Speciality Food Feb/March 2024

specialityfoodmagazine.com 17 of food and drink, the AI revolution, changing attitudes to ultra processed foods, building more resilient supply chains and the projected impact of rising prices on consumers in 2024. Richard Werran, global director of food and retail at BSI, andmoderator for the session, ‘The AI revolution: a food transformation’, says, “AI makes precision agriculture a reality and will optimise on-farm resources through data analysis of soil health, weather conditions, and crop growth, boosting yields while simultaneously minimising environmental impact. I’mhugely looking forward to joining this discussion at IFEManufacturing 2024.” Mark Thompson, co-founder of Edinburgh-based insight and innovation company TRKR, and panellist for the session, ‘Ultra- Processed Foods: What is all the fuss about?’, says, “I’m looking forward to attending IFEManufacturing and sharing my thoughts and views on the topic of ultra-processed foods. “It’s an important topic as whilst many of the foods that fall under the umbrella of ‘ultra processed’ are BESPOKE BEVERAGES Fitch & Leedes is the preferred mixer for those with discerning tastes. Inspired by the adventurous merchantman of London, Ralph Fitch and William Leedes, who sailed in 1583 seeking exotic tastes in India and the East. Fitch & Leedes authentically captures the romance and integrity of a bygone era, crafting drinks that transcend expectations. Offering unmatched quality mixers. fitchandleedes.co.uk THE MAC FACTORY London’s favourite mac n’ cheese company, is proud to present its gourmet ready meal range and convenient ready to eat mac n’ cheese pouches for the restaurant and service industry. The Mac Factory was born in Camden Market at the start of the street food revolution, and has gone on to be a permanent fixture in the market, as well as at events and festivals across the UK. The team are well known for their seriously good mac n’ cheese variants. themacfactory.co.uk CORNWALL PASTA CO Cornwall Pasta Co is the only British organic pasta producer. Nick, the founder, makes all his unique pastas at the brand’s purpose-built factory in Falmouth. The Everyday Organic range consists of four beautiful, plain organic British pastas, made the traditional way with bronze dies, for maximum flavour. Then there’s the Seasonal & Speciality range, offering distinct flavour combinations such as Wild Garlic and British Basil. Unique pastas you simply won’t find anywhere else. cornwallpasta.com FRANKE COFFEE SYSTEMS Franke Coffee Systems, a division of the Franke Group, is a technology and solution provider of fully automatic coffee machines for professional coffee-making needs. The Swiss manufacturer will be showing its brand-new machine Mytico for the first time in the UK at IFE. The Mytico coffee machine line spearheads the introduction of Franke’s new product category, BeyondTraditional, blending cutting-edge technology, Swiss quality, Italian design, and the timeless aesthetic of a traditional portafilter machine. The brand’s passion for the best coffee quality motivates it to elevate the customer experience through sharing state- of-the-art innovations and profound industry expertise. coffee.franke.com STAN D 463 3 STAN D 4316 STAN D 726 STAN D 5139 SPECIALITY FOOD AT IFE BARRIES - STAND 631 Barries has a family recipe that has been lovingly crafted for generations. The brand has been protective over keeping it in the family, but it’s too good not to share. This is not just a simple mayo, it’s an age-old recipe for a new generation and proud to be egg-free and vegan. CALVISIUS CAVIAR - STAND 723 Calvisius Caviar was born in the 1970s in Calvisano, a village located near Brescia, Northern Italy. For over 40 years, the expert hands of its dedicated Calvisius Masters have been taking care of the caviar, using advanced techniques combined with traditional production methods to offer top-quality caviar. KENTASTE - STAND 724 Kentaste is East Africa’s leading producer of coconut products. It builds enduring, sustainable relationships with farmers and employees and sells high-quality, authentic Kenyan products. These include virgin coconut oil, coconut chips, coconut flour, desiccated coconut, coconut milk and cream, and coconut water. LITTLE BIG FLAVOUR KITS - STAND 639 For foodies with a passion for culture cuisine, this is your sustainable meal kit brand. With its unique spice blends and traditional recipes, customers can enjoy healthy and authentic flavours, making Sri Lankan cuisine easy and accessible to everyone. TAJÍN BY MEXGROCER - STAND 731 Tajin is a Mexican company that produces several varieties of seasoning, most consisting primarily of chilli peppers, lime, and salt. Its most popular product is a tangy, spicy ‘fruit seasoning’ powder (called salsa en polvo in Spanish) consisting of chilli peppers, salt, and dehydrated lime juice. The Speciality Food section of IFE is packed unique artisanal and fine food products from across the UK and around the world. Here are just some of the brands you can meet at this year’s event: Our teamalways comes back fromIFE buzzingwithnew ideas and networks, so I’mdelighted to be taking part and supporting the programme this year ED AYTON, ABEL & COLE