Speciality & Fine Foods Fair Show Review Top 10
The Speciality Fine Food Fair Cooked up Storm!
My Pop-up Kitchen
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he Speciality Fine Food Fair brought together over 850 figures from the food and drink trades for two days of unique networking, unmatched business opportunities and in-depth discussion on the latest industry practises and advancements. Held between the 4th-6th September, exhibitors were able to put their products out there in front of thousands of trade buyers and those passionate about speciality foods, artisan and fine food and drink. Celebrating everything taste, the show pulled in such famous faces as Dragon's Den success story Levi Roots, founder of Reggae Reggae Sauce, as well as Gareth Gates and his new coconut drink Cuppanut. Yet again, there were dozens upon dozens of big food labels as well as independent companies.
attractions such as live cooking demonstrations to both inspire and inform. The Fine Food Live kitchen was dedicated to showcasing practical tips and tricks from industry experts as well as the latest industry trends. On the business side of things, there was also a Business Mentoring Sector that offered SME expert's advice and private sessions to troubleshoot particular issues. The show also includes a Small Producer Village solely for brand new companies that are recently launched and looking to show off their new products.
The premier food event, now in its 16th year, included
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Upwards! And onwards with premium calzones U
sector because they struggle to provide safe, healthy, tasty, gluten-free meals for all their customers; potentially loosing both these specific customers and larger groups.
pwards! have created a range of premium calzones oozing with deliciousness that promise to transform the way people enjoy gluten-free food on the go. They are all natural, gluten-free and made using only the finest ingredients to premiumise the offering; think ancient grains, spinach, kale and three cheese, or perhaps delicious Mediterranean chicken, diced vegetables and olives.
Enter Upwards! and their delicious range of securely-packaged, high-quality, gluten-free calzones. With inspiration from Cook, they're sold frozen to lock in goodness and reduce waste. Once ordered by a consumer, these ingenious little meals heat in just 3 minutes from frozen to crispy and delicious every time, making them the perfect solution.
Upwards! exists to solve a problem. All over the UK, gluten-free eaters and health-conscious consumers can struggle to find hot, tasty, healthy food when out and about. Meanwhile, food and transport services are missing out on a valuable consumer
Trendier and even tastier than their glutinous counterparts, Upwards! calzones truly are a pioneer product in the glutenfree, healthy food space. Come and join the move Upwards! T 07506 896900 www.upwardsfoods.co.uk
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y Pop-up Kitchen was founded in 2013 in London by Katy Widarto as a bespoke catering service for dinner parties. Katy was born on the Chinese Island of Hainan and grew up in Sydney, Australia. She is passionate about good food not only for its taste but also for its ability to bring people of all backgrounds together. She and her team specialize in Southeast Asian dishes that she herself loves eating!
Last year the company launched their own Thai Green and Red Curry Paste and this year they have added an Indonesian Curry Paste to their line-up. The pastes are a fresh product and can be found in the chilled foods section. They use the freshest ingredients available and are produced by Katy and her team in a way that ensures freshness and intensity of flavours. According to her customers the pastes are the perfect base to cook delicious dishes with an authentic, fresh and uncompromising taste. My Pop-up Kitchen is a socially responsible company and through their business they support Vision Rescue, a charity based in India whose work involves feeding, providing non-formal education, medical help, skills training and other kinds of help to street children in Mumbai. For more information contact My Pop-up Kitchen at: email: hello@mypopupkitchen.com www: mypopupkitchen.com
Miss Millar’s Marvellous Mallows I
f you’ve ever eaten a supermarket mallow, you’ll know there’s not a lot of flavour in there. Pink or white and just sugary is about as much as you can expect. Miss Millar’s Marvellous Mallows are a little bit different. Hand made, hand cut and hand finished, our artisan marshmallows are bursting with flavour and texture, and, most
importantly of all – the fluff factor. They come in 14 different classic flavours and four Christmas flavours with more being tested all the time. The New Year and 2017 will see the launch of toasting kits, S’mores kits and chocolate covered mallows followed by cookies, brownies and heavenly hot chocolate later in the year. Seasonal ranges for Valentines, Easter and Halloween are also available. They are great with afternoon teas or hot drinks, perfect for toasting or absolutely divine just on their own. They come in both pre-packaged, branded retail boxes or in catering packs for the restaurant, café and hotel industry. Lovingly handcrafted and choc full of flavour, they are very much a labour of love and a very tasty one at that – what more is there to like?! T 01273 499960 info@missmillars.com www.missmillars.com
Food Products Supplier Company of the Month
An Authentic Taste of Spain would share her delicious, homemade sauces with the family. Their cultural influence and mix of both their heritage led Rosie to create these truly exclusive and mouth-watering salsas. “There is nothing else quite like it in the UK,” commented Rosie, “and many say they have never tried anything like it before! Having experienced these delicious flavours growing up, I wanted to share the exciting taste of Andalusia and the Canary Islands with UK for everyone to enjoy. “Having come from a completely different background in mental health, I knew that setting up a
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ood and Drink Matters is extremely proud to present La Saucy Salsa as its selected Unique Food Products Supplier Company of the Month.
completely new business was going to be a challenge. But, once I set my mind to something nothing stops me, and, after a great deal of background work and research, La Saucy Salsa was set up in 2015 and had since gone from strength to strength. The feedback I have received has been phenomenal and it makes me extremely happy to know so many people are enjoying the sauces I loved so much growing up!”
Experience the magnificent taste of Spain from the comfort of your home with Rosie Alvarez’s delicious Andalusian and Canary Island style salsa sauces. Perfect for enhancing the taste and flavour of foods, as a delicious dip for tapas and fresh bread or for drizzling over food before cooking, the unique salsa can be enjoyed by all the family.
Available in a range of mouth-watering flavours including Paprika, Chilli & Garlic, Coriander and Parsley, the salsa is authentic, traditional and versatile. Perfect for meat lovers, vegetarians, vegans and loved by kids, each product is sugar and preservatives free. They have been certified by Sugar Wise, the kite mark for low and free sugar drinks and food, and have even been mentioned in the diabetics guide in the Mail on Sunday.
Having been bought up on these charming salsas, Rosie wanted people in the UK to experience the satisfying taste of her heritage and decided to set up her very own company. Her inspiration came from her mother who bought up in Spain, her father who came over to the UK from the Canary Islands and her Auntie, also from the Canary Islands, who
It is currently available to order online and can be found in specialist stores including Cheese Etc... in Uckfield, The Brighton Chilli Shop and Bairds Farm Shop in West Sussex. With the aim to supply the product to many other fine food stores, La Saucy Salsa has exhibited these products at many specialist trade shows including The Speciality Fine Foods Show, the
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Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation Expo and the BBC Good Food Show. This year, the company will be attending Hampton Court Palace, the Speciality Fine Food Show, Foodies Festival. “Our aim for the new year is to expand the business and get La Saucy Salsa into as many homes as possible!” Rosie continued. “As we listen to our customers’ feedback and strive to appeal to all tastes and requirements, we will be introducing 3 new flavours which offer a slightly hotter texture with a bit of a kick! These will include Cayenne Pepper, Jalapeno and Scottish Bonnet. Each will maintain the same qualities and delicious base and cater to a wider audience. “La Saucy Salsa is for those with a love of food and a passion for great tastes. Great food brings people and families together and with this delicious salsa, meal times can be made even more special. We encourage everyone to be daring and give them a try; we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!” T +44 (0)7876 532 245 rosie@lasaucysalsa.com www.lasaucysalsa.com
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