Speciality Food April 2024

specialityfoodmagazine.com 31 years, the company offers an extensive range of classic, luxury and vegan ice creams and fruit sorbets all made using the best possible ingredients, free from artificial colourings and flavourings. GORGEOUS CHEESECAKES (STAND H215) A small independent family-run company, Gorgeous Cheesecakes, started from a Blackpool home kitchen in 2014. Now a dedicated team of professionals supplying over 20 high end outlets including Selfridges, its signature product is the individual cheesecakes with a ‘not for sharing’ policy. GRANOLA KITCHEN (STAND G200) A family business based in South Manchester, Granola Kitchen is on a mission to change the idea that granola has to be hard, brittle and bland. Its soft-baked granola comes in different flavours including Honey & Cinnamon and Vegan Apple Cobbler. MR ORGANIC (STAND K231) A plant-based and organic brand specialising in store cupboard staples for conscious foodies, Mr Organic’s range includes tomatoes, pastas, rice, condiments, beans and pulses. Formed 15 years ago by three friends who realised that switching to organic agriculture would result in better taste, better health and better environment, Mr Organic has always been about more than just food. OCEAN SPRAY (STAND K151) Founded amidst the cranberry- rich soils of Massachusetts in 1930, Ocean Spray is a unique co-operative with 100% of profits going back to farm owners and a commitment to innovation and quality. Delivering a diverse range of cranberry-based products including cranberry juice, cranberry sauce and dried cranberries, it now offers an expanded range to include blends with other fruits. ORIGINAL BISCUIT BAKERS (STAND J160) Only the finest ingredients are used to create gingerbread biscuits from Original Biscuit Bakers, before they are hand-iced by a team of talented artists to create a wide variety of fun and beautiful designs, perfect for every occasion and season including Christmas, Halloween and the summer. PIEMINISTER (STAND S150) Still an independent family business, Pieminister began in Bristol in 2003. Brothers-in-law Jon and Tristan started making and selling their pies from a small shop to an ever-growing queue of people, and since then Pieminister has grown from having its legendary pitch at Glastonbury and stall at Borough Market to opening 17 pie shops and selling pies to the finest pubs, retailers, delis and cafés across the UK. WOMERSLEY FOODS (STAND G193) An independent, artisan maker of fine fruit and herb vinegars and jams that has been delighting home cooks and chefs alike for many years. Womersley Foods’ premium fruit vinegars and jams come in an eclectic medley of fruit and herb combinations. Now, the range includes jams with 40% less sugar. WILD OATS BRITISH BARISTA OAT DRINK (STAND BB239) Created using highest quality British oats sourced from a co-operative of farms, Wild Oats is a newmilk alternative with a flavour and texture beloved by baristas in the know. The family-run teamwill be on hand to show off their award- winning Barista Blend, giving show visitors the opportunity to sample the oat milk described by coffee geeks as ‘the very best out there’. I’ve travelled here all the way fromGuernsey for the three days of the shows and it’s been really worthwhile. I’ve seen some amazing ideas and had some great samples too. Overall, I’m leaving very positive STEPHEN ROBERT, DIRECTOR, COBO BUTCHERS