industrial Estate, Canal Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3SJ 01626 333101

Metrow Foods Limited www.metrow.co.uk Airborne Close, Leigh-on Sea Essex, SS9 4EN helpdesk@metrow.co.uk 01702 527441

Suffolk Meat Traders www.suffolkmeattraders.co.uk Grove Lane, Elmswell Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk, IP30 9HN sales@suffolkmeattraders.co.uk 01359 242 500

Holland’s Pies www.hollandspies.co.uk Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2SA enquiries@hollandspies.co.uk 01706 213591

Rollover Limited www.rollover-uk.com Rollover House, 802 Oxford Avenue, Slough, Berks., SL1 4LN info@rollover-uk.com 01753 575558

The Franconian Sausage Company www.franconian.co.uk Unit 26, Eldon Way, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6BE info@franconian.co.uk 01892 837816

Shopfitters & Fabricators Barland Shopfitting Specialists www.barlandshopfitters.co.uk Unit 18, Honey Hall Ing, Huddersfield, West Yorks., HD2 1GP info@barlandshopfitters.co.uk 0800 043 5523

Trade Bodies Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) www.msc.org Marine House 1 Snow Hill London, EC1A 2DH 0207 246 8900

Seafish www.seafish.org 18 Logie Mill Logie Green Road Edinburgh, EH7 4HS Seafish@seafish.co.uk 0131 558 3331

Seafood Scotland www.seafoodscotland.org 18 Logie Mill Logie Green Road Edinburgh, EH7 4HS enquiries@seafoodscotland.org 0131 557 9344

NEODA PO Box 1184, Bromley Kent, BR1 9XW T: 020¬ 8464 3954 E: lynda.simmons@neoda.org.uk W: www.neoda.org.uk

British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) www.bfff.co.uk Warwick House, Unit 7, Long Bennington Business Park, Main Road, Long Bennington, Newark, Notts, NG23 5JR 01400 283090

British Kebab Awards www.britishkebabawards.co.uk 8th Floor, Elizabeth House 39 York Road, London, SE1 7NQ, info@ceftus.org / nominationskebabawards@gmail.com 020 7183 4272

PAPA The Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association www.papa.org.uk Association House 18C Moor Street Chepstow NP16 5DB 01291 636338

Asian Catering Federation www.acfederation.org London Pall Mall 100 Pall Mall St James London, SW1Y 5NQ February and March 2021 • Fastfood Professional

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Web Design

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Training & Consultancy

Harry Ramsden’s www.harryramsdens.co.uk

KFE School of Frying Excellence

Pro Web Design

www.kfeltd.co.uk Unit A-B, Bentley Business Park, Blenheim Way, Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8LD sales@kfeltd.co.uk 01778 380448

www.prowebdesignuk.com 119 Hertford Road, London, EN3 5JF info@prowebdesignuk.com 0203 659 4745

London Fish and Chips

Shinebright Creative

Muffin Break

National Federation of Fish Friers

www.shinebrightcreativecc.co.uk 13 University Road Leicester, LE1 7RA info@shinebrightcc.com 0116 255 3400

Papa John’s

www.federationoffishfriers.co.uk 4 Greenwood Mount, Leeds, LS6 4LQ mail@federationoffishfriers.co.uk 0113 230 7044

Crossways Foodservice Consultants

Wholesalers and Cash and Carry

29 High Street Needingworth, St Ives Cambridgeshire, PE27 4SA

Central Foods

T: 07725 434173 Crossways E: crosswaysfc@gmail.com W: www.foodserviceconsultants.co.uk Carpigiani Gelato University UK www.gelatouniversity.com/uk Carpigiani House Coldnose Rd Rotherwas Industrial Estate Hereford, HR2 6JL janethompson@carpigiani.co.jp 01432 346 018

Uniforms United Workwear www.unitedworkwear.com The United Collection Ltd 80A Ashfield Street London, E1 2BJ info@unitedcollection.co.uk 0207 780 1746

Maple Court, Ash Lane Collingtree Northampton NN4 0NB

T: 01604 858 522 E: info@centralfoods.co.uk W: www.centralfoods.co.uk Booker Limited www.booker.co.uk Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 1LT 01933 371000

Costco (Head Office) National locations www.costco.co.uk Hartspring Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8JS 01923 213113

Khanjra International Foods Ltd

www.allembroiderysolutions.com 98 Morley Drive, Ely Cambridgeshire tandtembroiderysolutions@gmail.com 07783 628397

Simon Jersey

Parfetts (Head Office)

www.simonjersey.com Altham Accrington Lancashire, BB5 5YE sales@simonjersey.com 0370 4609 047

www.parfetts.co.uk Didsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 2JP 0161 429 0429

Franchise Opportunities

Best Workwear www.bestworkwear.co.uk FRS Countrywear Limited Unit 1 Building 6 Stanmore Ind. Est. Bridgnorth Shropshire, WV15 5HP sales@bestworkwear.co.uk 08454 65 66 65

Utilities Utility Helpline 107 Berrows Business Centre, Bath Street, Hereford, HR1 2HE

Banger Bros www.bangerbros.co.uk

Chicken Cottage www.chickencottage.com

Chop & Wok www.chopandwok.co.uk

Chopstix support@franchising.com

Chozen Noodle

www.mexigo.uk

www.muffinbreak.co.uk

www.papajohns.co.uk

Pepe’s Piri Piri www.pepes.co.uk

Peri Peri Original Pita Pit UK www.pitapituk.com

Pizza Time www.pizzatime.co.uk

Quiznos www.quiznossub.co.uk

Sam’s Chicken www.samschicken.com

Subway www,subway.com

Waffle Delight www.waffledelight.co.uk

You could be telling readers about your business or service on this page Call Athol now to book a space on

07725 434173 Standard and Premium Box listings available

www.chozen.co.uk

Doner Kebab

T: 01432 378690

German Doner Kebab www.donerkebab.net

E: brian@utilityhelpline.co.uk

Empire Dogs

W: www.utilityhelpline.co.uk

Mexigo

www.periperioriginal.co.uk

www.khanjra.co.uk Greenbank Business Park, Blakewater Road, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 3HU 01254 676793

T & T Embroidery Solutions Ltd

www.londonfish-chips.com

www.empiredogs.co.uk

Flamin’ Chicken info@theflaminchicken.com

TRADE DIRECTORY

Gallones Ice Cream Parlours www.gallonesfranchise.com

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